used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
ClionounUS /ˈkliːoʊ/
(Greek mythology) the Muse of history
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
dearly loved
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
else
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From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
finenessnoun
the quality of being very good indeed
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
golden-coloured
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From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
milk-whiteadjective
of a white the color of fresh milk
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
Narsissus
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From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
Phillis
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From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
pleasure's
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From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
possessing material wealth
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
the season of growth
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/
(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
at the time that
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading I would be changed to a milk-white bull, When midst the gladsome fields she should appear, By pleasant fineness to surprise my dear, Whilst from their stalks, she pleasant flowers did pull.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And more; I wish transformed to remain, That whilst I thus in pleasure's lap did lie, I might refresh desire, which else would die.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading I were content to weary out my pain, To be Narsissus so she were a spring, To drown in her those woes my heart do wring.
XXXIVadjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading XXXIV I would in rich and golden-coloured rain, With tempting showers in pleasant sort descend Into fair Phillis' lap, my lovely friend, When sleep her sense with slumber doth restrain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Love, his bow, and Thetis gave her feet; Clio her praise, Pallas her science sweet.
