Introduction to the English Reader, Or A Selection of Pieces: In Prose and Poetry ... To Which, by the Aid of a Key, is Scrupulously Applied Mr. Walker's Pronunciation ...Lincoln & Edmands, 1831 - 168 Seiten |
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... never be expressed in a feeble and languid manner . Even the falling of the voice may be managed with spirit and variety . III . As the art of reading greatly depends on the proper management of the breath , it should be used with ...
... never be expressed in a feeble and languid manner . Even the falling of the voice may be managed with spirit and variety . III . As the art of reading greatly depends on the proper management of the breath , it should be used with ...
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... never treat a fellow - creature ill , without offend- ing the gracious Cré - a'tor and Father of all . A kind word , nay , even a kind look , often affords cóm'fórt to the afflicted . Every desire of the heart , every secret thought ...
... never treat a fellow - creature ill , without offend- ing the gracious Cré - a'tor and Father of all . A kind word , nay , even a kind look , often affords cóm'fórt to the afflicted . Every desire of the heart , every secret thought ...
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... never told a lie , even in jest . All our moral duties are contained in these few words " Do as you would be done by . " The following was a favourite sentiment of the wise and good Soc'ra - teş : " We should eat and drink , in - order ...
... never told a lie , even in jest . All our moral duties are contained in these few words " Do as you would be done by . " The following was a favourite sentiment of the wise and good Soc'ra - teş : " We should eat and drink , in - order ...
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... never learn'ed to write . " SECTION VII . Prry the sorrows and sufferings of the poor . Dişdǎin ' not to enter their wretched abodes ; nor to listen to their moving lam - en - tä'tions . Gratitude is a delightful emotion . The grateful ...
... never learn'ed to write . " SECTION VII . Prry the sorrows and sufferings of the poor . Dişdǎin ' not to enter their wretched abodes ; nor to listen to their moving lam - en - tä'tions . Gratitude is a delightful emotion . The grateful ...
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... Never insult the unfortunate , especially when they plore relief or assistance . If you cannot grant their reques refuse them mildly and tenderly . If you feel compassion them , ( and what good heàrt can behold distress without fe ing ...
... Never insult the unfortunate , especially when they plore relief or assistance . If you cannot grant their reques refuse them mildly and tenderly . If you feel compassion them , ( and what good heàrt can behold distress without fe ing ...
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accent aetion ǎmóng àre ǎway beauty behold betimes bird blessings blest bloom bo'şóm breast breath brother crying cheerful coin of France colour cóm'fórt cries darkness death delight diphthongal earth endeavour eyes father favour fear flowers gay bowers gentle give grace ground hand happiness Hast thou havock hear heart Heav'n heav'nly Henbane hon'our hum'ble in'dustry intj joys kind king labour live look Lord Louis-d'ors mark mind morning mother môûn'tain my-self na'ture never night nosegay o'er observ'ed pain passions păst pause peace pleaş'ure poor pow'r praise pron rest rise Rob'ert SECTION VII sing skies sleep smiling smiling train Soc'ra-teş sorrows soul sound spring stranger stream superiour sweet tears tempest tender thee there'fore thine thing thou e'er thought tree Tutor universal song vir'tue virtue voice vowel wânt wings words wôûnds young youth
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Seite 147 - And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3...
Seite 86 - I voluntarily offered him all my money for one. I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers, and sisters; and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth. This put me in mind what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money ; and they laughed at me so much for my folly, that I cried with. vexation, and the reflection gave me more chagrin...
Seite 108 - Nor love thy life, nor hate; but what thou liv'st Live well; how long or short, permit to Heaven: And now prepare thee for another sight.
Seite 138 - And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. In works of labour or of skill I would be busy too: For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books, or work, or healthful play Let my first years be past, That I may give for every day Some good account at last.
Seite 130 - HAPPY the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter fire.
Seite 150 - O may these thoughts possess my breast, ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ! ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 'Consent to sin, for God is there.
Seite 134 - The young who labour and the old who rest. Is any sick ? the Man of Ross relieves, Prescribes, attends, the med'cine makes and gives. Is there a variance ? enter but his door, Balk'd are the courts, and contest is no more ; Despairing quacks with curses fled the place, And vile attorneys, now a useless race.
Seite 131 - Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter, fire. Blest, who can unconcern'dly find Hours, days, and years, slide soft away In health of body; peace of mind; Quiet by day; Sound sleep by night; study and ease Together mix'd; sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please With meditation.
Seite 134 - Or in proud falls magnificently lost, But clear and artless, pouring through the plain Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who tanght that heaven-directed spire to rise ? ' The Man of Ross,
Seite 134 - But clear and artless, pouring through the plain, Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who taught that Heaven-directed spire to rise ? " The Man of Ross," each lisping babe replies. Behold the Market-place, with poor o'erspread, The Man of Ross...