118
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
119
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
120
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
122
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
124
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
125
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From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
127
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
128
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
AiryadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
attorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
babesnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
BetteringadjectiveUS /ˈbetərɪŋ/
changing for the better
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
causer
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
CompareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
Duch
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From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
Eliz
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
ExitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
fdd
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
Forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
fouler
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From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
how
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
intestateadjective
having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
something that is lost
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
engage in
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
RevolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
skill'd
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
succeeders
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From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
(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 _Q. Eliz._ O thou well skill’d in curses, stay awhile, And teach me how to curse mine enemies!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading [_Exit._ [fdd125] _Duch._ Why should calamity be full of words?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ Windy attorneys to their client woes, [fdd127] Airy succeeders of intestate joys, [fdd128] Poor breathing orators of miseries!
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Q. Eliz._ My words are dull; O, quicken them with thine! [fdd124] _Q. Mar._ Thy woes will make them sharp and pierce like mine.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading _Q. Mar._ Forbear to sleep the nights, and fast the days; [fdd118] Compare dead happiness with living woe; [fdd119] Think that thy babes were fairer than they were, [fdd120] And he that slew them fouler than he is: Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse: [fdd122] Revolving this will teach thee how to curse.
