The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 - Authors, English |
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Page 13
... looks very pretty about me . Dyer is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr. Reynolds are very constant . M. Lye is printing his Saxon and Gothic Dictionary : all THE CLUB ...
... looks very pretty about me . Dyer is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr. Reynolds are very constant . M. Lye is printing his Saxon and Gothic Dictionary : all THE CLUB ...
Page 29
... looks convuls'd he roars in pompous strain , And , like an angry lion , shakes his mane . The nine , with terrour struck , who ne'er had seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps ...
... looks convuls'd he roars in pompous strain , And , like an angry lion , shakes his mane . The nine , with terrour struck , who ne'er had seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps ...
Page 34
... looks through , the less the object will appear . " " Why , " replied the king , " this is not only telling an untruth , but telling it clumsily ; for , if that be the case , every one who can look through a microscope will be able to ...
... looks through , the less the object will appear . " " Why , " replied the king , " this is not only telling an untruth , but telling it clumsily ; for , if that be the case , every one who can look through a microscope will be able to ...
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... look upon Johnson as a man of a harsh and stern character , let this tender and affectionate scene be candidly read ; and let them then judge whether more warmth of heart , and grateful kindness , is often found in human nature . We ...
... look upon Johnson as a man of a harsh and stern character , let this tender and affectionate scene be candidly read ; and let them then judge whether more warmth of heart , and grateful kindness , is often found in human nature . We ...
Page 68
... look like a gentle- man ; but I am talking of being well or ill drest . " " Well , let me tell you , " said Goldsmith , " when my tailor brought home my bloom - coloured coat , he said , Sir , I have a favour to beg of you : when any ...
... look like a gentle- man ; but I am talking of being well or ill drest . " " Well , let me tell you , " said Goldsmith , " when my tailor brought home my bloom - coloured coat , he said , Sir , I have a favour to beg of you : when any ...
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