Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Scene

Act IV: Scene 2

none ill no bad ones.

I'll try . . . fingers from the saying that only bad cooks will not be able to lick their own fingers; that is, the servants will see if they are willing to test their own cooking.

unfurnish'd unprepared, without supplies.

forsooth yes indeed.

harlotry willful behavior or hussy. Capulet regards his daughter with contempt.

gadding wandering about in an idle or restless way.

enjoined ordered.

becomed befitting; becoming.

bound obliged or indebted.

closet a small room or cupboard for clothes.

provision food and other supplies.

huswife a housewife.


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