Life of JohnsonOxford University Press, 1927 |
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... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastina- tion were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastina- tion were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
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... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
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... seemed probable that this was the school in contemplation ; and that Lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentlemen who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was probable ...
... seemed probable that this was the school in contemplation ; and that Lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentlemen who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was probable ...
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... seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . ' Now ( said he ) here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly ; yet , if it had not been for you , you ...
... seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . ' Now ( said he ) here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly ; yet , if it had not been for you , you ...
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... seemed to take delight in dissipating his gloom , by mixing in the sprightly Johnson's benefit , and found the play his proper representative ; strong sense ungraced by sweetness or decorum . " 1750 ] THE RAMBLER 135 chit - chat of the.
... seemed to take delight in dissipating his gloom , by mixing in the sprightly Johnson's benefit , and found the play his proper representative ; strong sense ungraced by sweetness or decorum . " 1750 ] THE RAMBLER 135 chit - chat of the.
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