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  • But Will Marks was not the man to be stopped or turned back now he had penetrated so far, and though he got on slowly, still he made his way down Fleet-street and reached the church at last.

    Master Humphrey's Clock 2007

  • But Will Marks was not the man to be stopped or turned back now he had penetrated so far, and though he got on slowly, still he made his way down Fleet-street and reached the church at last.

    Master Humphrey's Clock 2007

  • Fleet-street, where are prayers at seven in the morning; I proposed if the weather favoured, to walk (if not, to take chair) to

    Clarissa Harlowe 2006

  • The chairmen told Mrs. Smith, that after prayers (for she did not return till between nine and ten) they carried her to a house in Fleet-street, whither they never waited on her before.

    Clarissa Harlowe 2006

  • While the Dictionary was going forward, Johnson lived part of the time in Holborn, part in Gough-square, Fleet-street; and he had an upper room fitted up like a counting-house for the purpose, in which he gave to the copyists their several tasks.

    The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

  • I talked of the cheerfulness of Fleet-street, owing to the constant quick succession of people which we perceive passing through it.

    The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

  • Look at men as they walk along Fleet-street, and ask yourself whether any outward sign of manhood or strength can be seen there.

    Castle Richmond 2004

  • At this time MISS Williams, as she was then called, though she did not reside with him in the Temple under his roof, but had lodgings in Bolt-court, Fleet-street, had so much of his attention, that he every night drank tea with her before he went home, however late it might be, and she always sat up for him.

    The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

  • Please your honour, liberty and Fleet-street for ever!

    She Stoops to Conquer 2004

  • Fleet-street, in which he had accommodated Miss Williams with an apartment on the ground floor, while Mr. Levet occupied his post in the garret: his faithful Francis was still attending upon him.

    The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

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