Boswell's Life of Johnson, Količina 1Henry Frowde, 1904 - 704 strani |
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Stran 32
... 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 ...
Stran 98
... 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 ...
Stran 124
... seemed at first to catch at the proposition , but , after a pause , said , in his abrupt decisive manner , ' I believe I shall not undertake it . ' That he , however , had bestowed much thought upon the subject , before he published his ...
... seemed at first to catch at the proposition , but , after a pause , said , in his abrupt decisive manner , ' I believe I shall not undertake it . ' That he , however , had bestowed much thought upon the subject , before he published his ...
Stran 134
... 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.
Stran 135
... seemed the best that occurred , and I took it 1 . ' With what devout and conscientious sentiments this paper was undertaken , is evidenced by the following prayer , which 1 I have heard Dr. Warton mention , that he was at Mr. Robert ...
... seemed the best that occurred , and I took it 1 . ' With what devout and conscientious sentiments this paper was undertaken , is evidenced by the following prayer , which 1 I have heard Dr. Warton mention , that he was at Mr. Robert ...
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