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tyrannous: cruel, pitiless. so as: so.
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proudly: with justified pride.
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dear: fond, loving.
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some say that thee behold: i.e., when others behold your face, they say . . .
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To say: i.e., to say publicly.
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to be sure: as proof.
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but thinking on: when I do no more than think of.
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One on another's neck: In rapid succession.
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black: dark complexioned. my judgment's place: my critical opinion.
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slander: that "Thy face hath not the power to make love groan." proceeds: originates.