forbore

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On go Vibidius and his mate, and tilt Whole flagons into cups Allifae-built: We follow suit: the host's two friends alone Forbore to treat the wine-flask as their own.

From The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry by Conington, John

I do not doubt, His delicacy in the master's absence Forbore my house; but gladly will accept The father's invitation.

From Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts by Taylor, William

"To ax—" and once again the tongue Forbore its sweets to tell, "To ax—if Mrs. Mulligan, Has any pigs to sell."

From Poems Teachers Ask For Selected by readers of "Normal Instructor-Primary Plans" by Various

Not so divine a flame, since deathless gods Forbore to visit the defiled abodes 60 Of men, in any mortal breast did burn; Nor shall, till piety and they return.

From Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham by Denham, John, Sir

Forbore the ant-hill, shunned to tread, In mercy, on one little head.

From Poems Household Edition by Emerson, Ralph Waldo