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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

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From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

set of bells hung in a bell tower

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

without doubt or question

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

tending to consume or use often wastefully

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

take exception to

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

an ornamental facade

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

great merriment

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

lacking power or ability

From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

repetitive and persistent

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

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From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

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From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC)

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

not often

From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Near by S. Nicaise, half-paralysed, and impotent, feebly shook.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

in a softened tone

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

difficult to solve or alleviate

From this reading In uncontrollable hilarity pealed S. Mary, contrasting clearly with the subdued carillon of S. Mark.

corresponding exactly

From this reading From all sides, seldom in unison, resounded bells.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

during the time that

From this reading S. Elizabeth and S. Sebastian, in Flower Street, seemed in loud dispute, while S. Ann “on the Hill,” all hollow, cracked, consumptive, fretful, did nothing but complain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.

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From this reading ODETTE: a Fairy Tale for Weary People GLENMOUTH: A Romantic Novel [_In Preparation_] _With a Frontispiece by Augustus John_ Τίς δ’ ἀγροιῶτίς τοι θελγει νόον, οὐκ ἐπισταμένα τὰ βράκε’ ἔλκην ἐπὶ τῶν σφύρων.—_Sappho._ THE clangour of bells grew insistent.