Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

in addition

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

move towards

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

-ing form of “augment” — enlarge or increase

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

exhibiting self-importance

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

the human act of creating

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

at any time

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

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From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the quality of being very good indeed

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

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

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

not any; not one

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

and nothing more

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the character of the positive electric pole

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

an ardent male lover

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

possessive form of “romeo” — an ardent male lover

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

in a striking manner

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

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

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And if we are right, from the internal evidence, in pronouncing this one of Shakspeare's early dramas, it affords a strong instance of the fineness of his insight into the nature of the passions, that Romeo is introduced already love-bewildered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Rosaline was a mere creation of his fancy; and we should remark the boastful positiveness of Romeo in a love of his own making, which is never shown where love is really near the heart.

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

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

which person or people

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

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From this reading Benvolio's speech-- Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east-- and, far more strikingly, the following speech of old Montague-- Many a morning hath he there been seen With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew-- prove that Shakspeare meant the Romeo and Juliet to approach to a poem, which, and indeed its early date, may be also inferred from the multitude of rhyming couplets throughout.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.

but in spite of that

From this reading The necessity of loving creates an object for itself in man and woman; and yet there is a difference in this respect between the sexes, though only to be known by a perception of it.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading It would have displeased us if Juliet had been represented as already in love, or as fancying herself so;--but no one, I believe, ever experiences any shock at Romeo's forgetting his Rosaline, who had been a mere name for the yearning of his youthful imagination, and rushing into his passion for Juliet.