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"Kindness is a noble and effective weapon, for it strikes the heart.”

"A loud voice bespeaks the vulgar

man."

"It was the lark, the herald of the morn."-Shakespeare..

The capacity of the granary is two thousand bushels.

The premium was awarded to the pupil for good behavior.

"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.” — Wordsworth.

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Cred'e re [cred'i tus] = to believe. Lo'cus a place. Fors [for'tis] brave, strong.

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"Live truly, and thy life shall be a great and noble creed."- Bonar. "Creditors have better memories than debtors."- Franklin.

That statement is incredible.

When performing on the trapeze, the athlete dislocated his arm.

The paper contained much news of local interest.

"The comforter whom we need is not the one who will merely say kind things, but the one who will do them."

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In a court of law, a jury consists of a body of sworn jurors, usually twelve in number, whose duty it is

con tend'ing to sit in judgment at the trial of any

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question in dispute between the contending parties and to render a verdict in accord with the evidence given by the witnesses examined.

"Every successful resistance to temptation is a victory."

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Honesty of action is the foundation of the finest manners."

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"A moral, sensible, well-bred man Will not affront me, no other can.' Cowper.

"Virtue must tip the preacher's tongue and the ruler's scepter with authority."

"Self-mastery is the essence of heroism."- Emerson.

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Articles of commerce imported are called im'ports; those exported, ex'ports. A vessel used to transport' soldiers is called a trans'port. "Thick with sparkling Orient gems The portal shone."- Milton.

A portfolio is a portable case for holding loose papers, drawings, etc.

The porter will carry the luggage for the passengers.

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The assembled spectators were much pleased with the play given recently at the theater.

"Applause from old friends and neighbors is the most grateful that ever reaches human ears." Blaine. I took luncheon at the café. "There the capitol thou seest Above the rest lifting its stately head." Milton.

“The rascal hath good mettle in him."

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"Work wields the weapons of power, wins the palm of success, and wears the crown of victory."

- Pierson.

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