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1. A dog tax invented by some as I'm told

First Line:
A dog tax invented by some as I'm told
Last Line:
We must starve by the paws of the overgrown rats
DMI number:
36840

2. A cap and bells for him produce

First Line:
A cap and bells for him produce
Last Line:
Some good tight hempen halters
DMI number:
36076

3. A handsome treat a piece of gold or so

First Line:
A handsome treat a piece of gold or so
Last Line:
And yields the tenderest point of honor wit
DMI number:
28990

4. A heat that glows in every line that's writ

First Line:
A heat that glows in every line that's writ
Last Line:
Describing all men yet described by none &c
Author:
John Sheffield (Absolute)
DMI number:
10775

5. A knife dear girl cuts love they say

First Line:
A knife dear girl cuts love they say
Last Line:
Save only cut and come again
DMI number:
36063

6. A story strange I will you tell

First Line:
A story strange I will you tell
Last Line:
Which pleased her husband wondrous well
DMI number:
43005

7. A thousand different shapes it bears

First Line:
A thousand different shapes it bears
Last Line:
In that strange mirror of the deity
Author:
Abraham Cowley (Absolute)
DMI number:
6021

8. A monkey every day was chid

First Line:
A monkey every day was chid
Last Line:
Extinguishing through fear the blaze
DMI number:
33286

9. A scullion wench had wit at will

First Line:
A scullion wench had wit at will
Last Line:
Except tis in the skull
DMI number:
33962

10. A-- they say has wit for what

First Line:
A-- they say has wit for what
Last Line:
For writing no for writing not
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation) & Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
12745

11. Accept a miracle instead of wit

First Line:
Accept a miracle instead of wit
Last Line:
See two dull lines by Stanhope's pencil writ
Author:
Alexander Pope (Speculation)
DMI number:
13498

12. Accept my lord the tribute which I bring

First Line:
Accept my lord the tribute which I bring
Last Line:
And find not Timon but a Ch-nd-s there
DMI number:
19702

13. Advice that opposes a passion like thine

First Line:
Advice that opposes a passion like thine
Last Line:
And leave her to bow down to the calf
DMI number:
35949

14. Ah what avails how once appeared the fair

First Line:
Ah what avails how once appeared the fair
Last Line:
And thank their Gods that they were never whores
DMI number:
36064

15. A wight whose name was Tyndar

First Line:
A wight whose name was Tyndar
Last Line:
Have neither nose nor eye
DMI number:
43772

16. An epigram that's new sharp near and witty

First Line:
An epigram that's new sharp near and witty
Last Line:
Once common though still good they are neglected
DMI number:
43775

17. An ancient story ile tell you anon

First Line:
An ancient story ile tell you anon
Last Line:
Thou hast brought him a pardon from good king John
DMI number:
37422

18. As various arts do shine in various men

First Line:
As various arts do shine in various men
Last Line:
If there be such a man tis none but Swift
DMI number:
25376

19. As heroes states and kingdoms rise and fall

First Line:
As heroes states and kingdoms rise and fall
Last Line:
At least we're vanquished in a noble cause
Author:
David Garrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
37513

20. Arise ye glimmering stars of wit

First Line:
Arise ye glimmering stars of wit
Last Line:
For lo the sun of verse is set
DMI number:
25174

21. B-- though with scraps of others wit

First Line:
B-- though with scraps of others wit
Last Line:
For silence can't like books be bought
DMI number:
12731

22. B--n thou believest thou'rt famous for a jest

First Line:
B--n thou believest thou'rt famous for a jest
Last Line:
Thou never will't have thy reckoning paid again
Author:
Sir Richard Blackmore (Speculation)
DMI number:
3630

23. Beauty alone's too impotent a charm

First Line:
Beauty alone's too impotent a charm
Last Line:
For elegance can only win the heart
DMI number:
10309

24. Beauty and wit the mighty maker gave

First Line:
Beauty and wit the mighty maker gave
Last Line:
The transport is eternal and divine
Author:
John Oldmixon (Confident)
DMI number:
7560

25. Beauty thou vain imaginary good

First Line:
Beauty thou vain imaginary good
Last Line:
And one eternal spring of love goes round
DMI number:
8576

