The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 2Walker, Akerman, Edwards, 1821 |
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... gave him such a reputation as silenced the envious malice of his enemies , who durst not contradict the approbation of so profound a master in theology . None of those self - sufficient creatures , who have either trifled with ...
... gave him such a reputation as silenced the envious malice of his enemies , who durst not contradict the approbation of so profound a master in theology . None of those self - sufficient creatures , who have either trifled with ...
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... , who had then a power and opportunity of encouraging arts and sciences , and gave proofs of their fondness for the name of patron in many instances , which will ever be remembered to their glory . Mr. Smith's character SMITH . 13.
... , who had then a power and opportunity of encouraging arts and sciences , and gave proofs of their fondness for the name of patron in many instances , which will ever be remembered to their glory . Mr. Smith's character SMITH . 13.
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... gave so much offence , that , April 24 , 1700 , the Dean and Chapter declared " the place of Mr. Smith void , he having been convicted of riotous behaviour in the house of Mr. Cole , an apothecary : but it was referred to the Dean when ...
... gave so much offence , that , April 24 , 1700 , the Dean and Chapter declared " the place of Mr. Smith void , he having been convicted of riotous behaviour in the house of Mr. Cole , an apothecary : but it was referred to the Dean when ...
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... gave notice that he would publish the play without it . Now , therefore , it was written ; and Halifax expected the author with his book , and had prepared to reward him with a place of three hundred pounds a year . Smith , by pride ...
... gave notice that he would publish the play without it . Now , therefore , it was written ; and Halifax expected the author with his book , and had prepared to reward him with a place of three hundred pounds a year . Smith , by pride ...
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... was brought before them , gave his voice in his favour . Thus far he suffered interest or obedience to carry him ; but further he refused to go . When he found that the powers of the ecclesiastical com- mission 38 SPRAT .
... was brought before them , gave his voice in his favour . Thus far he suffered interest or obedience to carry him ; but further he refused to go . When he found that the powers of the ecclesiastical com- mission 38 SPRAT .
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