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A description of a fine day after rain
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A description of a fine day after rain[37]
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The dark and rainy weather, which preceded,
gave a new lustre to the sun; who
had not been seen for many days.
A hundred different sorts of birds, enlivened and diversified the groves.
Infinite numbers of butterflies, fluttering over the flowery heads of the peachtrees fanned by the gentle zephyrs, formed a splendid attire.
The flowers sticking to the branches and
not yet faded, hung the gardens with
their tapestry.
All the youths of the city scattered over the plain made a charming sight:
Each was filled with joy, and gave himself up to feasts and banquets.
A hundred different sorts of birds, enlivened and diversified the groves.
Infinite numbers of butterflies, fluttering over the flowery heads of the peachtrees fanned by the gentle zephyrs, formed a splendid attire.
The flowers sticking to the branches and
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All the youths of the city scattered over the plain made a charming sight:
Each was filled with joy, and gave himself up to feasts and banquets.
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