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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... possess ; but humbly endeavour to use them for the bene- fit of our fellow creatures , and the glory of that great Be- ing from whom we have received them . If we consider how much the comfort , or the uneasiness of all around us ...
... possess ; but humbly endeavour to use them for the bene- fit of our fellow creatures , and the glory of that great Be- ing from whom we have received them . If we consider how much the comfort , or the uneasiness of all around us ...
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... possessed a remarkably mild and even temper . This great man , on a particular occasion , was called out of his study to an adjoining apartment . A little dog , named Diamond , the constant but incurious attendant of his master's ...
... possessed a remarkably mild and even temper . This great man , on a particular occasion , was called out of his study to an adjoining apartment . A little dog , named Diamond , the constant but incurious attendant of his master's ...
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... possess some me- chanical art , by which he may be able to support her in case of unforeseen events . " 4. The young nobleman , deeply affected with his de- termination , was silent for a few minutes ; when , recover- ing himself , he ...
... possess some me- chanical art , by which he may be able to support her in case of unforeseen events . " 4. The young nobleman , deeply affected with his de- termination , was silent for a few minutes ; when , recover- ing himself , he ...
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... possessed of force , and an empire over their fellows of the forest . Equally magnanimous , they disdain small ... possesses also the sharpest sight ; but his sense of smelling , though acute , is inferior to that of a vulture . He never ...
... possessed of force , and an empire over their fellows of the forest . Equally magnanimous , they disdain small ... possesses also the sharpest sight ; but his sense of smelling , though acute , is inferior to that of a vulture . He never ...
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... possess only a few rags to cover his body , arrived with his magnificent courser . He dis mounted , but appeared to be greatly agitated by contend ing emotions . 12. Looking first at the gold , and then at his mare . he heaved a deep ...
... possess only a few rags to cover his body , arrived with his magnificent courser . He dis mounted , but appeared to be greatly agitated by contend ing emotions . 12. Looking first at the gold , and then at his mare . he heaved a deep ...
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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.