Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 139


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3. with thine eye: i.e., by casting looks upon others.

4. with power: i.e., openly and directly.   by art: artfully; deviously.

7. what: why.

8. bide: withstand.

10. pretty looks: wanton glances.

11. my foes: i.e., her pretty looks.

14. rid: destroy; end.