The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1868 |
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... English friend , that Dr. Johnson could never have used the phrase almost nothing , as not being English ; and therefore I have put ano- ther in its place . At the same time , I am not quite convinced it is not good English . For the ...
... English friend , that Dr. Johnson could never have used the phrase almost nothing , as not being English ; and therefore I have put ano- ther in its place . At the same time , I am not quite convinced it is not good English . For the ...
Page 300
... English Poets , with a Preface , bio- graphical and critical , to each Author , by Samuel Johnson , LL.D. ' which I see advertised . I am delighted with the prospect of it . Indeed , I am happy to feel that I am capable of being so much ...
... English Poets , with a Preface , bio- graphical and critical , to each Author , by Samuel Johnson , LL.D. ' which I see advertised . I am delighted with the prospect of it . Indeed , I am happy to feel that I am capable of being so much ...
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... English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . " Atterbury ? " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BoSWELL . " Tillotson ? " JOHNSON . " Why , not now . I should not advise a preacher ...
... English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . " Atterbury ? " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BoSWELL . " Tillotson ? " JOHNSON . " Why , not now . I should not advise a preacher ...
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