Chapter VIII

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

consider or hold as true

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

although

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

(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 _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

opinion or judgment

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

a university degree with honors

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading The Teares of an affectionate Shepheard sicke for Loue.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

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From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading The Teares of an affectionate Shepheard sicke for Loue.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

carry out

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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From this reading The Teares of an affectionate Shepheard sicke for Loue.

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

From this reading To the Right Excellent and most beautifull Lady, the Ladie PENELOPE RITCH.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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

From this reading LONDON, Printed by Iohn Danter for T.G. and E.N. and are to bee sold in Saint Dunstones Church-yeard in Fleetstreet, 1594.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

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From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.

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

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Fayre louely Ladie, vvhose Angelique eyes Are Vestall Candles of sweet Beauties Treasure, Whose speech is able to inchaunt the wise, Conuerting Ioy to Paine, and Paine to Pleasure; Accept this simple Toy of my Soules Dutie, Which I present vnto thy matchles Beautie._ _And albeit the gift be all too meane, Too meane an Offring for thine Iuorie Shrine; Yet must thy Beautie my iust blame susteane, Since it is mortall, but thy selfe diuine.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then (Noble Ladie) take in gentle vvorth, This new-borne Babe which here my Muse brings forth._ Your Honours most affectionate and perpetually deuoted Shepheard: _DAPHNIS_.