Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

higher than, or over, something

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

moving forward

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

possessive form of “bacon” — back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

with resolute determination

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

marked by distress

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

death of a person

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

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

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

and nothing more

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

march in a procession

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

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

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

get by special effort

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

not in physical motion

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

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

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

in the direction of

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was Bacon's object to arrive before the town as early as possible in the night, so as to secure the completion of their intrenchments and breastworks before the morning, when he intended to commence the siege.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

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

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

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

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

exhausted

From this reading Thus advancing, at a constant, but slow pace, to accommodate the wearied soldiers, they pursued their onward course toward Jamestown.

at the time that

From this reading _Childe Harold._ The daylight had entirely disappeared, and the broad disc of the full September moon was just appearing above the eastern horizon, when Bacon and his followers resumed their march.

belonging to which person

From this reading Each of the captive ladies was placed upon a horse, behind one of the officers, whose heavy riding cloak was firmly girt to the horse's back, to provide a more comfortable seat.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”

but in spite of that

From this reading “Yet, though dull hate as duty should be taught, I know that thou wilt love me; though my name Should be shut from thee, as a spell still fraught With desolation,—and a broken claim; Though the grave closed between us, 'twere the same.”