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... reason to be- lieve that the present century will not destroy a predilection common to all pre- ceding centuries , for this vehicle of in- struction . If the tale shall win one additional favour or kindness 1 * 5 PREFACE. ...
... reason to be- lieve that the present century will not destroy a predilection common to all pre- ceding centuries , for this vehicle of in- struction . If the tale shall win one additional favour or kindness 1 * 5 PREFACE. ...
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... reason , those schools are best where the pupils have a wide range of meadow and grove , pleasant brooks and safe bathing - places . This was remarkably true of the Oaks , which was so called on ac- count of a number of great and ...
... reason , those schools are best where the pupils have a wide range of meadow and grove , pleasant brooks and safe bathing - places . This was remarkably true of the Oaks , which was so called on ac- count of a number of great and ...
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... reasons for what he does . " " What reasons ? " asked Frank , eagerly ; but the other boys prevented a reply . " Never mind about the reasons , " said Mer- riman ; " I hope something will turn up to change your uncle's purpose . - But ...
... reasons for what he does . " " What reasons ? " asked Frank , eagerly ; but the other boys prevented a reply . " Never mind about the reasons , " said Mer- riman ; " I hope something will turn up to change your uncle's purpose . - But ...
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... reason of a trampling down of his newly - sown turnip - beds ; he therefore held out some time against these requests . At length , however , Carl entered the garden , and joined in the petition ; upon which the old man instantly ...
... reason of a trampling down of his newly - sown turnip - beds ; he therefore held out some time against these requests . At length , however , Carl entered the garden , and joined in the petition ; upon which the old man instantly ...
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... reason is worth your notice : I have given you a little training . " " You seem to lay an emphasis on that word , Mr. Barry . " " I do , sir . Did you ever consider the difference between teaching and training ? And did you ever apply ...
... reason is worth your notice : I have given you a little training . " " You seem to lay an emphasis on that word , Mr. Barry . " " I do , sir . Did you ever consider the difference between teaching and training ? And did you ever apply ...
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Page 223 - The best laid schemes o' mice an' men, Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy! Still thou art blest, compar'd wi' me! The present only toucheth thee: But, och! I backward cast my e'e, On prospects drear! An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an
Page 160 - O could I flow like thee, and make thy stream My great example, as it is my theme! Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull, Strong without rage, without o'er-flowing full.
Page 134 - What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord : I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.
Page 176 - As is the harebell that adorns the field ; And in her hand, for sceptre, she does wield 'Tway birchen sprays...
Page 178 - The limits of their little reign, And unknown regions dare descry : Still as they run they look behind, They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy. Gay hope is theirs by fancy fed, Less pleasing when possest; The tear forgot as soon as shed, The sunshine of the breast...
Page 134 - Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? and this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come.
Page 78 - Mars a rather large pin's head, on a circle of 654 feet; Juno, Ceres, Vesta, and Pallas, grains of sand, in orbits of from 1000 to 1200 feet; Jupiter a moderate-sized orange...
Page 136 - The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake,
Page 178 - The tear forgot as soon as shed, The sunshine of the breast: Theirs buxom health, of rosy hue, Wild wit, invention ever new, And lively cheer, of vigour born, The thoughtless day, the easy night, The spirits pure, the slumbers light That fly th
Page 134 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.