The Standard Second Reader: Containing Introductory Exercises in Articulation, an Explanatory Index, Reading Lessons, &cJ.L. Shorey, 1868 - 216 pages |
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... thought , through . 321. C is silent in Con - nect'i - cut , in - dict , mus'cle , vict'- uals . S is silent in aisle , is'land , vis'count . SOUNDS OF DIPHTHONGS . * – : - 322. ai as a aim , braid , drain , gain , hail , main , plait ...
... thought , through . 321. C is silent in Con - nect'i - cut , in - dict , mus'cle , vict'- uals . S is silent in aisle , is'land , vis'count . SOUNDS OF DIPHTHONGS . * – : - 322. ai as a aim , braid , drain , gain , hail , main , plait ...
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... thought of my ride ! I ran a - bout the house talk'ing of where I was going , and re - joic'ing so much , that when I got in'to the carriage I was tired , and fell asleep . 5. When I awoke , I saw the green fields on both sides of the ...
... thought of my ride ! I ran a - bout the house talk'ing of where I was going , and re - joic'ing so much , that when I got in'to the carriage I was tired , and fell asleep . 5. When I awoke , I saw the green fields on both sides of the ...
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... thought of his leaving her . 4. George said nothing to her ; but he saw that she would be greatly dis - tressed if he went ; and he resolved that , for his moth'er's sake , he would give up his wish to go to sea . 5. He said to the man ...
... thought of his leaving her . 4. George said nothing to her ; but he saw that she would be greatly dis - tressed if he went ; and he resolved that , for his moth'er's sake , he would give up his wish to go to sea . 5. He said to the man ...
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... thought John . dog ? or a calf ? Is it a - sleep ? It does not move . " So he went softly up to the foot of the tree , and there found that the black ball was a young , very young , and helpless bear . 3. " I'll have you if you will but ...
... thought John . dog ? or a calf ? Is it a - sleep ? It does not move . " So he went softly up to the foot of the tree , and there found that the black ball was a young , very young , and helpless bear . 3. " I'll have you if you will but ...
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... thought John ; ' you have fallen out of your house , and you have not the strength to climb up to it again . But I must take care that your mother does not see me ; she may be hid in the bushes close by , or in some hole in the ground ...
... thought John ; ' you have fallen out of your house , and you have not the strength to climb up to it again . But I must take care that your mother does not see me ; she may be hid in the bushes close by , or in some hole in the ground ...
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Page 136 - Favors. 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God ! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I 'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Page 212 - Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Page 213 - He taught me also, and said unto me, 'Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Page 124 - A rose's brief, bright life of joy, Such unto him was given ; — Go ! thou must play alone, my boy ! Thy brother is in heaven.
Page 128 - THE NORTH WIND DOTH BLOW he north wind doth blow, And we shall have snow, And what will poor Robin do then, Poor thing? He'll sit in a barn, And keep himself warm, And hide his head under his wing, Poor thing.
Page 214 - But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Page 58 - THE USE OF FLOWERS. GOD might have bade the earth bring forth Enough for great and small, The oak tree, and the cedar tree, Without a flower at all.
Page 212 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes : fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Page 93 - Come up, come up, for the world is fair, Where the merry leaves dance in the summer air !" And the birds below give back the cry, " We come, we come, to the branches high...
Page 213 - Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.