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To tire thy patient ox or ass
By noon, and let thy good days pass,
Not knowing this, that Jove decrees
Some mirth, t' adulce man's miseries?

Word:

miseries

Question:

What mirth does Jove decree?

Answer (optional):

Jove decrees some mirth to adulce (sweeten or soothe) man's miseries.