dale(noun)-- valley
pale(noun) -- fenced in area, enclosure
pensioners(noun)-- gentleman of the royal bodyguard
changeling(noun)-- a child stolen by fairies, a stolen child
anon(adv)-- soon
shrewd(adj)-- mischievous
knavish(adj)-- dishonest
beguile(verb)-- hoodwink
dewlap(noun)-- fold of loose skin around the neck
forsooth(adv)-- in truth
tarry(verb)-- linger
amorous(adj)-- strongly moved by love(often sexual love)
margent(noun)-- edge, border
yoke(noun)-- a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals are joined at the heads or necks for working together
murrain(adj)-- infected with plague
rheumatic diseases(adj)-- with symptoms of watery discharge, cold-like
wonted(adj)-- accustomed, customary
progeny(noun)-- outcome, product
dissension(noun)-- disagreement
promontory(noun)-- prominent landmass that overlooks lowland or a body of water
dulcet(adj)-- pleasant, agreeable
leviathan(noun)-- sea monster
Monday, April 26, 2010
Midsummer's Night's Dream: Act 1 Scene 1
Nuptial (adj)-- Having to do with marriage
Yes, this word is still in use.
Apace (adv)-- quickly
No, this word is mostly used in archaic situations
Methinks (verb)-- it seems that...
No, this word is mostly used in archaic situations
Vexations (noun)-- something annoying
Yes, this word is still in use.
Nosegay (noun)-- a small bouquet of flowers usually with a pleasing scent
Yes, this word is still in use.
Notes:
Philostrate is the 'Master of Revels' in Theseus' Court. In other words, the manager of entertainment.
Bosum in this situation refers to Hermia's heart, not her cleavage.
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