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John Shore Baron Teignmouth. tongue ; the characters of which he had already learned for his amusement . His genius and assiduity were also displayed in various compositions , not required by the discipline of the school . He translated ...
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. tongue ; the characters of which he had already learned for his amusement . His genius and assiduity were also displayed in various compositions , not required by the discipline of the school . He translated ...
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... learned the rudiments of French and arithmetic , and was particularly gratified with an invita- tion to attend the meetings of learned and ingenious men , at the house of that amiable philosopher , Mr. Baker , and his friend , Mr. Pond ...
... learned the rudiments of French and arithmetic , and was particularly gratified with an invita- tion to attend the meetings of learned and ingenious men , at the house of that amiable philosopher , Mr. Baker , and his friend , Mr. Pond ...
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... learned the Arabic characters , and studied the Hebrew language sufficiently to enable him to read some of the original Psalms . His ardour for knowledge was so unlimited , that he frequently devoted whole nights to study , taking ...
... learned the Arabic characters , and studied the Hebrew language sufficiently to enable him to read some of the original Psalms . His ardour for knowledge was so unlimited , that he frequently devoted whole nights to study , taking ...
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... learned in the profession . The law , however , at that time , had little attraction for him ; and he felt no inclination to renounce his Demosthenes and Cicero for the pleadings in Westminster - Hall . His disgust to the study of the ...
... learned in the profession . The law , however , at that time , had little attraction for him ; and he felt no inclination to renounce his Demosthenes and Cicero for the pleadings in Westminster - Hall . His disgust to the study of the ...
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... learned men , and all , as he expressed himself , that his heart could wish ; and , if he had obtained it a year sooner , he would probably have been induced to decline the delicate and responsible 36 36 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
... learned men , and all , as he expressed himself , that his heart could wish ; and , if he had obtained it a year sooner , he would probably have been induced to decline the delicate and responsible 36 36 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
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