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In William Blake's poem The Land of Dreams a father is comforting his son who, in his sleep, is crying for his lost mother.

A modern English interpretation could be "Why do you cry in your sleep (... wake up, your father is here)"

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Who said why dost thou wring thy hands in Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet


How do you reword How art thou out of breath when thou hast breath To say to me that thou art out of breath The excuse that thou dost make in this dela?

Why in the world would you want to reword it? It's perfect as it is. Unless perhaps you haven't caught on to the "thou art" and "thou hast" and "thou dost" usage. Back in Shakespeare's day, that was how you talked to your good friends, your lover, your childhood nurse, your pets and your servants. To others you would say "you are", "you have" and "you do".


What does what dost thou make us minstrels mean?

The phrase "What dost thou make us minstrels?" suggests a question directed at someone regarding their perception or role in relation to music or performance. It implies a sense of inquiry about whether the speaker and their companions are being viewed as entertainers or storytellers. The use of archaic language adds a poetic or dramatic tone, often associated with literature or historical contexts. Overall, it reflects a desire for understanding one's identity in the realm of artistry.


How do you say ''what are you doing'' in shakespearean language?

Oh, dude, in Shakespearean language, you'd say, "What art thou doing?" It's like talking to a fancy old-timey version of yourself, but with more frilly words and dramatic flair. So, next time you catch someone slacking off, hit them with some Shakespearean sass and watch them be all confused and stuff.


How was the word fickle used in romeo and juliet?

Juliet says in Act 3 Scene 5: "O fortune, fortune! all men call thee fickle: If thou art fickle, what dost thou with him. That is renown'd for faith? Be fickle, fortune; For then, I hope, thou wilt not keep him long, But send him back." Fickle meant the same then as it does now--changing and uncertain.

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What does dost mean in Shakespearean writing?

Dost is a form of the verb to do, as "I do", "Thou dost", "He does". The "thou" forms of verbs are rarely seen any more, and "thou dost" would usually be said "you do" So, 'if thou dost pronounce it faithfully' means 'if you do mean what you say'


What is the meaning of 'what dost though'?

What does "What dost thou" mean is the correct question. The previous answer given was right: it means "What do you ... ?" In olden times, "you" was the polite form and "thou" was the familiar form (today we sometimes think of them backwards from what they were) and "dost" was a form in olden times similar to the form we still use today, "does." "What dost thou intend toward my daughter?" would mean "What are your intentions toward my daughter?"


What does tienes ccasa mean?

It generally means Dost thou have a house? But it could also be a declarative sentence: Thou hast a house.


Why dost thou not answer mine questions?

Thou knowest. Thy questions are questionable.


What sayings can be paraphrased like this Be careful to whom you tell your secrets because they can betray you.?

To whom thy secret thou dost tell, To him thy freedom thou dost sell.


What is there that thou dost not know?

I know not, for if I did, I would ask for enlightenment on WikiAnswers.


What dost thou think of the grandeur of the gardens?

What do you think about the beauty of the gardens?


How do you dehydrate potato?

why dost thou wish to dehydrate yon potato? Ist thou a witch? Shalt thou repent, or be burned at yon stake!


What does To whom thy secret thou dost tell To him thy freedom thou dost sell mean?

This means that when you reveal a secret to someone, you are essentially giving them power over you or your actions. It suggests that sharing confidential information can make you vulnerable or exposed to potential manipulation or control.


Who said why dost thou wring thy hands in Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet


How do you reword How art thou out of breath when thou hast breath To say to me that thou art out of breath The excuse that thou dost make in this dela?

Why in the world would you want to reword it? It's perfect as it is. Unless perhaps you haven't caught on to the "thou art" and "thou hast" and "thou dost" usage. Back in Shakespeare's day, that was how you talked to your good friends, your lover, your childhood nurse, your pets and your servants. To others you would say "you are", "you have" and "you do".


Can you make some sentences using thee thou thy etc?

"Thou knowest the mask of night is on my face, else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek for that which thou hast heard me speak tonight." - Juliet, Romeo&Juliet "Come, wilt thou see me ride? And when I am on horseback, I will swear I love thee infinitely." - Hotspur, Henry IV, Part 1 Can'st thou see? = Canst see? Dost thou know? How canst thou see thine own knee? = How canst see thy knee? Why dost thou stare at thy wife so oddly? What dost thou know about scullery maids? What knowest thou of that? = What dost thou know of that? What wishest thou of me? = What dost thou wish of me? Thinkest thou I shall not slay thee? = Dost thou think I shall not slay thee? = Think'st thou I shall not slay thee? I defy thee! Have at thee! Who art thou? I've met thee before? Thou scurvy knave!! Thou pig's gut! I would brain thee with a pound of iron, but thou would'st not be my friend thereafter... Give me thy shoe. I command thee to give me thy shoe. Thou wilt give me thy shoe. Thou art a pidgeon. Thou hast some good in thee.... Hast thou a parrot?