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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... sides of the moun- tain , the people were obliged to retire to a considerable distance . 3. Amidst the hurry and confusion of such a scene , ( eve- ry one flying and carrying away whatever he deemed inost precious , ) two brothers , the ...
... sides of the moun- tain , the people were obliged to retire to a considerable distance . 3. Amidst the hurry and confusion of such a scene , ( eve- ry one flying and carrying away whatever he deemed inost precious , ) two brothers , the ...
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... must he be ! " He paused a moment , and then added , " Dost thou know that I have been a father ? —I am a fa- ther no more . - I saw my son fall in battle . — He fought at my side . I saw him expire . - He 36 Part 1 Introduction , & c .
... must he be ! " He paused a moment , and then added , " Dost thou know that I have been a father ? —I am a fa- ther no more . - I saw my son fall in battle . — He fought at my side . I saw him expire . - He 36 Part 1 Introduction , & c .
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... side . I saw him expire . - He was covered with wounds , when he fell dead at my feet . ” 8. He pronounced these words with the utmost vehe- mence . His body shook with a universal tremor . He was almost stifled with sighs , which he ...
... side . I saw him expire . - He was covered with wounds , when he fell dead at my feet . ” 8. He pronounced these words with the utmost vehe- mence . His body shook with a universal tremor . He was almost stifled with sighs , which he ...
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... side . She thus accosted the sleeping girl . 5. " Melissa , I am the genius who have ever been the friend and companion of your mother ; and I now offer you my protection . I have no allurements to tempt you with , like those of my gay ...
... side . She thus accosted the sleeping girl . 5. " Melissa , I am the genius who have ever been the friend and companion of your mother ; and I now offer you my protection . I have no allurements to tempt you with , like those of my gay ...
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... side , and seemed by all its actions to invite him to be seated nearer . 8. " Its usual manner of walking was on all - fours , but it could also walk on its two hind - feet only . It ate almost . every thing that was given to it ; but ...
... side , and seemed by all its actions to invite him to be seated nearer . 8. " Its usual manner of walking was on all - fours , but it could also walk on its two hind - feet only . It ate almost . every thing that was given to it ; but ...
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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.