The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 4G. Dearborn, 1835 |
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Page 97
... sometimes employed himself in chemistry , sometimes in watering and pruning a vine , sometimes in small experiments , at which those who may smile should recollect that there are moments which admit of being soothed only by trifles ...
... sometimes employed himself in chemistry , sometimes in watering and pruning a vine , sometimes in small experiments , at which those who may smile should recollect that there are moments which admit of being soothed only by trifles ...
Page 168
... sometimes ] may be thought too remote and unconsequential . " His images are [ sometimes confused ] not always distinct . " Against his Life of MILTON , the hounds of whiggism have opened n full cry . But of Milton's great excellence as ...
... sometimes ] may be thought too remote and unconsequential . " His images are [ sometimes confused ] not always distinct . " Against his Life of MILTON , the hounds of whiggism have opened n full cry . But of Milton's great excellence as ...
Page 218
... sometimes it playeth in words and phrases , taking advantage from the ambiguity of their sense , or the affinity of their sound ; sometimes it is wrapped in a dress of humorous expression ; sometimes it lurketh under an odd similitude ...
... sometimes it playeth in words and phrases , taking advantage from the ambiguity of their sense , or the affinity of their sound ; sometimes it is wrapped in a dress of humorous expression ; sometimes it lurketh under an odd similitude ...
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