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851.
As when the swains the Lybian lion chase
First Line:
As when the swains the Lybian lion chase
Last Line:
His sides he lashes and erects his mane
DMI number:
39818
852.
As when the winds their airy quarrel try
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As when the winds their airy quarrel try
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So deep in earth his fixed foundations lie
DMI number:
39982
853.
As when two adverse hurricanes arise
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As when two adverse hurricanes arise
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But equal strength maintains a doubtful field
DMI number:
39704
854.
As when two black clouds
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As when two black clouds
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So frowned the mighty combatants
DMI number:
40438
855.
As when two bulls for their fair female fight
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As when two bulls for their fair female fight
Last Line:
Loud cries and roaring sounds rebellow through the wood
DMI number:
39326
856.
As when two bulls for their fair female fight
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As when two bulls for their fair female fight
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So clash their swords and so their shields resound
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
31672
857.
As when we see the early rising sun
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As when we see the early rising sun
Last Line:
To make his midday great and glorious
Author:
Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:
14796
858.
As when we view the waves by tempests swollen
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As when we view the waves by tempests swollen
Last Line:
Despairs and in each wave expects his death
DMI number:
39938
859.
As where the lightning runs along the ground
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As where the lightning runs along the ground
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But scales of scurf and putrefaction breed
DMI number:
39776
860.
As wind in hypochondria pent
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As wind in hypochondria pent
Last Line:
And vents itself in prophecies
Author:
Samuel Butler (Absolute)
DMI number:
18407
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