What does base spaniel fawning mean?
spaniel: dog-like begging. “I mean, sweet words, low-crooked curtsies, and base spaniel fawning.”
What are the three warnings in Julius Caesar?
Some of the warnings of death Julius Caesar receives include the soothsayer telling him to “Beware the ides of March” and Calphurnia’s foreboding dream. Calphurnia also tells Caesar about several disturbing omens, and the soothsayer warns Caesar that the Ides of March is not over before he enters the Capitol.
What are tributaries in Julius Caesar?
tributaries. those paying tribute. servile. submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior.
What does repose mean in Julius Caesar?
to rest or lie. —Farewell now, good Messala:— Good night, Titinius:—noble, noble Cassius, Good night, and good repose.
What does Chidden mean in Julius Caesar?
chidden. reproached; scolded. You just studied 60 terms!
What does speak hands for me mean?
When the conspirators realised that Caesar will not listen to their demands to allow Cimber in Rome (as he was banished), Casca (one of the conspirators) decides to take revenge and murder Caesar, as per their plan. So when he says ‘speak hands for me’ he means ‘let my hands speak for me’, and he stabs Caesar.
WHO warns Caesar about death?
After another sacrifice produced equally bad omens, Spurinna warned Caesar that his life would be in danger for the next 30 days, the threat expiring on the 15th of March.
What does vile mean in Julius Caesar?
vile (VILE) adj. wretchedly bad, highly offensive, unpleasant or objectionable. derivatives: viler, vilest, vileness. Act V, scene i “Villains! You did not so when your vile daggers Hack’d one another in the sides of Caesar.”
Which we will niggard with a little rest?
Brutus. The deep of night is crept upon our talk, And nature must obey necessity, Which we will niggard with a little rest.