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From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
1791
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From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
Boswell's
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From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
Convivialitynoun
a jovial nature
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
divisible by two
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
executorsnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətərz/
plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
with resolute determination
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
HebridesnounUS /ˈhebrɪdiz/
a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
how
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From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
of great significance or value
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
immediately past
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
magnumnounUS /ˈmæɡnəm/
a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
not any; not one
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
opusnounUS /ˈoʊpəs/
a musical work that has been created
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
a human being
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
the season of growth
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Conviviality of that kind has a curious effect upon the memory.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was due no doubt in part to his drinking habits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
produce a literary work
From this reading The biographer had gradually during the life of Johnson relaxed his efforts in collecting material for the _magnum opus_; we can see in the 'Life' how he grew less industrious in recording conversations; for though even in the later part many are preserved at great length, he neglected to write up his journal more often than in the early years of the friendship.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But Boswell had still very firmly the purpose of writing the 'Life,' after Johnson had died, though he was not the person chosen to do so by the literary executors.[1] The 'Life of Johnson' was published about six years later than the 'Tour to the Hebrides,' in the spring of 1791.
a late time of life
From this reading There is one redeeming feature, the most important feature of all, in the last years of Boswell's life.
