The School board readers. Standard i(iii-vi), ed. by a former H.M. inspector of schools, Volumen 4 |
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... danger . " Fifteen knights had lost their lives in doing combat with this dragon . 66 St. George no sooner heard thereof than he resolved B either to free the land from so great a danger Four . ] 17 THE SCHOOL BOARD READERS .
... danger . " Fifteen knights had lost their lives in doing combat with this dragon . 66 St. George no sooner heard thereof than he resolved B either to free the land from so great a danger Four . ] 17 THE SCHOOL BOARD READERS .
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School board readers. either to free the land from so great a danger , or to finish his days in the attempt . So taking leave of all present he rode forth with a noble and undaunted courage . Coming to the middle of the plain , he there ...
School board readers. either to free the land from so great a danger , or to finish his days in the attempt . So taking leave of all present he rode forth with a noble and undaunted courage . Coming to the middle of the plain , he there ...
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... , to my great comfort , I clambered up the cliffs of the shore , and sat me down upon the grass , free from danger and quite out of the reach of the water . I was now landed , and safe on shore , 32 [ Stand . THE SCHOOL BOARD READERS .
... , to my great comfort , I clambered up the cliffs of the shore , and sat me down upon the grass , free from danger and quite out of the reach of the water . I was now landed , and safe on shore , 32 [ Stand . THE SCHOOL BOARD READERS .
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... danger , we reached the land . Here we were seized by the barbarous inhabitants , and carried up the country for slaves to the emperor . We were employed about some public buildings , made to work very hard with the whip at our backs ...
... danger , we reached the land . Here we were seized by the barbarous inhabitants , and carried up the country for slaves to the emperor . We were employed about some public buildings , made to work very hard with the whip at our backs ...
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... danger of perishing in each ; but that if he had courage and endurance the gods would help him , and that when he had achieved the twelve labours he would be happy again , and after his death he would become a god . Now King Eurystheus ...
... danger of perishing in each ; but that if he had courage and endurance the gods would help him , and that when he had achieved the twelve labours he would be happy again , and after his death he would become a god . Now King Eurystheus ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Página 67 - There was a rustling that seemed like a bustling Of merry crowds justling at pitching and hustling; Small feet were pattering, wooden shoes clattering, Little hands clapping, and little tongues chattering; And, like fowls in a farm-yard when barley is scattering, Out came the children running. All the little boys and girls, With rosy cheeks and flaxen curls, And sparkling eyes and teeth like pearls, Tripping and skipping, ran merrily after The wonderful music with shouting and laughter.
Página 150 - The way was long, the wind was cold, The Minstrel was infirm and old; His withered cheek, and tresses gray, Seemed to have known a better day; The harp, his sole remaining joy, Was carried by an orphan boy.
Página 66 - And what's dead can't come to life, I think. So, friend, we're not the folks to shrink From the duty of giving you something for drink, And a matter of money to put in your poke; But, as for the guilders, what we spoke Of them, as you very well know, was in joke. Beside, our losses have made us thrifty; A thousand guilders! Come, take fifty!
Página 155 - There were indeed some persons, but their number was very small, that continued a kind of hobbling march on the broken arches, but fell through one after another, being quite tired and spent with so long a walk.
Página 64 - And the muttering grew to a grumbling ; And the grumbling grew to a mighty rumbling : And out of the houses the rats came tumbling.
Página 85 - THE boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but him had fled ; The flame that lit the battle's wreck, Shone round him o'er the dead. Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm ; A creature of heroic blood, A proud, though child-like form.
Página 63 - I'm able. By means of a secret charm, to draw All creatures living beneath the sun, That creep or swim or fly or run, After me so as you never saw! And I chiefly use my charm On creatures that do people harm, The mole and toad and newt and viper; And people call me the Pied Piper.
Página 64 - Smiling first a little smile, As if he knew what magic slept In his quiet pipe the while; Then, like a musical adept, To blow the pipe his lips he wrinkled, And green and blue his sharp eyes twinkled, Like a...
Página 85 - Say, father, say, If yet my task is done ?" He knew not that the chieftain lay Unconscious of his son. " Speak, father !" once again he cried, " If I may yet be gone ! And" — but the booming shots replied, And fast the flames rolled on.
Página 155 - I see multitudes of people passing over it, said I, and a black cloud hanging on each end of it. As I looked more attentively, I saw several of the passengers dropping through the bridge, into the great tide that flowed underneath it ; and upon...