Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

(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 No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

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

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

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

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

approval

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

argue with one another

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

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From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

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From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

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From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

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

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the quality of being lewd and lascivious

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

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

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

not any; not one

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

a brief written record

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

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From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

bring forth or yield

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

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

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

transport commercially

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

the season of growth

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

the act of swimming

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

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

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

in or at that place or location

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

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

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

precisely as stated

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

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

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And this same progeny of evil comes From our debate, from our dissension._ I know not what credit the reader will give to this emendation, which I do not much credit myself.

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

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No night is now with hymn or carol blest; Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air; And thorough this distemperature, we see That rheumatick diseases do abound.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading II.i.114 (31,4) [By their increase] That is, _By their produce._ II.i.130 (32,6) [Which she, with pretty and with swimming gate, Following] [cf: follying] The foregoing note is very ingenious, but since _follying_ is a word of which I know not any example, and the Fairy's favourite might, without much licentiousness of language, be said to _follow_ a ship that sailed in the direction of the coast; I think there is no sufficient reason for adopting it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The spring, the summer, The chiding autumn, angry winter, change Their wonted liveries; and the 'mazed world, By their increase, now knows not which is which.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _The human mortals want_ their wonted year, _The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose; And on old_ Hyems' _chin, and icy crown, An od'rous chaplet of sweet summer buds Is, as in mock'ry set.