used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
(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 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
cleare
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From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
DonnenounUS /dʌn/
English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
the organ of sight
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
glasse
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From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
magique
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From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
mee
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From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
not any; not one
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
shewes
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From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
through-shine
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From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Tis much that glasse should bee As all confessing, and through-shine as I, 'Tis more that it shewes thee to thee, And cleare reflects thee to thine eye.
a just detectable amount
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
undoe
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From this reading But all such rules, loves magique can undoe, Here you see mee, and I am you.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
Valedictionnoun
a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
From this reading Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
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 Donne has used 'through-shine' already in '_A Valediction: of my name in the window_':
in the company of; together with
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there were any evidence that Donne was, as in this lyric, playing with the idea of the identity of different souls, there would be reason to retain the 'our hearts thoughts' of the editions; but there is no trace of this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May in you, through your face, your hearts thoughts see.
