Exercises in the composition of Greek iambic verse. [With] Key1879 |
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... present no very striking opportunities of this kind ; but the words ' from age to age ' naturally suggest Tov di ' aiwvos Xpóvov , and for ' Liberty ' we shall of neces- sity put тоvλɛɛpov , which will find its most appro- priate place ...
... present no very striking opportunities of this kind ; but the words ' from age to age ' naturally suggest Tov di ' aiwvos Xpóvov , and for ' Liberty ' we shall of neces- sity put тоvλɛɛpov , which will find its most appro- priate place ...
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... present Times past , what once I was and what am now . 1. On this day the πάνδημος λεὼς ( 2. 3. and part of 4. ) holds ( daivvoi ) feast , & c . and orders ( aorist ) cessation of . . . toils to all , ( rest of 4. 5. ) unwilling giving ...
... present Times past , what once I was and what am now . 1. On this day the πάνδημος λεὼς ( 2. 3. and part of 4. ) holds ( daivvoi ) feast , & c . and orders ( aorist ) cessation of . . . toils to all , ( rest of 4. 5. ) unwilling giving ...
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... present ) When in a secret and dead hour of night , Due sacrifice performed with barbarous rites Of muttered charms and solemn invocation , You made the Magi call the dreadful powers That read futurity , to know the fate Impending o'er ...
... present ) When in a secret and dead hour of night , Due sacrifice performed with barbarous rites Of muttered charms and solemn invocation , You made the Magi call the dreadful powers That read futurity , to know the fate Impending o'er ...
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... present , and remember ( μνείαν ἔχω ) 2. how once ȧwpóvvкToç secretly in darkness 3. you sacrificed , as is customary among barbarians , 4. muttering a song , using solemn Xeraì , 5. 6. 7. and raised up the Magi to call the dread ...
... present , and remember ( μνείαν ἔχω ) 2. how once ȧwpóvvкToç secretly in darkness 3. you sacrificed , as is customary among barbarians , 4. muttering a song , using solemn Xeraì , 5. 6. 7. and raised up the Magi to call the dread ...
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... present need ? L. No less than if I should my brothers lose . C. Were they of manly prime , or youthful bloom ? L. As smooth as Hebe's their unrazored lips . 1. Bereft , ipnμów . 2. δύσποροι ὁδοί . 3. Divide , voopiw : near - ushering ...
... present need ? L. No less than if I should my brothers lose . C. Were they of manly prime , or youthful bloom ? L. As smooth as Hebe's their unrazored lips . 1. Bereft , ipnμów . 2. δύσποροι ὁδοί . 3. Divide , voopiw : near - ushering ...
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