Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 71


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2. bell: the passing bell. —It tolled during the funeral procession to the grave, one year for each year of the person's life.

10. compounded: mingled.

11. rehearse: repeat.

12. even with: at the same time as.

13. moan: i.e., grief.

14. mock you with me: mock you because of your love for me; and/or mock you as I am mocked.