Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

later than; following

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Cup._ Never, never, I am too sure thine own.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

expel from a community or group

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a quad with a square body

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

at any time

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a boy or man

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

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From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

for this reason

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

engage in

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

clean or organized

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Cup._ Never, never, I am too sure thine own.

not any; not one

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Cup._ Never, never, I am too sure thine own.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

closely confined

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

express in words

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

be seated

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

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From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

carry out

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an old word for “yours”

From this reading _Cup._ Never, never, I am too sure thine own.

a special situation

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

clean with some chemical process

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

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From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

at the time that

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading _Pas._ Fair mischiefs, give me a nest of Owls and take 'em; Happy is he, say I, whose window opens To a brown Bakers chimney, he shall be sure there To hear the Bird sometimes after twilight: What a fine thing 'tis methinks to have our garments Sit loose upon us thus, thus carelesly, It is more manly, and more mortifying; For we're so much the readier for our shrouds: For how ridiculous wer't, to have death come, And take a fellow, pinn'd up like a Mistriss!

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading About his neck a Ruff, like a pinch'd Lanthorn, Which School-boys make in winter; and his doublet So close and pent, as if he fear'd one prison Would not be strong enough, to keep his soul in; But's Tailor makes another: And trust me; (for I know't when I lov'd _Cupid_,) He does endure much pain, for the poor praise Of a neat sitting suit.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Cup._ One may be handsome, Sir, And yet not pain'd, nor proud.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Pas._ There you lie _Cupid_, As bad as _Mercury_: there is no handsomness, But has a wash of Pride and Luxury, And you go there too _Cupid._ Away dissembler, Thou tak'st the deeds part, which befools us all; Thy Arrow heads shoot out sinners: hence away, And after thee I'll send a powerful charm, Shall banish thee for ever.