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The rise of modern science may perhaps be considered to date as far back as the time of Roger Bacon, the wonderful monk1 and philosopher of Oxford, who lived between the years 1214 and 1292.
现代科学的兴起也许要追溯到罗杰·培根的时代.罗杰·培根是牛津杰出的僧侣和哲学家，他出生于1214年，死于 1292年。

But when youth, the dream, departs
可是梦境似的青春一旦消逝，
It takes something from our hearts,
它带走了我们心中某种美好的事物，

Save for that sad light, the streets present no signs of life, nor the houses of habitation.
除了那忧郁的灯光，街上一片死寂，住房里也没有人活动的迹象。

Etiquette to society is what apparel is to the individual.
礼仪之于社会犹如衣着之于个人。

Crickets are fond of kitchens and bakers’ ovens on account of their warmth.
蟋蟀喜欢厨房和面包房的烘箱间，因为那些地方暖和。