Swinton's First [-sixth] Reader, Book 3Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor, & Company, 1882 |
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... Lion ( Part I. ) . 210 ( Part II . ) LXII . BRIGHT EXAMPLES . The Slave and the Lion LXIII . A Child's First Grief ― · 213 216 LXIV . The Youth of David ( Part I. ) 218 LXV . The Youth of David ( Part II . ) • LXVI . Letting the Old Cat ...
... Lion ( Part I. ) . 210 ( Part II . ) LXII . BRIGHT EXAMPLES . The Slave and the Lion LXIII . A Child's First Grief ― · 213 216 LXIV . The Youth of David ( Part I. ) 218 LXV . The Youth of David ( Part II . ) • LXVI . Letting the Old Cat ...
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... lion ? The grizzly bear ? These are indeed very fierce animals ; but do you think they are as savage as the tiger ? O , no ! 2. This terrible creature springs on the lion , and easily brings him to the ground . He can fell an ox with ...
... lion ? The grizzly bear ? These are indeed very fierce animals ; but do you think they are as savage as the tiger ? O , no ! 2. This terrible creature springs on the lion , and easily brings him to the ground . He can fell an ox with ...
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... LION . - Part I. Andro - elus € är'thage a - rē'nȧ a - wak'ened im - mē'di - ate - ly grăt'i - tūde PREPARATORY DICTATION . ref'uge eǎv'ern sen'tençed 1. The grateful man grasped the tempting bowl ; gratitude was in his look . - 2 ...
... LION . - Part I. Andro - elus € är'thage a - rē'nȧ a - wak'ened im - mē'di - ate - ly grăt'i - tūde PREPARATORY DICTATION . ref'uge eǎv'ern sen'tençed 1. The grateful man grasped the tempting bowl ; gratitude was in his look . - 2 ...
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... lion , which stood right in his way . Of course he expected noth- ing else than to be at once torn to pieces ; but to his great surprise the lion came gently to- wards him , making a low , moaning sound as though he were begging help ...
... lion , which stood right in his way . Of course he expected noth- ing else than to be at once torn to pieces ; but to his great surprise the lion came gently to- wards him , making a low , moaning sound as though he were begging help ...
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William Swinton. 7. Androclus took the paw in his hand , the lion keeping quite still , drew out the thorn , and washed the wound . At once the animal was free from pain . 8. Now comes the first strange part of our story . The lion began ...
William Swinton. 7. Androclus took the paw in his hand , the lion keeping quite still , drew out the thorn , and washed the wound . At once the animal was free from pain . 8. Now comes the first strange part of our story . The lion began ...
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Page 221 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Page 170 - And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him ; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
Page 175 - And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck : And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had ; and they cried before him, Bow the knee : and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Page 125 - I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country...
Page 210 - A word, a look, has crushed to earth Full many a budding flower : Which, had a smile but owned its birth, Would bless life's darkest hour. Then deem it not an idle thing A pleasant word to speak ; The face you wear, the thoughts you bring, A heart may heal or break.
Page 229 - I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Page 127 - But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. With a little, old driver so lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be St.
Page 167 - Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed : for, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
Page 25 - Suppose your task, my little man, Is very hard to get, Will it make it any easier For you to sit and fret? And wouldn't it be wiser, Than waiting like a dunce, To go to work in earnest, And learn the thing at once? Suppose that some boys have a horse, And some a coach and pair, Will it tire you less, while walking, To say, "It isn't fair?
Page 217 - And by the brook, and in the glade, Are all our wanderings o'er? Oh, while my brother with me played, Would I had loved him more.