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... never felt better in my life . " As if any one had accused him of not feeling well . Even an hour later , when he seemed rather anxious to keep near the edge of the vessel , he still continued to avow his good state of health . The ...
... never felt better in my life . " As if any one had accused him of not feeling well . Even an hour later , when he seemed rather anxious to keep near the edge of the vessel , he still continued to avow his good state of health . The ...
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... never to live again on dry land ? " She couldn't help laughing , in spite of her discomfitures , and continued- " And not one dry shirt have we to put over their leathers : surely they will all die of cold fever and tooth pains before ...
... never to live again on dry land ? " She couldn't help laughing , in spite of her discomfitures , and continued- " And not one dry shirt have we to put over their leathers : surely they will all die of cold fever and tooth pains before ...
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... never disappointed her in her life , with some trouble , found out a toyshop , where he paid several small coins for a couple of the ugliest dolls in the world - one for herself , one for her little friend Amy at home . We then lunched ...
... never disappointed her in her life , with some trouble , found out a toyshop , where he paid several small coins for a couple of the ugliest dolls in the world - one for herself , one for her little friend Amy at home . We then lunched ...
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... never tasted such a thing in his life . " Papa brought out his pen - knife and offered the officer a delicate slice , who first shook his head , then smiled , then ate it , and finally observed that it was sehr gut ( very good ) . I ...
... never tasted such a thing in his life . " Papa brought out his pen - knife and offered the officer a delicate slice , who first shook his head , then smiled , then ate it , and finally observed that it was sehr gut ( very good ) . I ...
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... never be able to attempt the delicious task , I promise you one or two fairy tales nevertheless . First came a host of weird - fancies , fresh as spring , and untutored as the early races of men in primeval forests . Every wood had its ...
... never be able to attempt the delicious task , I promise you one or two fairy tales nevertheless . First came a host of weird - fancies , fresh as spring , and untutored as the early races of men in primeval forests . Every wood had its ...
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Page 29 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple, where pilasters round Were set, and Doric pillars overlaid With golden architrave; nor did there want Cornice or frieze, with bossy sculptures graven : The roof was fretted gold.
Page 103 - And in at the windows, and in at the door, And through the walls, by thousands they pour, And down from the ceiling, and up through the floor, From the right and the left, from behind and before, From within and without, from above and below, And all at once to the bishop they go.
Page 79 - By Coblentz, on a rise of gentle ground, There is a small and simple pyramid, Crowning the summit of the verdant mound; Beneath its base are heroes...
Page 29 - True Stories from Ancient History, chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne. Twelfth Edition.
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