All 4 Uses of
dwell
in
Romeo and Juliet
- Fain would I dwell on form.
Scene 2.2 (definition 1) *dwell = focus (let attention stay)
- Sleep dwell upon thine eyes, peace in thy breast!
Scene 2.2 (definition 2)dwell = live
- O, that deceit should dwell
In such a gorgeous palace!
Scene 3.2 (definition 2)
- I do remember an apothecary—
And hereabouts he dwells,
Scene 5.1 (definition 2) *dwells = liveseditor's notes: Apothecary is a synonym for pharmacist.
Definitions:
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(1) (dwell as in: Don't dwell on it.) to think, communicate, or let attention stay on (or return to) something for a prolonged period
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(2) (dwell as in: It dwells in the forest.) make one's home in; or to live in; or to stay (in a place)