The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... flying around it as if they were at home . He climbed up into the tree , and found that the birds had laid three ... fly , this cruel boy took them out of their nice warm nest , and carried STEALING BIRDS ' EGGS . 13 STEALING BIRDS' EGGS.
... flying around it as if they were at home . He climbed up into the tree , and found that the birds had laid three ... fly , this cruel boy took them out of their nice warm nest , and carried STEALING BIRDS ' EGGS . 13 STEALING BIRDS' EGGS.
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... fly all about the room , and would come and light on his hand to pick up crumbs which the boy held out for him to eat . It was a very pretty bird , and was loved by all the family so much that they would let it hop on the table where ...
... fly all about the room , and would come and light on his hand to pick up crumbs which the boy held out for him to eat . It was a very pretty bird , and was loved by all the family so much that they would let it hop on the table where ...
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... flying about the room , it perched on the top of the door , and turned its head all around as if to see each one of the persons who were present . " Good morning , my pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out ...
... flying about the room , it perched on the top of the door , and turned its head all around as if to see each one of the persons who were present . " Good morning , my pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out ...
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... flying their kites . He wished to join them , and did so , saying to himself , Father is away off in the field at work , and won't come home till noon . He won't get the letter till noon if I go right home , so there will be no harm in ...
... flying their kites . He wished to join them , and did so , saying to himself , Father is away off in the field at work , and won't come home till noon . He won't get the letter till noon if I go right home , so there will be no harm in ...
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... flying and the drum beating , to the storming of a Fort , as they called it , a sheep - pen , near a neighbouring stream . He reached home , told his father his story , and received his permission to be a soldier for the day . Away he ...
... flying and the drum beating , to the storming of a Fort , as they called it , a sheep - pen , near a neighbouring stream . He reached home , told his father his story , and received his permission to be a soldier for the day . Away he ...
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Popular passages
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...