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From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading What follows is ambiguous.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
according with custom or propriety
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But can 'on this side' mean 'in the cloister'?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But can 'on this side' mean 'in the cloister'?
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
comportverbUS /kəmˈpɔːrt/
behave well or properly
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
disportverb
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What follows is ambiguous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What follows is ambiguous.
immediately past
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
permissibleadjectiveUS /pərˈmɪsəbəl/
that may be permitted especially as according to rule
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
estrangement from god
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
sinne
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From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The last line thus contains a sharp antithesis.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
vaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What follows is ambiguous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading As punctuated in _1633_ the lines run: some vaine disport, On this side, sinne: with that place may comport.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This must mean, practically repeating what has been said: 'Some vain amusements which, on this side of the line separating the cloister from the Court, would be sin; are on that side, in the Court, becoming--amusements, sinful in the cloister, are permissible at Court.'