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The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier
The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier is here in full — 571 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:
A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_
THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238
TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE
DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier is here in full — 571 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:
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A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_
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THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238
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TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE
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DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

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augur verb US /ˈɔːɡər/

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading “THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238”

drinker noun US /ˈdrɪŋkər/

a person who drinks liquids

From this reading “TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE”

gaelic adjective US /ˈɡeɪlɪk/

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading “THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:”

invocation noun US /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading “DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,”

laureate noun US /ˈlɔːriət/

someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading “THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:”

laureates noun US /ˈlɔːriəts/

plural of “laureate” — someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading “THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:”

serenade noun US /ˌserəˈneɪd/

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading “DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,”

tourney noun US /ˈtɜːrni/

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading “THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:”

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150

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

156

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

161

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

166

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

171

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

173

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

177

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

182

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

186

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

192

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

201

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

221

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

223

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

226

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

228

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

229

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

232

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

235

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

238

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

239

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

241

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

245

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

249

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

253

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

258

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

261

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

267

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

271

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

276

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

279

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

281

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

284

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

286

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

288

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

291

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

AFFLICTIONnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

ALEnounUS /eɪl/

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

AUGURverbUS /ˈɔːɡər/

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

BARDnounUS /bɑːrd/

a lyric poet

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

BOGLE

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

BOSPHORUS

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

BROTHERSnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

CADI'S

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

CAROLINEadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

COMFORTnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

D'ARTHUR

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

DAnounUS /dɑː/

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

DAMEnounUS /deɪm/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

DIRGEnounUS /dɜːrdʒ/

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

DOUDNEY

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

DRINKERnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/

a person who drinks liquids

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

DUVAL

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

EASTERNadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

ENNUYE

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

ERIN'S

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

FORGET-ME-NOTnoun

small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

FRANCESCA

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

FREDEGONDE

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From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

FRIARnounUS /ˈfraɪər/

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

FRIENDnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

FYTTE

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

GAELICadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪlɪk/

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

GLASGOWnounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

HELENnounUS /ˈhelən/

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

INVOCATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

ISHMAELnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

JUPITERnounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

LAnounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

LAMENTverbUS /ləˈment/

express grief verbally

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

LAUNCELOT

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From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

LAUREATEnounUS /ˈlɔːriət/

someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

LAUREATESnounUS /ˈlɔːriəts/

plural of “laureate” — someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

LAYverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

LOVER'SnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

MACPHERSON

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From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

MARRYverbUS /ˈmeri/

take in marriage

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

MASSACREverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

MEDITATIONnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

MIDNIGHTnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

MiscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

MISHAPnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

MORT

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

PARR'S

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From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

PERSONSnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

PILLSnounUS /pɪlz/

plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

PLACESnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

POEMnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

PoeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/

of or relating to poetry

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

PuffverbUS /pʌf/

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

REDnounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

RHYMEnounUS /raɪm/

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

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

RIMINI

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From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

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

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

SERENADEnounUS /ˌserəˈneɪd/

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

SHERWOODnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

SIRnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading A POEM, 182 LITTLE JOHN AND THE RED FRIAR: A LAY OF SHERWOOD:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 186 FYTTE THE SECOND, 192 THE RHYME OF SIR LAUNCELOT BOGLE : A LEGEND OF GLASGOW, 201 _Illustrations of the Puff Poetical_

SONGnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

SPACEnounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading DEATH OF DUVAL, 261 EASTERN SERENADE, 267 DAME FREDEGONDE, 271 SONG OF THE ENNUYE, 276 THE DEATH OF SPACE, 279 CAROLINE, 281 TO A FORGET-ME-NOT, 284 THE MEETING, 286 THE MISHAP, 288 COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, 291 THE INVOCATION,

TARQUINnoun

according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

TOURNEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrni/

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON: FROM THE GAELIC, 150 THE LAUREATES' TOURNEY:-- FYTTE THE FIRST, 156 FYTTE THE SECOND, 161 THE ROYAL BANQUET, 166 THE BARD OF ERIN'S LAMENT, 171 THE LAUREATE, 173 A MIDNIGHT MEDITATION, 177 MONTGOMERY:

WANTverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY, 239 WANT PLACES, 241 _Miscellaneous Poems_ THE LAY OF THE LOVER'S FRIEND, 245 FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, 249 THE CADI'S DAUGHTER: A LEGEND OF THE BOSPHORUS, 253 THE DIRGE OF THE DRINKER, 258 THE

WARNINGnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE DEATH OF ISHMAEL, 221 PARR'S LIFE PILLS, 223 TARQUIN AND THE AUGUR, 226 LA MORT D'ARTHUR, 228 JUPITER AND THE INDIAN ALE, 229 THE LAY OF THE DOUDNEY BROTHERS, 232 PARIS AND HELEN, 235 A WARNING, 238

Chapter 2 of The Book of Ballads, edited by Bon Gaultier by Theodore, Sir Martin holds 571 sentences, grouped into 115 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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