The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... 25. THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT . 26. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT 27. THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT 28. THE NINTH COMMANDMENT 29. THE TENTH COMMANDMENT 30. SPEAK GENTLY 30 32 36 39 43 45 50 54 57 LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59.
... 25. THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT . 26. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT 27. THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT 28. THE NINTH COMMANDMENT 29. THE TENTH COMMANDMENT 30. SPEAK GENTLY 30 32 36 39 43 45 50 54 57 LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59.
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Gorham Dummer Abbott. LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59 64 33. A GREAT VICTORY 34. THE HORSE 65 72 35. THE SHEEP 36. BIRDS 37. WATER BIRDS 38. PLANTS 39. FLAX . 40. THE DULL GIRL 41. EYES AND EARS 42. MONTHS 43. BESSY ...
Gorham Dummer Abbott. LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59 64 33. A GREAT VICTORY 34. THE HORSE 65 72 35. THE SHEEP 36. BIRDS 37. WATER BIRDS 38. PLANTS 39. FLAX . 40. THE DULL GIRL 41. EYES AND EARS 42. MONTHS 43. BESSY ...
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... seat by his side . They were soon hard at study , and in a short time John had been over the whole lesson with Peter , who now thought it was easy enough . When they were through with the lesson , Peter put his arm around the neck of ...
... seat by his side . They were soon hard at study , and in a short time John had been over the whole lesson with Peter , who now thought it was easy enough . When they were through with the lesson , Peter put his arm around the neck of ...
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... seat very near to Joseph . " How do you do ? " said William , “ I am glad to see you , but I did want to stay at home to - day , and play with my cousins . " " I wish you would not bother me now , " said Joseph ; " I don't think as much ...
... seat very near to Joseph . " How do you do ? " said William , “ I am glad to see you , but I did want to stay at home to - day , and play with my cousins . " " I wish you would not bother me now , " said Joseph ; " I don't think as much ...
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... seat where a playful girl was sitting , whose name was Lucy Jones , the teacher thought that it might be Lucy that had broken it . " Lucy Jones , " said the teacher , " do you know who broke that window near your seat ? " " No , ma'am ...
... seat where a playful girl was sitting , whose name was Lucy Jones , the teacher thought that it might be Lucy that had broken it . " Lucy Jones , " said the teacher , " do you know who broke that window near your seat ? " " No , ma'am ...
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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...