Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Scene

Act I: Scene 3

composition (1) consistency.

jump (5) agree.

article (11) substance.

assay (18) a test.

in false gaze (19) looking the wrong way.

brace (24) stance of defense.

Ottomites (33) Turks.

restem (37) steer again.

frank appearance (38) no attempt to conceal.

engluts (57) [Archaic] devours.

mountebanks (61) charlatans who sell quack medicine.

rude (81) unpolished.

credit (97) reputation.

portance (139) [Archaic] one's bearing or demeanor; behavior.

anters (140) [Archaic] caves.

idle (140) barren.

Anthropophagi (144) man-eaters; cannibals.

grise (200) a degree or step.

fortitude (222) fortification.

besort (238) suitable company.

quality (251) profession.

a moth of peace (256) A useless creature living a luxurious life.

defend (266) forbid.

indign (273) [Obsolete] unworthy.

hyssop (323) a fragrant herb.

sequestration (347) separation.

coloquintida (351) a bitter fruit.

plume up (396) to gratify.


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