Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Scene

Act V: Scene 2

scapes (3) escapes.

respecting (32) compared to.

"Ha'to thee" (37) "Here's to thee."

butt (39) to strike or bump against; to bump with the head.

"Have at you for" (45) "Be on guard against."

health (51) a wish for a person's health and happiness, as in drinking a toast.

slipped (52) unleashed.

gird (58) gibe; scoff; jeer.

galled (60) injured or made sore by rubbing; chaffed

sadness (63) seriousness.

"I'll be your half" (81) "I'll cover half your bet (for half the winnings)."

"by my halidom" (103) "by my holiness."

swinge (108) to punish with blows; beat; whip.

aweful rule (113) authority commanding awe or respect.

pass (128) state of affairs.

"Confounds thy frame" (144) "Ruins your reputation."

watch (154) spend or pass.

simple (165) having or showing little sense or reasoning ability.

"Unapt to" (170) "Unfit for."

big (174) boastful; pompous; extravagant.

"vail your stomachs" (180) "lower your pride."

boot (180) profit, use.

"go thy ways" (185) "well done."

toward (186) obedient.

sped (189) done for.


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