A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic song.
To compose or sing ballads.
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
The fraudulent opportunity presented by a confidence man to the mark or victim.
A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration.
An account of an asserted fact or circumstance; a rumour; a report, especially an idle or malicious story; a piece of gossip or slander; a lie.
To reckon; consider (someone) to have something.