The American Reader: Consisting of Familiar, Instructive, and Entertaining Stories Selected for the Use of SchoolsParaclete Potter, 1818 - 288 pages |
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... these trees , now filled with blossoms , their father told them , that he made a present of them in good condition , and that they would continue to thrive or decay , in proportion to the THE AMERICAN READER . 11 William and Thomas,
... these trees , now filled with blossoms , their father told them , that he made a present of them in good condition , and that they would continue to thrive or decay , in proportion to the THE AMERICAN READER . 11 William and Thomas,
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... told him that it was by no means reasonable , that the industrious should give up part of their labour to feed the idle . " If your tree ( said he ) has produced you no- thing , it is but a just reward of your indolence , whilst you see ...
... told him that it was by no means reasonable , that the industrious should give up part of their labour to feed the idle . " If your tree ( said he ) has produced you no- thing , it is but a just reward of your indolence , whilst you see ...
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... told the same thing before , but he had then forgotten it . 6. At this instant a man started up from be- hind the hedge , which had before concealed him from their sight . This was an old man , the owner of the garden , who had heard ...
... told the same thing before , but he had then forgotten it . 6. At this instant a man started up from be- hind the hedge , which had before concealed him from their sight . This was an old man , the owner of the garden , who had heard ...
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... told , or having it thought , that a soldier's dress , and a pair of whiskers would better become them , than decent female appa- rel . 13. Had Cleopatra attended to the advice of her parents , and not have imagined that greatness ...
... told , or having it thought , that a soldier's dress , and a pair of whiskers would better become them , than decent female appa- rel . 13. Had Cleopatra attended to the advice of her parents , and not have imagined that greatness ...
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... told you that he had just lost a large inheritance , hich he had long peaceably enjoyed ; that all his property was expended in supporting the cause , and that he had now nothing upon earth left ; do you think you should have laughed at ...
... told you that he had just lost a large inheritance , hich he had long peaceably enjoyed ; that all his property was expended in supporting the cause , and that he had now nothing upon earth left ; do you think you should have laughed at ...
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Page 280 - THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend.
Page 135 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Page 153 - I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding ; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Page 158 - And what a length of tail behind! How slow its pace! And then its hue, — Who ever saw so fine a blue?
Page 2 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 141 - Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.
Page 157 - OFT has it been my lot to mark A proud, conceited, talking spark, With eyes that hardly served at most To guard their master 'gainst a post ; Yet round the world the blade has been, To see whatever could be seen. Returning from his...
Page 159 - I've got it yet, And can produce it." — "Pray, sir, do; I'll lay my life the thing is blue." " And I'll be sworn that when you've seen The reptile, you'll pronounce him green.
Page 141 - My GOD hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me : forasmuch as before Him innocency was found in me ; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Page 2 - An Act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the author and proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." And also to an Act, entitled "An Act supplementary to an act, entitled an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits...