used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
(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 Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN JONSON--_Volpone, or the Fox_.
betray'd
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From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading BEN JONSON--_Volpone, or the Fox_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
Hyland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
JONSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading BEN JONSON--_Volpone, or the Fox_.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
open'd
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From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
pacifyverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
scapenounUS /skeɪp/
erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
that is looked for
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
touch'd
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From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
vainer
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From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
Volpone
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From this reading BEN JONSON--_Volpone, or the Fox_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
at the time that
From this reading It was in vain that he conjured her to be composed, and vainer yet when he sought to pacify her by expressions indicative of affection and tenderness.
belonging to which person
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Catherine was now so far recovered as to be able to comprehend her situation in full; and although Hyland Gilbert rode at her side, thus assuring her of protection from all further rudeness, her terrors increased, and were mingled with the most insupportable anguish of spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You do know, I am a creature hither ill betray'd By one whose shame I would forget it were.
but in spite of that
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have ears that will be pierced, or eyes That can be open'd, a heart that may be touch'd, Or any part that yet sounds man about you; If you have touch of holy saints or heaven, Do me the grace to let me 'scape: If not, Be bountiful, and kill me.
