Chapter IX

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

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

love intensely

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is 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 _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

for the reason that

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

for a limitless time

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

the organ of sight

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

subject to death

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

not any; not one

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

cut with a saw

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

deliver by singing

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

not in physical motion

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

(Greek mythology) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

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

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

in the direction of

From this reading Then loe (me thought) I saw or seem'd to see, An heauenly Creature like an Angell bright, That in great haste came pacing towards me: Was neuer mortall eye beheld so faire a Shee.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

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

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

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From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

at the time that

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _To his Mistresse._ Bright Starre of Beauty, fairest Faire aliue, Rare president of peerelesse chastity; (In whom the Muses and the Graces striue, VVhich shall possesse the chiefest part of thee:) Oh let these simple lines accepted bee: VVhich here I offer at thy sacred shrine: Sacred, because sweet Beauty is diuine.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading _CYNTHIA._ Now was the Welkyn all inuelloped With duskie Mantle of the sable Night: And CYNTHIA lifting vp her drouping head, Blusht at the Beautie of her borrowed light, When Sleepe now summon'd euery mortal wight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

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

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.

produce a literary work

From this reading But ah (alas) how can mine infant Muse (That neuer heard of _Helicon_ before) Performe my promise past: when they refuse Poore Shepheards Plaints? yet will I still adore Thy sacred Name, al though I write no more: Yet hope I shall, if this accepted bee: If not, in silence sleepe eternally.

but in spite of that

From this reading And though I cannot please each curious eare, With sugred Noates of heauenly Harmonie: Yet if my loue shall to thy selfe appeare, No other Muse I will inuoke but thee: And if thou wilt my faire _Thalia_ be, Ile sing sweet Hymnes and praises to thy name, In that cleare Temple of eternall Fame.