used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the state of being absent
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
(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 The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
see with attention
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
cannot
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From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
createth
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From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
obtain
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
a human being
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
phoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
rebateth
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From this reading The one in me continual care createth, The other doth occasion my desire; The one the edge of all my joy rebateth, The other makes me a phoenix in love's fire.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
at the time that
From this reading She sorts her frowns and favours so, As when I gain or lose I cannot know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In seeing thee a swarm of loves confound me, And cause my death in spite of my resist, And if I see thee not, thy want doth wound me, For in thy sight my comfort doth consist.
XXVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading XXV I wage the combat with two mighty foes, Which are more strong than I ten thousand fold; The one is when thy pleasure I do lose, The other, when thy person I behold.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So that I grieve when I enjoy your presence, And die for grief by reason of your absence.
