The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... better it is to make friends , than to be cross and unkind to those who are near us . LESSON X. ONE WAY TO BE HAPPY . PETER , who was called by the other boys " Selfish Peter , " had been very unkind to John , and had even struck him ...
... better it is to make friends , than to be cross and unkind to those who are near us . LESSON X. ONE WAY TO BE HAPPY . PETER , who was called by the other boys " Selfish Peter , " had been very unkind to John , and had even struck him ...
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... better boy after that , than he had been before . They did not call him by any bad name , but tried to forget his former habit of always wishing to have his own way . தருமெ LESSON XI . STEALING BIRDS ' EGGS . A WICKED 12 ONE WAY TO ...
... better boy after that , than he had been before . They did not call him by any bad name , but tried to forget his former habit of always wishing to have his own way . தருமெ LESSON XI . STEALING BIRDS ' EGGS . A WICKED 12 ONE WAY TO ...
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... better for her to act in any other way . Now many children will think that Fanny must have been very happy , for they are sorry when they are told that they must not do what they wish to do . They do not like to be told they must rise ...
... better for her to act in any other way . Now many children will think that Fanny must have been very happy , for they are sorry when they are told that they must not do what they wish to do . They do not like to be told they must rise ...
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... better how to be happy than she did . When she had made up her mind to do any thing , it was very hard to convince her that she ought not to do it . So she was never pleased with herself nor with those who tried to teach her the way to ...
... better how to be happy than she did . When she had made up her mind to do any thing , it was very hard to convince her that she ought not to do it . So she was never pleased with herself nor with those who tried to teach her the way to ...
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... better than she did herself . She was in the habit of asking their advice at all times , and instead of feeling angry when they told her it was best that she must do what she did not wish to do , she felt that they were wiser than she ...
... better than she did herself . She was in the habit of asking their advice at all times , and instead of feeling angry when they told her it was best that she must do what she did not wish to do , she felt that they were wiser than she ...
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Page 114 - THE boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but him had fled ; The flame that lit the battle's wreck, Shone round him o'er the dead. Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm ; A creature of heroic blood, A proud, though child-like form.
Page 125 - A coat of mail that need not fear The downward point of many a spear That he hung on its margin far and near Where a rock could rear its head. He went to the windows of those who slept, And over each pane like a fairy crept. Wherever he breathed, wherever he...
Page 16 - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth : make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Page 54 - Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.
Page 16 - The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Page 124 - THE Frost looked forth one still, clear night, And whispered, " Now I shall be out of sight ; So through the valley and over the height, In silence I'll take my way. I will not go on like that blustering train, — The wind and the snow, the hail and the rain, Who make so much bustle and noise in vain, But I'll be as busy as they...
Page 6 - I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Page 57 - SPEAK gently ! it is better far To rule by love than fear ; Speak gently ! let not harsh words mar The good we might do here.
Page 15 - To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Page 114 - And shouted but once more aloud, 'My father! must I stay?' While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud, The wreathing fires made way. They...