The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3G. Allen & Unwin, 1924 |
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... present at an examination of a little blackguard boy , by Mr. Saunders Welch , the late Westminster Justice . Welch , who imagined that he was exalting himself in Dr. Johnson's eyes by using big words , spoke in a manner that was ...
... present at an examination of a little blackguard boy , by Mr. Saunders Welch , the late Westminster Justice . Welch , who imagined that he was exalting himself in Dr. Johnson's eyes by using big words , spoke in a manner that was ...
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... present . " I hope you found at your return every thing gay and prospe- rous , and your lady , in particular , quite recovered and confirmed . Pay her my respects . " I am , dear Sir , your most humble servant , " London , July 3 , 1783 ...
... present . " I hope you found at your return every thing gay and prospe- rous , and your lady , in particular , quite recovered and confirmed . Pay her my respects . " I am , dear Sir , your most humble servant , " London , July 3 , 1783 ...
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... present conceptions ; but would feel themselves doomed to a continuation of the uneasy state under which they now groan . I say nothing of the petulant intemper- ance with which he dares to insult the venerable establishments of his ...
... present conceptions ; but would feel themselves doomed to a continuation of the uneasy state under which they now groan . I say nothing of the petulant intemper- ance with which he dares to insult the venerable establishments of his ...
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... present when Mr. Henderson , the actor , paid a visit to Dr. Johnson ; and was received in a very courteous manner . - See ' Gentleman's Magazine , ' June , 1791 . I found among Dr. Johnson's papers , the following letter to him , from ...
... present when Mr. Henderson , the actor , paid a visit to Dr. Johnson ; and was received in a very courteous manner . - See ' Gentleman's Magazine , ' June , 1791 . I found among Dr. Johnson's papers , the following letter to him , from ...
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... present dreadful confusion of the publick ought to make you wrap yourself up in your hereditary possessions , which , though less than you may wish , are more than you can want ; and in an hour of religious retirement return thanks to ...
... present dreadful confusion of the publick ought to make you wrap yourself up in your hereditary possessions , which , though less than you may wish , are more than you can want ; and in an hour of religious retirement return thanks to ...
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