MW The front—in full moonlight—had the appearance of marble, and the ninety-nine names of God on the frieze stood out black, as the frieze stood out white against the sky. The contest between this dualism and the contention of shadows…
Month: February 2021
Prothalamion
MW The guests heere to the Bride-house hie.The goodly Vale of Al’sburySets her sonne (Tame) forth, braue as May,Vpon the ioyfull Wedding day:Who, deckt vp, tow’rds his Bride is gone.So louely Isis comming on,At Oxford all the Muses meet her,And…
Amoret
The OED … Yet should it be a pleasant tale, to tellThe diuerse vsage and demeanure daint,That each to other made, as oft befell.For Amoret right fearefull was and faint,Lest she with blame her honor should attaint,That euerie word did…
Limn
MW Quotations and Authors: So that they went I trow with ample satisfaction; and, as they could not but take the Emperor for a very civil, generous, and obliging Gentleman, so they thought the better of themselves from that day…
Nebula
MW Quotations and Authors: ‘Tis irrecoverable, that ancient faith, Homely and wholesome, suited to the time,With rod or candy for child-minded men:No theologic tube, with lens on lensOf syllogism transparent, brings it near,–At best resolving some new nebula,Or blurring some…
Canary wine
The OED Quotations and Authors: FORD. I beseech you, heartily, some of you go home with meto dinner: besides your cheer, you shall have sport; I willshow you a monster. Master Doctor, you shall go; so shallyou, Master Page; and…
Voracious
MW Quotations and Authors: I confess, when I went into arms at the beginning of this war, I never troubled myself to examine sides: I was glad to hear the drums beat for soldiers, as if I had been a…
Caveat
MW Quotations and Authors: GRACE. O! he is too serious for this place, and yet better sport then than the other three, I assure you, gentlemen, wherever he is, though it be on the bench. COKES. How dost thou call…
Spirit-rapper
The OED “Odd fish!” “Poor fellow!” “Who can he be?” “Casper Hauser.” “Bless my soul!” “Uncommon countenance.” “Green prophet from Utah.” “Humbug!””Singular innocence.” “Means something.” “Spirit-rapper.” “Moon-calf.” “Piteous.” “Trying to enlist interest.” “Beware of him.” “Fast asleep here, and, doubtless,…
Belie
MW Quotations and Authors: What shall I need to draw my sword? The paperHath cut her throat already. No, ’tis slander,Whose edge is sharper than the sword, whose tongueOutvenoms all the worms of Nile, whose breathRides on the posting winds…