Chapter I

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

any handsome young man

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

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From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading BROADWAY PUBLISHING CO.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

rid of obstructions

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading BROADWAY PUBLISHING CO.

not accessible to view

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

deem to be

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

(Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

many and different

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

directed downward

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

having material deleted

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

for this reason

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

go across or through

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading BROADWAY PUBLISHING CO.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

cut with a saw

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

plural of “tale” — 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 _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

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

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading _“He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.”_ --Thomson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Proem 7 Actæon 8 Adonis 10 Proserpina 13 Anaxarete 16 Penelope 18 Sappho 20 Syrinx 22 Tithonus 24 Ariadne 27 Dido 32 Daphne 37 Gay Gods and Merry Mortals PROEM.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And hence this history belated Has been--well, slightly expurgated._ ACTÆON.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

a late time of life

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Some ancient tales of Pagan days The author of this book relates Explaining how in divers ways The gods displayed their human traits; And how they oft in other years Set human beings by the ears._ _Belike these rhymes recall to you The jingles of the poet Saxe; The poet here is Saxon, too, And so must needs relate his facts In such a way that they are clear And suited to the Saxon ear._ _Some anecdotes which Homer told You’ll miss in this; but reader, pray Consider, what was good of old Would never pass the mails to-day.