used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
the state of being absent
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
ah
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
(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 Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
appeares
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
ballance
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
beames
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
BenightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
braine
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
burnesverbUS /bɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “burn” — destroy by fire
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
an occurrence of something
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
coole
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
Crowne
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
cryes
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
darke
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
dazled
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
durst
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
at any time
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
faire
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
fayle
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
flamy
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
fraide
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
gaind
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
gaine
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
groweth
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
guift
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
hedgd
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
heere
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
helpe
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
joynde
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
kingdomes
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
lesse
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
Lewes
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
linde
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
loe
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
lys
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
roused to anger
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
mee
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
Morne
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
namde
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
not any; not one
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
noone
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
obtaine
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
onely
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
and nothing more
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
paide
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
pawes
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
participate in games or sport
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
raies
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
raigne
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From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
on the contrary
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
ScorchverbUS /skɔːrtʃ/
make very hot and dry
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
Shee
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From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
speake
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
successive (without a break)
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
Syres
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
tribuite
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
valliant
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
waide
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From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of all the Kings that ever heere did raigne, _Edward_ namde fourth, as first in praise I name: Not for his faire outside, nor well linde braine, Although lesse guift, imp feathers oft no fame.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
which person or people
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
winde
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From this reading But loe, while I do speake it groweth noone with mee, Her flamy glittering lights increase with time and place: My heart cryes ah it burnes, mine eyes now dazled be: No winde, no shade can coole: what helpe then in my case?
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
wittie
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From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading _Shee_ comes, and straight therewith her shining twins do move Their raies to me: who in her tedious absence lay Benighted in cold woe; but now appeares my shining day, The only light of joy, the only warmth of Love, _Shee_ comes with light and warmth, which like _Aurora_ prove; Of gentle force, so that my eyes dare gladly play With such a rosy Morne: whose beames most freshly gay Scorch not; but onely doe darke chilling spirits remove.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Nor that he made the Flower de lys so fraide, Though strongly hedgd of bloody Lyons pawes: That wittie _Lewes_ to him a tribuite paide; Nor this nor that, nor any such small cause, But onely, for this worthy King durst prove, To loose his Crowne, rather then fayle his Love.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nor that he could young wise, wise valliant frame His Syres revenge, joynde with a kingdomes gaine: And gaind by _Mars_, could yet mad _Mars_ so tame, That ballance waide what sword did late obtaine.