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11.
A plain built house after so long a stay
First Line:
A plain built house after so long a stay
Last Line:
Machines and tempests will destroy the new
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
4029
12.
A pox who'd be a poet in our days
First Line:
A pox who'd be a poet in our days
Last Line:
Next venture posture Mall shall be his muse
DMI number:
41878
13.
A skilful cook this useful art will boast
First Line:
A skilful cook this useful art will boast
Last Line:
To have a double right to use her tongue
Author:
David Garrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
31727
14.
A school for scandal tell me I beseech you
First Line:
A school for scandal tell me I beseech you
Last Line:
Till every drop of blood that's ink is spilt for you
Author:
David Garrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
38495
15.
A veteran see whose last act on the stage
First Line:
A veteran see whose last act on the stage
Last Line:
May every joy you give be tenfold yours
Author:
David Garrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
39034
16.
A long lost orphan we present tonight
First Line:
A long lost orphan we present tonight
Last Line:
A tribute due alone to Shakespeare's urn
DMI number:
22035
17.
All all shall out all that I know and feel
First Line:
All all shall out all that I know and feel
Last Line:
A little flattery sometimes does well
Author:
David Garrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
31705
18.
Adventurous we to tread the stage aspire
First Line:
Adventurous we to tread the stage aspire
Last Line:
And hope for your indulgence and applause
DMI number:
31214
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After long strutting on and off the stage
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After long strutting on and off the stage
Last Line:
Be all our business all our pride to please
DMI number:
22219
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After twice putting forth to sea his fame
First Line:
After twice putting forth to sea his fame
Last Line:
Of arrogance and regain his credit lost
Author:
Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
38743
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