The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... once who had a robin which he had caught when it was very young . It could 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 ...
... once who had a robin which he had caught when it was very young . It could 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 ...
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... once set him down as a bad boy , whom all others ought to avoid . You should not play with one who uses wicked words ; and if you tell him why it is that you do not like to play with him , perhaps you will be able to induce him to ...
... once set him down as a bad boy , whom all others ought to avoid . You should not play with one who uses wicked words ; and if you tell him why it is that you do not like to play with him , perhaps you will be able to induce him to ...
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... once did . God knew what Joseph was thinking about , and how he felt , and he saw that he had the same evil spirit in him that leads to murder . He hated his brother and friend . O what a wicked feeling had now taken possession of this ...
... once did . God knew what Joseph was thinking about , and how he felt , and he saw that he had the same evil spirit in him that leads to murder . He hated his brother and friend . O what a wicked feeling had now taken possession of this ...
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... once of the accident , and promised to be more careful afterwards . But as soon as the teacher came , the broken win- dow was seen ; and as it was near the seat where a playful girl was sitting , whose name was Lucy Jones , the teacher ...
... once of the accident , and promised to be more careful afterwards . But as soon as the teacher came , the broken win- dow was seen ; and as it was near the seat where a playful girl was sitting , whose name was Lucy Jones , the teacher ...
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... once . So she left her seat , and went to the teacher's desk , where Lucy was now standing , and to the great surprise of the whole school , she said , " I broke the window , and am very sorry for it . " Lucy Jones turned round and ...
... once . So she left her seat , and went to the teacher's desk , where Lucy was now standing , and to the great surprise of the whole school , she said , " I broke the window , and am very sorry for it . " Lucy Jones turned round and ...
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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...