Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and Prose Glossary

by Anna Letitia Barbauld

Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and Prose Glossary

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scarce

lacking

tempest

violent storm

wan

weaken

solemn

grave and serious

tresses

long locks of hair

ungenial

not cheerful.

bosom

hold very close

spire

church tower.

languor

tranquility

melancholy

deep sadness

moulder

slowly decay

predecessor

person before the current holder

enameled

to coat or decorate with enamel

kine

cows

slumber

sleep.

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