26. Beauty wit and good nature once naturally vowed

First Line:
Beauty wit and good nature once naturally vowed
Last Line:
Find a quiet and blessed habitation
DMI number:
33963

27. Beneath my humble roof no gold

First Line:
Beneath my humble roof no gold
Last Line:
And endless rest bestows
Author:
John Duncombe (Absolute)
DMI number:
25543

28. But above all things raillery decline

First Line:
But above all things raillery decline
Last Line:
Will all be wits and not the livery wear
Author:
Benjamin Stillingfleet (Absolute)
DMI number:
30544

29. But sir if these accounts are true

First Line:
But sir if these accounts are true
Last Line:
As madam do you choose a game at whisk
DMI number:
36943

30. Chloe has wit I need must own

First Line:
Chloe has wit I need must own
Last Line:
That always follows it
Author:
William Dawson (Absolute)
DMI number:
11301

31. Chloe her thoughts has so expressed

First Line:
Chloe her thoughts has so expressed
Last Line:
But under Chloe's f--ck
DMI number:
35155

32. Come smooth off your liquor

First Line:
Come smooth off your liquor
Last Line:
Shall have all there is in his codpiece
DMI number:
43352

33. Celia's bright charms no more I'll choose

First Line:
Celia's bright charms no more I'll choose
Last Line:
And make it fashion to be wise
DMI number:
12876

34. Charmed with Belinda's voice and wit

First Line:
Charmed with Belinda's voice and wit
Last Line:
Some angel must express
DMI number:
10969

35. Come drink off your liquor

First Line:
Come drink off your liquor
Last Line:
Of the jolly quart pots and the glasses
DMI number:
44191

36. Dear Friend | When those we love are in distress

First Line:
Dear Friend | When those we love are in distress
Last Line:
And 'tis the thoughtful traitor that offends his king
Author:
Robert Gould (Absolute)
DMI number:
4438

37. Curse on the wretch whose rage to be a wit

First Line:
Curse on the wretch whose rage to be a wit
Last Line:
Hammering out paltry lines twelve times twelve hundred
DMI number:
9446

38. Cook Laurel would have the devil his guest

First Line:
Cook Laurel would have the devil his guest
Last Line:
From whence it is called The devil's arse in the peak | with a hey down down a down down
DMI number:
44028

39. Corinna's wit is like her eyes

First Line:
Corinna's wit is like her eyes
Last Line:
To make the ravished world admire
DMI number:
34275

40. Cries Celia to a waggish mortal know

First Line:
Cries Celia to a waggish mortal know
Last Line:
But for deceitful colours painted there
DMI number:
25889

41. Daphnis because I am your debtor

First Line:
Daphnis because I am your debtor
Last Line:
I rest your very humble servant
Author:
Aphra Behn (Confident)
DMI number:
41818

42. Dear M--rr--t come not quite so near

First Line:
Dear M--rr--t come not quite so near
Last Line:
A miser of thy words
DMI number:
22523

43. Dear sir when I received your letter

First Line:
Dear sir when I received your letter
Last Line:
And write you rhyme when they play pools | At Mr T--s
DMI number:
35345

44. Diamonds concealed their lustre may retain

First Line:
Diamonds concealed their lustre may retain
Last Line:
And think there is some worth in my dull rhymes
DMI number:
43204

45. Did Celia's person and her mind agree

First Line:
Did Celia's person and her mind agree
Last Line:
Enriched the image and defaced the mind
Author:
Alexander Pope (Speculation)
DMI number:
12758

46. Disclose your grievances to me

First Line:
Disclose your grievances to me
Last Line:
And take advice without a fee
DMI number:
36857

47. E---'s finished meaner plays give place

First Line:
E---'s finished meaner plays give place
Last Line:
Late to the snuff shop later to the bum
DMI number:
32482

48. Each softening charm of Clio's smiling song

First Line:
Each softening charm of Clio's smiling song
Last Line:
The muses and the virtues tune thy mind
Author:
Richard Savage (Confident)
DMI number:
13091

49. Deep in the bosom of a vale

First Line:
Deep in the bosom of a vale
Last Line:
They never shall reach my furthest link
DMI number:
36032

50. Distrustful sense with modest caution speaks

First Line:
Distrustful sense with modest caution speaks
Last Line:
Bursts out resistless with a thundering tide
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
30882