The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... morning when she was ready , and come to breakfast when she pleased . When she wanted to go out , she went without asking , and came in when it pleased her , and no one thought of finding fault with her , or of telling her it would be ...
... morning when she was ready , and come to breakfast when she pleased . When she wanted to go out , she went without asking , and came in when it pleased her , and no one thought of finding fault with her , or of telling her it would be ...
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... morning she would kneel by her bed and thank God that he had kept her safely through the night . ARY was the cousin of Fanny , and had a mother who taught her two things while she was yet THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT . THE Fourth Commandment ...
... morning she would kneel by her bed and thank God that he had kept her safely through the night . ARY was the cousin of Fanny , and had a mother who taught her two things while she was yet THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT . THE Fourth Commandment ...
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... morning , my pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out of doors , and saw his bird on the top of the door . " Good morning , my pretty robin , " said he ; and as he stood for a moment to see his bird , the wind ...
... morning , my pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out of doors , and saw his bird on the top of the door . " Good morning , my pretty robin , " said he ; and as he stood for a moment to see his bird , the wind ...
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... morning , as Joseph was on his way to school , he called at the home of his friend William , to ask him to go with him . They were in the habit of going together . William was very much engaged playing with some cousins who had come ...
... morning , as Joseph was on his way to school , he called at the home of his friend William , to ask him to go with him . They were in the habit of going together . William was very much engaged playing with some cousins who had come ...
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... morning walk than of any thing else , and trying to persuade himself that he was not properly treated . As he thought of it more and more during the day , his heart became harder , and his feelings of dis- pleasure became stronger . He ...
... morning walk than of any thing else , and trying to persuade himself that he was not properly treated . As he thought of it more and more during the day , his heart became harder , and his feelings of dis- pleasure became stronger . 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...