St. Nicholas, Volume 13Mary Mapes Dodge Scribner & Company, 1886 - Children's literature |
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... Hundreds of thousands of years ago the monster had lived and died ; and the dust , sand , and vegetation had gradually covered it up and preserved it as a monu- ment of the animal wonders of that ancient time . — So enormous was the ...
... Hundreds of thousands of years ago the monster had lived and died ; and the dust , sand , and vegetation had gradually covered it up and preserved it as a monu- ment of the animal wonders of that ancient time . — So enormous was the ...
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... hundred miles west of Ecuador . They were first discovered by the Spaniards in the beginning of the one of them is approached , it draws in legs , head , and tail , and falls with a loud hiss . If now the captor is disposed to ride , as ...
... hundred miles west of Ecuador . They were first discovered by the Spaniards in the beginning of the one of them is approached , it draws in legs , head , and tail , and falls with a loud hiss . If now the captor is disposed to ride , as ...
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... hundred and sixty - four feet in height . It stands near the place where the ancient Roman wharves were situated , at which the ships bringing large jars and other pottery from Spain and Africa unloaded . Such jars as were broken were ...
... hundred and sixty - four feet in height . It stands near the place where the ancient Roman wharves were situated , at which the ships bringing large jars and other pottery from Spain and Africa unloaded . Such jars as were broken were ...
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... hundred years before . It must be a very satis- factory thing , when one is going to build a house , to find beneath the ground some good substantial walls which will make excellent foundations . It very often happens that these remains ...
... hundred years before . It must be a very satis- factory thing , when one is going to build a house , to find beneath the ground some good substantial walls which will make excellent foundations . It very often happens that these remains ...
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... hundred of these urns . Each pigeon- hole was owned by a family , whose name we can see inscribed on a marble tablet over the opening . Sometimes it is stated who is buried inside ; and on some of them various particulars are given ...
... hundred of these urns . Each pigeon- hole was owned by a family , whose name we can see inscribed on a marble tablet over the opening . Sometimes it is stated who is buried inside ; and on some of them various particulars are given ...
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Page 442 - I hope, without vanity, I may be allowed to say, that from long intimacy with these woods, and frequent scouting in them, my men are at least as well acquainted with all the passes and difficulties as any troops that will be employed.
Page 197 - Let us repair to the old lady's room, which is precisely in the style of our good old aunt's — that is to say, nicely fixed for all sorts of work. On one side sits the chambermaid, with her knitting ; on the other a little colored pet, learning to sew. An old decent woman is there, with her table and shears, cutting out the negroes' winter clothes, while the good old lady directs them all, incessantly knitting herself.
Page 274 - In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 15. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
Page 274 - When another speaks be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
Page 370 - There was no way for getting over but on a raft, which we set about with but one poor hatchet, and finished just after sun-setting. This was a whole day's work; we next got it launched, then went on board of it...
Page 274 - In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.
Page 460 - TAFFY was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of beef; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was not at home ; Taffy came to my house and stole a marrow-bone.
Page 275 - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
Page 435 - To show you the state of the regiment, I have sent you a report by which you will perceive what great deficiencies there are of men, arms, tents, kettles, screws (which was a fatal want before), bayonets, cartouchboxes, and every thing else.
Page 437 - The General, before they met in council, asked my private opinion concerning the expedition. I urged him, in the warmest terms I was able, to push forward, if he even did it with a small but chosen band, with such artillery and light stores as were necessary ; leaving the heavy artillery, baggage, and the like with the rear division of the army, to follow by slow and easy marches, which they might do safely while we were advanced in front.