113
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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
114
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From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
115
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From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
21
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From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
bindsnounUS /baɪndz/
plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
Broughton
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From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
cannot
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From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
Chapman'snounUS /ˈtʃæpmənz/
possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
DevotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading "Devotes," in l.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
FatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
fawnings
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From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
fawns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading "Devotes," in l.
Leucote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
obscurest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Broughton._ [114] The next few lines are in Chapman's obscurest manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
express a supposition
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading [115] Cunningham says, "I cannot perceive the meaning of 'doth repair more tender fawns.'" "Fawns" is equivalent to "fawnings;" and the meaning seems to be, "applies himself to softer blandishments."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading 21, means, I suppose, "tokens of devotion to his patron."
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [113] It should be _binds_: _i.e._, "Leucote flies to the several winds, and, commissioned by the Fates, commands them to restrain their violence."
