The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, Volum 2Methuen, 1896 |
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... his faithful and generous guardian ( whose name he assumed and retained ) , he was re- moved to Christ Church in Oxford , and there by his aunt VOL . II . A handsomely maintained till her death ; after which he continued SMITH.
... his faithful and generous guardian ( whose name he assumed and retained ) , he was re- moved to Christ Church in Oxford , and there by his aunt VOL . II . A handsomely maintained till her death ; after which he continued SMITH.
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Samuel Johnson. handsomely maintained till her death ; after which he continued a member of that learned and ingenious society , till within five years of his own ; though , some time before his leaving Christ Church , he was sent for by ...
Samuel Johnson. handsomely maintained till her death ; after which he continued a member of that learned and ingenious society , till within five years of his own ; though , some time before his leaving Christ Church , he was sent for by ...
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... continued to cultivate his mind , though he did not amend his irregularities , by which he 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 ...
... continued to cultivate his mind , though he did not amend his irregularities , by which he 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 ...
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... continued in proportion to their zeal or pleasure . When Burnet preached , part of his congregation hummed so loudly and so long , that he sat down to enjoy it , and rubbed his face with his handkerchief . When Sprat preached , he ...
... continued in proportion to their zeal or pleasure . When Burnet preached , part of his congregation hummed so loudly and so long , that he sat down to enjoy it , and rubbed his face with his handkerchief . When Sprat preached , he ...
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... took him under his particular care . Here he commenced an acquaint- ance with the great Newton , which continued through his life , and was at last attested by a legacy . VOL . II . C E In 1685 , his verses on the death of King HALIFAX.
... took him under his particular care . Here he commenced an acquaint- ance with the great Newton , which continued through his life , and was at last attested by a legacy . VOL . II . C E In 1685 , his verses on the death of King HALIFAX.
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