Chapter I

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

-ing form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

feel admiration for

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

as acknowledged

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

anew

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

(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 Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

shockingly brutal or cruel

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

past form of “bail” — release after a security has been paid

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a lyric poet

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the act of breaking something

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

brought together in one place

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

without stop or interruption

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

every day; without missing a day

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

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

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

an ornamental facade

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

intense and profound fear

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

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From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

and nothing more

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

for more time

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

characteristic of maturity

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

worth remembering

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

the force of workers available

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a form of address for a man

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

completely unclothed

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

not any; not one

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

a painting of a naked human figure

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

throughout a period of time

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

make less visible or unclear

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

on one occasion

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

on the contrary

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

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

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

express in speech

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

English poet (1837-1909)

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

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From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a special situation

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

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

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

a fact that has been verified

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

hard to endure

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

literature in metrical form

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

precisely as stated

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

morally reprehensible

From this reading Tho’ he shows no sort of penitence at breaking Ev’ry rule of English grammar and of style, (Not a rhyme is too atrocious for his making, Not a metre for his purpose is too vile!) Tho’ his treatment is essentially destructive, And his taste a thing that no one can admire, There is something incontestably seductive In the music of his lyre!

extremely wicked

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

(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 Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

in or at the place that

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

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

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

which person or people

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Austin Dobson is a daintier performer, Andrew Lang is far more scholarly and wise, Mr. Swinburne can, of course, be somewhat warmer, Alfred Austin more amusing, if he tries; But there’s no one in the world (and well you know it!) Who can emulate the bard of whom we speak, For the literary methods of _our_ poet Are admittedly unique!

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Gentle Reader, some apologies are needed For depositing this volume on your desk, Since the author has undoubtedly exceeded All the limits of legitimate burlesque, And we look with very genuine affection To a Public who, for better or for worse, Will relieve us of this villainous collection Of abominable verse!

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

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may think that Rudyard Kipling’s work is stronger, Or that Chaucer’s may be rather more mature; Byron’s lyrics are indubitably longer, Robert Browning’s just a trifle more obscure; But ’tis certain that no poems are politer, Or more fitted for perusal in the home, Than the verses of the unassuming writer Of this memorable tome!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Author of “Misrepresentative Men” and “More Misrepresentative Men”_ _Contents_ _List of Illustrations_ “_Far long with horror she has viewed The naked Truth for being nude_” FRONTISPIECE FACING PAGE “_Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited_” _10_ “_Her wardrobe, though extremely small, sufficed a somewhat simple need_” _14_ “_At the Heart of her spouse she continued to storm_” _20_ “_Were she to mingle with her ink a little milk of human kindness_” _28_ “_And so be daily left her side to travel o’er the ocean far_” _50_ “_Where the spinsters at tea are collected, her arrival is bailed with delight_” _58_ “_He is yearning for the chance of reading Gibbon_” _64_ “_How glad the happy pair must be that Hymen’s bonds have set them free_” _80_ “_I wonder why they look such frights_” _92_ “_Small wonder she receives a shock each time she views thy billycock_” _98_ “_’She is mine!’ he announces, adjourning to the distant horizon afar_” _104_ _Publishers’ Preface_ Gentle Reader, who so patiently have waited For such viands as your poet can provide, (Which, as critics have occasionally stated, Must be trying to a delicate inside,) Once again are opportunities afforded Of a banquet, or a _déjeuner_ at least, Once again your toleration is rewarded By a literary feast!