Harry and Lucy Concluded: Being the Last Part of Early Lessons. In Four Volumes, Том 3R. Hunter, ... and Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1827 - 354 страници |
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... opened , and they drove in . " Now we shall see what sort of a place it is , " said Lucy . Rupert's cottage was at the foot of a high hill covered with trees , which sheltered it at the back . In front was a very small green lawn ...
... opened , and they drove in . " Now we shall see what sort of a place it is , " said Lucy . Rupert's cottage was at the foot of a high hill covered with trees , which sheltered it at the back . In front was a very small green lawn ...
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... mind had , indeed , opened during his travels to other objects , but still these had been in- troduced , or had interested him by their connection with the steam engine , to which he had traced every thing good or great . So 7.
... mind had , indeed , opened during his travels to other objects , but still these had been in- troduced , or had interested him by their connection with the steam engine , to which he had traced every thing good or great . So 7.
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... opened the box and saw it . Be- sides , I was afraid that you would think it was my fault . " " No , I could not be so unjust , " said Harry . " I remember how carefully you packed it , and how good - natured you were about it ; and I ...
... opened the box and saw it . Be- sides , I was afraid that you would think it was my fault . " " No , I could not be so unjust , " said Harry . " I remember how carefully you packed it , and how good - natured you were about it ; and I ...
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... opened the dam , and ad- mitted a little water , it gradually disap- peared , and left the canal dry . His father willingly gave his assistance , and having examined the spot , and per- ceiving that the sand communicated with other ...
... opened the dam , and ad- mitted a little water , it gradually disap- peared , and left the canal dry . His father willingly gave his assistance , and having examined the spot , and per- ceiving that the sand communicated with other ...
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... with the back of the spade . When the dam was again opened , the canal was tight and firm to admiration , and Harry felt not only the pleasure of successful labour , but the satisfaction of having ac- quired knowledge 22.
... with the back of the spade . When the dam was again opened , the canal was tight and firm to admiration , and Harry felt not only the pleasure of successful labour , but the satisfaction of having ac- quired knowledge 22.
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