The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1925 |
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Page 336
... answered , he could not much commend their diligence , but that in some respects they were mended , for they had put their press under better regulations , and were at that time printing Polybius . He was then asked whether there were ...
... answered , he could not much commend their diligence , but that in some respects they were mended , for they had put their press under better regulations , and were at that time printing Polybius . He was then asked whether there were ...
Page 337
... answered " Warburton has most general , most scholastic learning ; Lowth is the more correct scholar . I do not know which of them calls names best . " The King was pleased to say he was of the same opinion ; adding , " You do not think ...
... answered " Warburton has most general , most scholastic learning ; Lowth is the more correct scholar . I do not know which of them calls names best . " The King was pleased to say he was of the same opinion ; adding , " You do not think ...
Page 446
... answered , No , Sir ; we had talk enough , but no conversation ; there was nothing discussed . " 66 Talking of the success of the Scotch in London , he imputed it in a considerable degree to their spirit of nationality . " You know ...
... answered , No , Sir ; we had talk enough , but no conversation ; there was nothing discussed . " 66 Talking of the success of the Scotch in London , he imputed it in a considerable degree to their spirit of nationality . " You know ...
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