The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1John W. Lovell Company, 1899 - Authors, English |
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... given to a state hireling for treason to his country ] . " PENSIONER [ a slave of state hired by a stipend to obey his master ] . " OATS [ a grain which in England is generally given to horses , but in Scot land supports the people ] ...
... given to a state hireling for treason to his country ] . " PENSIONER [ a slave of state hired by a stipend to obey his master ] . " OATS [ a grain which in England is generally given to horses , but in Scot land supports the people ] ...
Page 310
... given to Sheridan . Johnson , who , as has been already mentioned , thought slightingly of Sheridan's art , upon hear- ing that he was also pensioned , exclaimed , " What ! have they given him a pension ? Then it is time for me to give ...
... given to Sheridan . Johnson , who , as has been already mentioned , thought slightingly of Sheridan's art , upon hear- ing that he was also pensioned , exclaimed , " What ! have they given him a pension ? Then it is time for me to give ...
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... given me , he kindly took upon him to console me by saying , “ Don't be uneasy . I can see he likes you very well . " A few days afterwards I called on Davies , and asked him if he thought I might take the liberty of waiting on Mr ...
... given me , he kindly took upon him to console me by saying , “ Don't be uneasy . I can see he likes you very well . " A few days afterwards I called on Davies , and asked him if he thought I might take the liberty of waiting on Mr ...
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