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From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
AbsnounUS /ˈeɪˈbiːˈes/
any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
Abstemia
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From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
Abstemia's
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From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
anew
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
DeniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
dissembleverbUS /dɪˈsembəl/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
enjoy'd
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From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading +Phil.+ Misery of goodness!
gravities
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From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
how
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From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
go away from a place
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
Lorenzo
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From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
MediconounUS /ˈmedɪkoʊ/
a student in medical school
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
the force of workers available
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading +Phil.+ Misery of goodness!
not any; not one
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +Phil.+ Misery of goodness!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
on one occasion
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
PartialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
Phil
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From this reading +Phil.+ Misery of goodness!
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
PrintnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
not in physical motion
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
Ver
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From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When once enjoy'd, like strange sights we grow stale, And find our comforts, like their wonder, fail.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading O maids! how men can weep, Print protestations on their breasts and sigh, And look so truly, and then weep again, And then protest again, and again dissemble!
at the time that
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading +Abs.+ O Lorenzo Medico![131] Abstemia's lover once, when he did vow And when I did believe; then when Abstemia Denied so many princes for Lorenzo, Then when you swore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading +Ver.+ In that I am a kinsman To the accuser, that I might not appear Partial in judgment, let it seem no wonder If unto your gravities I leave The following sentence: but as Lorenzo stands A kinsman to Verona, so forget not, Abstemia still is sister unto Venice.
