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Chapter III
9. Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep. 10. But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd. 11.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.”
an old form of “does”
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
an old word for “before”
From this reading “But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.”
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From this reading 10.
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From this reading 11.
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From this reading 9.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
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From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an old form of “does”
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
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From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
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From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
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From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
an old word for “to”
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But tossing lately on a sleepless bed, I of a token thought which lovers heed; How among them it was a common tale, That it was good to hear the nightingale, Ere the vile cuckoo’s note be utteréd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such shaking doth the fever in me keep, Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also ’tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which love’s dart its fiery point doth steep.
