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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... less exact , and much less determinate than I expected : they are , indeed , much less positive than , if he can trust his own book , 2 which he laid before me , he is able to give . But I believe it will always be found that he who ...
... less exact , and much less determinate than I expected : they are , indeed , much less positive than , if he can trust his own book , 2 which he laid before me , he is able to give . But I believe it will always be found that he who ...
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... less than I might -I was less weary , and had better breath , as I walked farther . Thursday , Aug. 4. - Rhudlan Castle is still a very noble ruin ; all the walls still remain , so that a complete platform and elevations , not very ...
... less than I might -I was less weary , and had better breath , as I walked farther . Thursday , Aug. 4. - Rhudlan Castle is still a very noble ruin ; all the walls still remain , so that a complete platform and elevations , not very ...
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... less comprehen- sive or distinct , nor your reason less vigorous and acute , nor your imagination less active and sprightly than in any former time of your life . This is a great blessing , as it respects enjoyment of the present ; and ...
... less comprehen- sive or distinct , nor your reason less vigorous and acute , nor your imagination less active and sprightly than in any former time of your life . This is a great blessing , as it respects enjoyment of the present ; and ...
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