farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
Alex
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From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
Caesar'snounUS /ˈsiːzərz/
possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
Cleo
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From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
do't
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From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
Dolabella
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From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
else
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From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
gallies
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From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
immediately past
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
Octavia's
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From this reading _Alex._ Octavia's gone, and Dolabella banished.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
and nothing more
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
PharosnounUS /ˈferoʊz/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
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 Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
in or at the place that
From this reading His heart was never lost; but started off To jealousy, love's last retreat and covert; Where it lies hid in shades, watchful in silence, And listening for the sound that calls it back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some other, any man, ('tis so advanced) May perfect this unfinished work, which I (Unhappy only to myself) have left So easy to his hand.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Cleo._ Look well thou do't; else-- _Alex._ Else, what your silence threatens.--Antony Is mounted up the Pharos; from whose turret, He stands surveying our Egyptian gallies, Engaged with Caesar's fleet.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Believe me, madam, Antony is yours.
