"Lovely is this rose; but there is still a lovelier," said the wise man.

The loveliest of our British ones is the Plumose Anemone.

Yes, lovely was the right word for herlovely and lovable.

Lovely indeed are these cliffs; first, because of the profusion of fern frond, leaf, and moss, growing from everything that can climb to, lay hold of, or root itself in crack, crevice, or ledge, and droop, glistening with spray-drops, or wave whispering in the wind; next, because of the striking form and colour of the cliffs themselves.

The rehearsal of this entertainment took place on the 16th of January, and the nymphs of Diana were represented by the twelve reigning beauties of the Court, among whom the most lovely was Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency.

And to me the loveliest of all is charity.

And even more lovely than Salome are a pair of girls locked in each other's arms close by Herodias on the daïs.

Coniston Old Man. Springslow to come along these shadowy gorgeshad come in real earnest now, spring that was almost summer; and Lady Maulevrier's gardens were as lovely as dreamland.

Then over the picture thrice waving her spear, "Come forth!" said the good Geraldine; When, behold, from the canvass descending, appear Fair Ellen, in person more lovely than e'er, With grace more than ever divine! Myrtilla.

" I have never beheld any thing more lovely than scenery characteristically English; and Goldsmith, who was something of a traveller, and had gazed on several beautiful countries, was justified in speaking with such affectionate admiration of our still more beautiful England, Where lawns extend that scorn Arcadian pride.

The long mid-day twilights came first, uncertain and gray to begin with, but getting brighter and more lovely as time went on.