The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 - Authors, English |
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Page 14
... common way of living , at his table , was three or four dishes ; the appurte- nances to his table were neat and handsome ; he frequently entertained com- pany at dinner , and then his table was well served , with as many dishes as were ...
... common way of living , at his table , was three or four dishes ; the appurte- nances to his table were neat and handsome ; he frequently entertained com- pany at dinner , and then his table was well served , with as many dishes as were ...
Page 25
... common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other lan- guages , and then permitting its disuse . For this purpose , the translation of the Bible is ...
... common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other lan- guages , and then permitting its disuse . For this purpose , the translation of the Bible is ...
Page 41
... common inter- course of society , than a man who is paid for tumbling upon his hands will continue to tumble upon his hands when he should walk on his feet . " Talking of some of the modern plays , he said , False Delicacy was totally ...
... common inter- course of society , than a man who is paid for tumbling upon his hands will continue to tumble upon his hands when he should walk on his feet . " Talking of some of the modern plays , he said , False Delicacy was totally ...
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... common notion , that a woman would not be the worse wife for being learned ; in which , from all that I have observed of Artemisias , I humbly differed from him . That a woman should be sensible and well informed , I allow to be a great ...
... common notion , that a woman would not be the worse wife for being learned ; in which , from all that I have observed of Artemisias , I humbly differed from him . That a woman should be sensible and well informed , I allow to be a great ...
Page 63
... common friends , He has done a very foolish thing , sir ; he has married a widow , when he might have had a maid . " 66 We drank tea with Mrs. Williams . I had last year the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Thrale at Dr. Johnson's one morn- ing ...
... common friends , He has done a very foolish thing , sir ; he has married a widow , when he might have had a maid . " 66 We drank tea with Mrs. Williams . I had last year the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Thrale at Dr. Johnson's one morn- ing ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LLD: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and ... James Boswell No preview available - 2015 |
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