pennyworths small portions.
aqua vitae alcoholic spirits.
settled has stopped flowing.
deflowered by him having lost her virginity to him.
confusion's . . . confusions the solution is not to be found in this uncontrollable grief.
promotion advancement in rank.
she should be advanced that is, through the socially advantageous marriage to Paris.
in this love in your concern for her material and earthly well-being.
rosemary evergreen herb which was used as a symbol of remembrance.
ordained festival prepared for the wedding festivities.
lour scowl or frown upon.
pitiful case pitiful state of affairs.
merry dump here an oxymoron: a sad tune or song.
gleek a gesture of contempt or a rebuke.
pate the head, esp. the top of the head.
carry no crotchets put up with none of your notions or whims.
catling a small lute or fiddle string made out of cat gut.
prates talks much and foolishly; chatters.
rebeck a three stringed fiddle.
tarry for wait for.
