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And notwithstanding the unfavourable opinion which many worthy men have expressed of his Profession de Foi du Vicaire Savoyard , I cannot help admiring it , as the performance of a man full of sincere reverential sub- mission to divine ...
And notwithstanding the unfavourable opinion which many worthy men have expressed of his Profession de Foi du Vicaire Savoyard , I cannot help admiring it , as the performance of a man full of sincere reverential sub- mission to divine ...
Pagina 21
Now I take genus in Latin to have much the same signification with birth in English ; both in their pri- mary meaning expressing simply descent , but both made to stand , Kar ' oxy , for noble descent . Genus is thus used in Hor . lib ...
Now I take genus in Latin to have much the same signification with birth in English ; both in their pri- mary meaning expressing simply descent , but both made to stand , Kar ' oxy , for noble descent . Genus is thus used in Hor . lib ...
Pagina 35
66 His majesty expressed a desire to have the literary biography of this country ably executed , and proposed to Dr. Johnson to undertake it . Johnson signified his readiness to comply with his majesty's wishes .
66 His majesty expressed a desire to have the literary biography of this country ably executed , and proposed to Dr. Johnson to undertake it . Johnson signified his readiness to comply with his majesty's wishes .
Pagina 37
I desired all to withdraw , then told her that we were to part for ever ; that , as christians , we should part with prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ...
I desired all to withdraw , then told her that we were to part for ever ; that , as christians , we should part with prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ...
Pagina 38
I expressed , with swelled eyes , and great emotion of tenderness , the same hopes . We kissed , and parted , I humbly hope to meet again , and to part no more " . " b By those who have been taught to look upon Johnson as a man of a ...
I expressed , with swelled eyes , and great emotion of tenderness , the same hopes . We kissed , and parted , I humbly hope to meet again , and to part no more " . " b By those who have been taught to look upon Johnson as a man of a ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His ..., Volume 2 James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1791 |
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