The answer is At the same time he gave himself, thought no one was aware of this at the time. Foreshadowing is often found in mystery's and crime novels.
In the first passage, lexicographers are described as diligent and accomplished; they have a number of difficult and complex tasks to do. In the second passage, however, the word lexicographer seems to have a negative connotation, and a dictionary writer is compared unfavorably with a poet. This shift is likely because Johnson had to adjust his plan as he wrote his dictionary and thought that he had not met his lofty goals.
i believe the best answer would be A
