2354
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From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
2355
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
2356
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
2357
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
2358
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
2359
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From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
2360
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From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
30
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From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
35
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
40
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From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
afflictionsnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/
plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
anew
From this reading Who then dares to be half so kind again?
(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 Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
a person who is in charge
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
compoundsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/
plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Who then dares to be half so kind again?
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
a state of high honor
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Who then dares to be half so kind again?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Who then dares to be half so kind again?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
the force of workers available
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
mock'd
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From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
used to form the superlative
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
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 [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
and nothing more
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
coated with paint
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
possessing material wealth
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
estrangement from god
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
not in physical motion
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Who then dares to be half so kind again?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
UndoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
varnish'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
at the time that
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
which person or people
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who would be so mock'd with glory? or to live[2355] But in a dream of friendship?[2356] To have his pomp and all what state compounds[2356][2357] 35 But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?[2358] Poor honest lord, brought low by his own heart, Undone by goodness!
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Strange, unusual blood,[2359] When man's worst sin is, he does too much good!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading 40 For bounty, that makes gods, does still mar men.[2360] My dearest lord, blest to be most accursed, Rich only to be wretched, thy great fortunes Are made thy chief afflictions.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading [_Servants embrace, and part several ways._ O, the fierce wretchedness that glory brings us![2354] 30 Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt, Since riches point to misery and contempt?
