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... step , and burnished knocker . Then at such time would each row by turns catch the scorching sun of noon , or be bathed in a glorious shadow when the sun sunk down later away to westward . Just now the little place wore its brightest ...
... step , and burnished knocker . Then at such time would each row by turns catch the scorching sun of noon , or be bathed in a glorious shadow when the sun sunk down later away to westward . Just now the little place wore its brightest ...
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... step in and rescue them , to make them think ? " " That is it , little one ; if they would but think , " replied the man , and his face became more grave and thoughtful . " But they will not , cannot , dare not . " Dot mused , in ...
... step in and rescue them , to make them think ? " " That is it , little one ; if they would but think , " replied the man , and his face became more grave and thoughtful . " But they will not , cannot , dare not . " Dot mused , in ...
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... steps to Lowther Street . The little ones ' appetites had certainly been sharpened by their morning's outing , for they ate a hearty meal . Afterwards Great - heart insisted on their remaining quite quiet until it was time for them to ...
... steps to Lowther Street . The little ones ' appetites had certainly been sharpened by their morning's outing , for they ate a hearty meal . Afterwards Great - heart insisted on their remaining quite quiet until it was time for them to ...
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... steps to Lowther Street . As was their wont , the three had a quiet talk before the little ones were put to rest . Amongst much else of interest and service to them , Great - heart said , " It is possible that in my anxiety to teach and ...
... steps to Lowther Street . As was their wont , the three had a quiet talk before the little ones were put to rest . Amongst much else of interest and service to them , Great - heart said , " It is possible that in my anxiety to teach and ...
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... steps eastward and see whether they could find anything in that quarter for interest and study . Of course the children were delighted at the idea ; all would be new to them . There was a short , friendly lecture ere starting ...
... steps eastward and see whether they could find anything in that quarter for interest and study . Of course the children were delighted at the idea ; all would be new to them . There was a short , friendly lecture ere starting ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 368 - Such songs have power to quiet The restless pulse of care, And come like the benediction That follows after prayer. Then read from the treasured volume The poem of thy choice, And lend to the rhyme of the poet The beauty of thy voice. And the night shall be filled with music, And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs, And as silently steal away.
Página 248 - Tis the voice of the sluggard ; I heard him complain, " You have waked me too soon, I must slumber again." As the door on its hinges, so he on his bed, Turns his sides, and his shoulders, and his heavy head. "A little more sleep, and a little more slumber...