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Page 226
... wings . The figure implies that the sands are raised ( levied ) by the winds to serve as ballast ( poise their lighter wings ) . Levied has its mili- tary connotation ( i . e . the sands are levied like troops of soldiers ) as well as ...
... wings . The figure implies that the sands are raised ( levied ) by the winds to serve as ballast ( poise their lighter wings ) . Levied has its mili- tary connotation ( i . e . the sands are levied like troops of soldiers ) as well as ...
Page 227
... wings . pennons , pinions , wings . instinct , imbued , charged . Syrtis , quicksand . The Syrtes were two gulfs on the north coast of Africa , much dreaded for their quicksands . crude consistence , unrefined mixture . Crude means ...
... wings . pennons , pinions , wings . instinct , imbued , charged . Syrtis , quicksand . The Syrtes were two gulfs on the north coast of Africa , much dreaded for their quicksands . crude consistence , unrefined mixture . Crude means ...
Page 284
... wings , and thou with thy compeers , Used to the yoke , drawest his triumphant wheels In progress through the road of Heaven star - paved . " While thus he spake , the angelic squadron bright Turned fiery red , sharpening in moonëd ...
... wings , and thou with thy compeers , Used to the yoke , drawest his triumphant wheels In progress through the road of Heaven star - paved . " While thus he spake , the angelic squadron bright Turned fiery red , sharpening in moonëd ...
Contents
Preface | v |
A Paraphrase on Psalm 114 | 1 |
On the Death of a Fair Infant Anno Ætatis | 7 |
Copyright | |
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