Life of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D.J.M.Dent, 1927 |
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... entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was withered the early friend- ship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , " It is commonly a ...
... entertained of our friends who rise far above us , is certainly very just . By this was withered the early friend- ship between Charles Townshend and Akenside ; and many similar instances might be adduced . He said , " It is commonly a ...
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... entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well- founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that " their loss was an additional reason for their going abroad ...
... entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well- founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that " their loss was an additional reason for their going abroad ...
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... entertained us with the history of Mr. Joseph Simpson , a schoolfellow of Dr. Johnson's , a bar- rister at law , of good parts , but who fell into a dissipated course of life , incompatible with that success in his profession which he ...
... entertained us with the history of Mr. Joseph Simpson , a schoolfellow of Dr. Johnson's , a bar- rister at law , of good parts , but who fell into a dissipated course of life , incompatible with that success in his profession which he ...
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... entertained with the kindest attention as his constant guest , while I was in London , till I had a house of my own there . I mentioned my having that morning intro- duced to Mr. Garrick , Count Neni , a Flemish Nobleman of great rank ...
... entertained with the kindest attention as his constant guest , while I was in London , till I had a house of my own there . I mentioned my having that morning intro- duced to Mr. Garrick , Count Neni , a Flemish Nobleman of great rank ...
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... entertained almost constantly during my stay . They were gone to the rooms : but there was a kind note from Dr. Johnson , that he should sit at home all the evening . I went to him directly , and before Mr. and Mrs. Thrale returned , we ...
... entertained almost constantly during my stay . They were gone to the rooms : but there was a kind note from Dr. Johnson , that he should sit at home all the evening . I went to him directly , and before Mr. and Mrs. Thrale returned , we ...
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