The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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... give him . “ [ London ] Feb. 1755. ” 1 " Of the degree . 99 24 Principal of Saint Mary Hall at Oxford He brought with him the diploma from Oxford . " 3 " I suppose Johnson means that my kind intention of being the first to give him the ...
... give him . “ [ London ] Feb. 1755. ” 1 " Of the degree . 99 24 Principal of Saint Mary Hall at Oxford He brought with him the diploma from Oxford . " 3 " I suppose Johnson means that my kind intention of being the first to give him the ...
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... give assistance , while a little help will prevent the necessity of greater . " If you married imprudently , you miscarried at your own hazard , at an age when you had a right of choice . It would be hard if the man might not choose his ...
... give assistance , while a little help will prevent the necessity of greater . " If you married imprudently , you miscarried at your own hazard , at an age when you had a right of choice . It would be hard if the man might not choose his ...
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... give , my lad , to know about the Argonauts ? " " Sir ( said the boy ) , I would give what I have . " Johnson was much pleased with his answer , and we gave him a double fare . Dr. Johnson then turning to me , " Sir , ( said he ) a ...
... give , my lad , to know about the Argonauts ? " " Sir ( said the boy ) , I would give what I have . " Johnson was much pleased with his answer , and we gave him a double fare . Dr. Johnson then turning to me , " Sir , ( said he ) a ...
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