Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.H. Washbourne, 1857 - 580 pages |
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... answer it , he would beat him , without considering whether he had an opportunity of knowing how to answer it . For instance , he would call up a boy and ask him Latin for a candlestick , which the boy couldnot expect to be asked . Now ...
... answer it , he would beat him , without considering whether he had an opportunity of knowing how to answer it . For instance , he would call up a boy and ask him Latin for a candlestick , which the boy couldnot expect to be asked . Now ...
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... answer ; with a copy of which I am favoured by the Reverend Dr. Farmer , Master of Emanuel College , Cam- bridge . " MADAM , | is no reason why that should be done by me , which every other man may do with equal reason , and which ...
... answer ; with a copy of which I am favoured by the Reverend Dr. Farmer , Master of Emanuel College , Cam- bridge . " MADAM , | is no reason why that should be done by me , which every other man may do with equal reason , and which ...
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... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
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