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Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 3

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  1. hence
    from that fact or reason or as a result
    "Hence, and stand aloof."
  2. yon
    at or in an indicated place
    "Under yon yew trees lay thee all along..."
  3. hollow
    not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
    "...Holding thine ear close to the hollow ground..."
  4. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
    "...So shall no foot upon the churchyard tread..."
  5. bridal
    of or pertaining to a woman who is getting married
    "...Sweet flower, with flowers thy bridal bed I strew— O woe!"
  6. strew
    spread by scattering
    "...Sweet flower, with flowers thy bridal bed I strew— O woe!"
  7. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
    "Thy canopy is dust and stones— Which with sweet water nightly I will dew."
  8. weep
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    "...Nightly shall be to strew thy grave and weep."
  9. cursed
    in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
    "What cursèd foot wanders this way tonight To cross my obsequies and true love’s rite?"
  10. muffle
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    "What with a torch! Muffle me, night, awhile."
Created on Sat Mar 24 20:48:35 EDT 2012 (updated Tue Mar 27 00:05:37 EDT 2012)

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