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Dogberry is a pompous fool using big words he doesn't have a handle on. Here he gives instructions to his new night watchman to "comprehend" when he means "apprehend" all "vagroms" when he means "vagrants," or street people. These are malapropisms, a term invented over a century after Shakespeare already used this type of comedy.
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Did William Shakespeare have it?
What do you mean if Shakespeare have it? If you mean does Shakespeare have what it takes, then yes. He should any way.
Why is Shakespeare mean?
Shakespeare cannot be mean - he has been dead for centuries.
What year did Shakespeare start?
Shakespeare was born in 1564, if that's what you mean. That was the year he started being Shakespeare.
What does the Shakespeare's abbreviation i' mean?
in
What does to't mean in Shakespeare?
to it
What does it mean vagrom in the novel of shakespeare?
There is no such thing as "the novel of Shakespeare" unless you are talking about some novel written about Shakespeare's life, of which there have been several. Shakespeare himself did not write novels. Ever. He wrote plays and poetry. One of his plays, called Much Ado About Nothing does include the word "vagrom". It is said by the character Dogberry, as follows: Well, for your favour, sir, why, give God thanks, and make no boast of it; and for your writing and reading, let that appear when there is no need of such vanity. You are thought here to be the most senseless and fit man for the constable of the watch; therefore bear you the lantern. This is your charge: you shall comprehend all vagrom men; you are to bid any man stand, in the prince's name. It does not take much understanding of the English language to realize that Dogberry is an idiot. He is, as he keeps on repeating, an ass. He says "senseless" when what he apparently means is "sensible"; he says "comprehend" when he means "apprehend". He is not sure about the word "vagrant" so it comes out "vagrom". The audience was meant to laugh at Dogberry and his stupidity.
What does it mean use context?
Comprehend what you read
Did William Shakespeare have it?
What do you mean if Shakespeare have it? If you mean does Shakespeare have what it takes, then yes. He should any way.
Why is Shakespeare mean?
Shakespeare cannot be mean - he has been dead for centuries.
What does it mean by love is a hard word for you to comprehend?
Have no feeling's, at all
What does savvy as a verb mean?
The verb savvy is to understand, to comprehend.
What does comprenny mean?
Comprenny as a word does not exist. However, as slang it might mean comprehend
What does it mean to not be able to comprehend girls?
Difficulty comprehending girls may stem from differences in communication styles, emotional expressions, and social cues between genders. Building emotional intelligence, open-mindedness, and effective communication skills can help bridge this gap. It's important to approach each individual as unique, rather than relying on stereotypes or assumptions based on gender.
What does fathom mean in reading?
In reading, "fathom" means to understand or comprehend the meaning or depth of something. It denotes the ability to grasp or comprehend complex or abstract ideas.
How many Shakespeare?
When people say Shakespeare they mean William Shakespeare the playwright. There was only ever one of him.
What year did Shakespeare start?
Shakespeare was born in 1564, if that's what you mean. That was the year he started being Shakespeare.
What does the Shakespeare's abbreviation i' mean?
in
