Hesper
Americannoun
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So golden-crownèd shines she gloriously, And with that softest dream of blood she glows: Mild as an evening heaven round Hesper bright!
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2012
He looked no further—a telegram was stuck up in front of the clock, and flaunted in his face: "Edmonstone, Iris Lodge, Teddington,—Ship Hesper signalled Start Point ten this morning.—Bone and Phillips."
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
Thereafter he took his passage by the clipper Hesper, then loading at Williamstown, and prepared for a period of reflection, anticipation, and well-earned rest.
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
“Aurora rising, with her locks of gold; “Nor Hesper sinking, saw her labors cease.
From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.
This farm, which was situated two miles west of the village of Hesper, immediately won our love.
From A Son of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin
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