Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

moving toward the east

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

cause to move by striking

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

for more time

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

not any; not one

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

and nothing more

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

having a point

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

with speed

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

place restrictions on

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

carry out

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

a formal exposition

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading [47] This is a satirical hit, rapidly indicated, but only understood by those who had carefully read Montaigne's book.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

at the time that

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If our intention were not to restrict this treatise to desirable limits, many more satirical passages might be pointed out in 'Volpone,' which are manifestly directed against 'Hamlet' and Shakspere.

which person or people

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who take a deeper interest in the subject, will discover not a few passages of this kind in 'Volpone.'

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

the words that are spoken

From this reading Shakspere, in order to flagellate Montaigne's mean views about womankind, puts into the mouth of Ophelia, when she has no longer the control of her tongue, the hideous words:--'Come, my coach!' and 'Oh, how the wheel become it!'

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In 1605--we believe, a few months before 'Volpone' [46]--'Eastward Hoe' came out, a comedy written by Ben Jonson, Chapman, and Marston, in which, as already stated, the connection between Hamlet and Ophelia is derided in a low, burlesque manner.