The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J.M. Dent and Sons Limited, 1925 |
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Page 69
... expect a repetition of the same pleasure so soon ; for a pleasure I shall always think it , to converse in any manner with an ingenuous and candid man ; but having the inclosed poem in my hands to dispose of for the benefit of the ...
... expect a repetition of the same pleasure so soon ; for a pleasure I shall always think it , to converse in any manner with an ingenuous and candid man ; but having the inclosed poem in my hands to dispose of for the benefit of the ...
Page 75
... expect to produce many such works as his " LONDON , " and he felt the hardships of writing for bread ; he was therefore , willing to resume the office of a schoolmaster , so as to have a sure , though moderate income for his life ; and ...
... expect to produce many such works as his " LONDON , " and he felt the hardships of writing for bread ; he was therefore , willing to resume the office of a schoolmaster , so as to have a sure , though moderate income for his life ; and ...
Page 79
... expect , you can easily stimulate a negligent translator . " If any or all of these have contributed to your discontent , I will endeavour to remove it ; and desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . " I am ...
... expect , you can easily stimulate a negligent translator . " If any or all of these have contributed to your discontent , I will endeavour to remove it ; and desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . " I am ...
Page 90
... expect to attain my desire in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but ...
... expect to attain my desire in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but ...
Page 92
... expect any other account than of plans , negociations and treaties , of proposals for peace , and preparations for war . " As also this passage : " Let those who despise the capacity of the Swiss , tell us by what wonderful policy , or ...
... expect any other account than of plans , negociations and treaties , of proposals for peace , and preparations for war . " As also this passage : " Let those who despise the capacity of the Swiss , tell us by what wonderful policy , or ...
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