The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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... kind , and of the nature of that distemper called St. Vitus's dance ; and in this opinion I am confirmed by the description which Sydenham gives of that disease . " This disorder is a kind of convulsion . It manifests itself by halting ...
... kind , and of the nature of that distemper called St. Vitus's dance ; and in this opinion I am confirmed by the description which Sydenham gives of that disease . " This disorder is a kind of convulsion . It manifests itself by halting ...
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... kind as to write to , Sir , " Your most humble servant , " Nov. 21 , 1754. " " SAM . JOHNSON . " The degree of Master of Arts , which , it has been observed , could not be obtained for him at an early period of his life , was now ...
... kind as to write to , Sir , " Your most humble servant , " Nov. 21 , 1754. " " SAM . JOHNSON . " The degree of Master of Arts , which , it has been observed , could not be obtained for him at an early period of his life , was now ...
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... kind intentions to me have ever been frustrated . I have now the full effect of your care and benevolence ; and am far from thinking it a slight honour , or a small advantage ; since it will put the enjoyment of your conversation more ...
... kind intentions to me have ever been frustrated . I have now the full effect of your care and benevolence ; and am far from thinking it a slight honour , or a small advantage ; since it will put the enjoyment of your conversation more ...
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