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It will certainly be here on your birthday.

Surely the right will prevail.

The soldier, weary and wounded, stopped at the farmhouse.

Five examples in multiplication were given to complete the test in arithmetic.

The poetry was selected for the class.

The Rev. Dr. Blank reminded us of the maxim, "Honesty is the best policy."

The editor said to the errand-boy, "Paul, place these books upon the shelves under the picture."

Mary asked, "Have you enjoyed the concert?"

They had each a different religion, and each sincerely believed in his own.

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They were greatly annoyed before he arrived; for their neighbors had whispered about his coming, and it would not be a surprise.

Do you wonder that we were astonished at the actual height of the chimney?

Do you find it difficult to draw parallel lines?
There were no chestnut trees in the forest.
We met our neighbors twice in Paris.

You look annoyed, Frank. What is the matter?
For eight years, Harry lived in a foreign land.

The Hon. John Madison will preside at the meeting.

John asked, "Have you read the noted books written by Americans?”

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The gigantic pyramids of Egypt are one of the wonders

of the world.

The editor refused to return the manuscript.

Where are the trophies won in the chariot race?

The diamond is a precious stone.

Some of the best cutlery comes from England.

History tells us that when the Dutch came to Manhattan Island, they found the Indians there.

In the spring, you may find the bird's eggs in the nest. The Civil War lasted four years.

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When my salary is increased, I will pay off the mortgage. The solitary cabin stood, old and weather-beaten, on the prairie.

I am confident that the villain is guilty.

He was in receipt of a remittance from his father. Do you believe that to be your father's signature? "Wait!" said Mr. Wiseman to the wind.

stop and turn my mill for me?"

"Won't you

"With pleasure," replied the wind, "if you will build

your mill out in the open field."

James exclaimed, "See those oxen in the fields!"
Class, stand!

And in thy right hand lead with thee

The mountain-nymph, sweet Liberty.-Milton.

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Thousands of foreigners immigrate to this country. The furniture of the apartment was selected with good taste.

The dogs helped the shepherd collect his sheep.
The captain had the respect of his company.
Did you tell the boys not to wrestle?

See how fiery the Northern Lights appear!

Robert, did you see the thief whom the soldiers caught? Mary, did you hear that we harnessed grandpa's donkey to the cart?

Now, suppose-but no, I won't suppose anything about it.

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A generous fortune was left to my daughter.

In geography we learn that the Mississippi River has many tributaries.

We may pick wild flowers in the pasture and the meadows. The postcript was beneath the signature.

The harbor was deep enough for large vessels.

"A skeleton," Mr. Peary said, "was found in an iceberg." "Come," said Mrs. Jones, "there is a grate fire in the drawing-room."

The orator said, "Let us be faithful to our duty."

"Can you tell me," asked the child, "the names of the tributaries of this river?"

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It was convenient for me to travel across the desert with

the caravan.

The monkey was so full of mischief that he was a nuisance on board the ship.

We were allowed to visit the patients on Wednesday.

The history of Ancient Europe tells of many brilliant and magnificent conquests.

The conquered soldiers were most sensitive to their defeat.

The squirrel and the tortoise, the ox and the camel, the seal and the whale, are vertebrate animals.

Turnip, squash, potato, and tomato are vegetables.
Hominy, samp, and Indian meal are made from corn.
Henry W. Longfellow says, "Learn to labor and to wait."

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