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... pleased with his proficiency , that he undertook the care and cost of his academical education . He entered his name in St. John's College , at Cambridge , in 1682 , in his eighteenth year ; and it may be reasonably supposed that he was ...
... pleased with his proficiency , that he undertook the care and cost of his academical education . He entered his name in St. John's College , at Cambridge , in 1682 , in his eighteenth year ; and it may be reasonably supposed that he was ...
Pagina 2
... pleased with his proficiency , that he undertook the care and cost of his academical education . He entered his name in St. John's College , at Cambridge , in 1682 , in his eighteenth year ; and it may be reasonably supposed that he was ...
... pleased with his proficiency , that he undertook the care and cost of his academical education . He entered his name in St. John's College , at Cambridge , in 1682 , in his eighteenth year ; and it may be reasonably supposed that he was ...
Pagina 28
... pleased against their will . But , though taste is obstinate , it is very variable ; and time often prevails when arguments have failed . Queen Mary conferred upon both those plays the honour of her presence ; and when she died , soon ...
... pleased against their will . But , though taste is obstinate , it is very variable ; and time often prevails when arguments have failed . Queen Mary conferred upon both those plays the honour of her presence ; and when she died , soon ...
Pagina 67
... who was then rising fast into reputation . Tope was pleased with the honour ; and , when he Goldworthy does not appear in the Villare.- Dr. J. Holdsworthy is probably meant . - C . 1 became acquainted with Gay , found such attrac- tions ...
... who was then rising fast into reputation . Tope was pleased with the honour ; and , when he Goldworthy does not appear in the Villare.- Dr. J. Holdsworthy is probably meant . - C . 1 became acquainted with Gay , found such attrac- tions ...
Pagina 68
... pleased to be overlooked , drew up a compari . son of his own compositions with those of Philips , in which he covertly gave himself the preference , while he seemed to disown it . Not content with this , he is supposed to have incited ...
... pleased to be overlooked , drew up a compari . son of his own compositions with those of Philips , in which he covertly gave himself the preference , while he seemed to disown it . Not content with this , he is supposed to have incited ...
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