Introduction to the English Reader: Or, A Selection of Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Calculated to Improve the Younger Classes of Learners in Reading; and to Imbue Their Minds with the Love of Virtue. To which are Added, Rules and Observations for Assisting Children to Read with Propriety |
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... fear , this animal was slow in its motions , and a look was sufficient to keep it in awe 11. I have seen it , says Buffon , give its hand to show the company to the door : I have seen it sit at table , unfold its napkin , wipe its lips ...
... fear , this animal was slow in its motions , and a look was sufficient to keep it in awe 11. I have seen it , says Buffon , give its hand to show the company to the door : I have seen it sit at table , unfold its napkin , wipe its lips ...
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... fear the Lord ; families of men , call upon the name of your God . Is there any one whom God hath not made ? let him not worship him . there any one whom he hath not blessed ? let him not praise him . SECTION IV . BARBAULD . Abraham and ...
... fear the Lord ; families of men , call upon the name of your God . Is there any one whom God hath not made ? let him not worship him . there any one whom he hath not blessed ? let him not praise him . SECTION IV . BARBAULD . Abraham and ...
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... in- to his house . From the prejudices infused into their minds , I was regarded with astonishment and fear ; and was obliged to sit the whole day without victuals , in 102 Introduction , yo The hospitable negro woman,
... in- to his house . From the prejudices infused into their minds , I was regarded with astonishment and fear ; and was obliged to sit the whole day without victuals , in 102 Introduction , yo The hospitable negro woman,
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... fear lest thee alone they seize , And know no other fear . 7. ' Tis then I feel myself a wife , And press thy wedded side , Resolv'd a union form'd for life Death rever shall divide . 8. But , oh ! if , fickle and unchaste , ( Forgive a ...
... fear lest thee alone they seize , And know no other fear . 7. ' Tis then I feel myself a wife , And press thy wedded side , Resolv'd a union form'd for life Death rever shall divide . 8. But , oh ! if , fickle and unchaste , ( Forgive a ...
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... fear ; The rain and storm are things which scarcely can come here . 8. Rest , little young one , rest ; thou hast forgot the day When my father found thee first in places far away : Many flocks were on the hills , but thou wert own'd by ...
... fear ; The rain and storm are things which scarcely can come here . 8. Rest , little young one , rest ; thou hast forgot the day When my father found thee first in places far away : Many flocks were on the hills , but thou wert own'd by ...
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affection amongst Amphinomus animal Arachne Aram ARTABANES Artaxerxes Mnemon beauty behold birds blessings brother Canute Catharina Celtiberian colour comma marks companion cries delight Demetrius dirty country Domat duty eagle earth ECONOMY OF HUMAN endeavour enjoy Euphronius ev'ry eyes father fault favour flowers fortune fruit gentle give gratitude ground hand happiness hear heart heaven honour insect kind king labour live look Lord louis d'ors Lucetta manner Marcus Aurelius Melissa mind morning mother nature negroes nest never night o'er obliged observed Offa Ouran-Outang parents pause peace PERCIVAL Perrin persons Pigalle pismire pity pleasure poor pow'r praise reader replied returned Robber SECTION VII slaves sleep Socrates soul sound storm of passion stranger sweet tears tence tenderness Tetuan thee ther thing thou tion tone tree Tutor virtue voice walk whistle William wings words young youth
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Page 91 - Ever charming, ever new, When will the landscape tire the view ! The fountain's fall, the river's flow, The woody valleys, warm and low ; The windy summit, wild and high, "Roughly rushing on the sky ! The pleasant seat, the ruin'd tower, The naked rock, the shady bower ; The town and village, dome and farm, Each give each a double charm, As pearls upon an Ethiop's arm.
Page 136 - HAPPY the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter fire.
Page 103 - The winds roared, and the rains fell. The poor white man, faint and weary, came and sat under our tree. He has no mother to bring him milk; no wife to grind his corn. Chorus. Let us pity the white man; no mother has he, &c.
Page 90 - Don't give too much for the whistle ; and I saved my money.
Page 137 - I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey.
Page 154 - Hark ! they whisper ; angels say, Sister Spirit, come away. . What is this absorbs me quite ! Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirits, draws my breath ? Tell me, my soul!
Page 124 - Rest, little young One, rest ; thou hast forgot the day When my father found thee first in places far away...
Page 145 - How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower!
Page 124 - What ails thee, young one? what? Why pull so at thy cord ? Is it not well with thee? — well both for bed and board? Thy plot of grass is soft, and green as grass can be ; Rest, little young one, rest ; what is't that aileth thee ? "What is it thou wouldst seek?
Page 124 - Thou know'st that twice a day I have brought thee in this can Fresh water from the brook as clear as ever ran ; And twice in the day when the ground is wet with dew I bring thee draughts of milk, warm milk it is and new.