Return to Shakespeare's Sonnet 153 |
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brand: torch.
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maid of Dian's: votaress of Diana, goddess of chastity. advantage: opportunity.
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steep: immerse.
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dateless: endless; eternal. still: always.
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grew: became. seething bath: spring of hot, bubbling, medicinal waters. prove: evince as proof.
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But at my mistress' eye Love's brand new fired: Love has kindled his torch from the mistress' eyes.
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for trial: to test it.
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withal: from that.
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hied: hastened. distemper'd: ill.