approve > prove, demonstrate
7 He promised to bring me at that hour 8 When I should see that would me nearer move,
that > [that which] nearer move > affect more deeply
9 And drive me to withdraw my blind abused love.
abused > deceived; abused
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This gracelesse man for furtherance of his guile,
2 Did court the handmayd of my Lady deare,
Who glad t'embosome his affection vile,
4 Did all she might, more pleasing to appeare.
One day to worke her to his will more neare,
6 He woo'd her thus: Pryene (so she hight)
What great despight doth fortune to thee beare,
8 Thus lowly to abase thy beautie bright,
That it should not deface all others lesser light?
1 "This graceless man, for furtherance of his guile, 2 Did court the handmaid of my lady dear, 3 Who, glad to embosom his affection vile,
embosom > embrace (chiefly fig.)
4 Did all she might, more pleasing to appear. 5 One day, to work her to his will more near,