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Romeo and Juliet

But Montague is bound as well as I,
Scene 1.2 (definition 1)

bound = constrained by an oath

Not mad, but bound more than a madman is, Shut up in prison,
Scene 1.2 (definition 1)

bound = constrained

Find written in the margin of his eyes. This precious book of love, this unbound lover,
Scene 1.3 (definition 1)

unbound = unconstrained

standard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unbound means not and reverses the meaning of bound. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.

You are a lover. Borrow Cupid's wings, And soar with them above a common bound.
Scene 1.4 (definition 2)

bound = limit

I am too sore enpierced with his shaft To soar with his light feathers; and so bound, I cannot bound a pitch above dull woe. Under love's heavy burden do I sink.
Scene 1.4 (definition 1)

bound = constrained

I cannot bound a pitch above dull woe. Under love's heavy burden do I sink.
Scene 1.4 (definition 3) *

bound = leap

My bounty is as boundless as the sea. My love as deep. The more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.
Scene 2.2 (definition 2)

boundless = limitless

standard suffix: The suffix "-less" in boundless means without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearless, homeless, and endless.

Was ever book containing such vile matter So fairly bound?
Scene 3.2 (definition 1) *

bound = wrapped

... 'Romeo is banished.' There is no end, no limit, measure, bound, In that word's death. No words can that woe sound.
Scene 3.2 (definition 2) *

bound = limit

I met the youthful lord at Lawrence' cell, And gave him what becomed love I might, Not stepping o'er the bounds of modesty.
Scene 4.2 (definition 2)

bounds = limits

Now, afore God, this reverend holy friar, All our whole city is much bound to him.
Scene 4.2 (definition 1)

bound = obligated

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(1) (bound as in: bound together or bound by law)
constrained and/or held together or wrapped
The sense of constrained, can mean tied up or obligated depending upon the context. For example:
- "Her wrists were bound." -- tied up
- "I am bound by my word." -- required or obligated (in this case to keep a promise)
- "He is muscle bound." -- prevented from moving easily (due to having such large, tight muscles)
The exact meaning of the senses of held together or wrapped also depend upon context. For example:
- "The pages of the book are bound with glue." -- held together physically
- "The book is bound in leather." -- wrapped or covered
- "The United States and England are bound together by a common language." -- connected or united (tied together, figuratively)
- "She cleaned the wound and bound it with fresh bandages." -- wrapped
- "She is wheelchair-bound." -- connected (moves with a wheelchair because she is unable to walk)
- "The jacket has bound buttonholes." -- edges wrapped by fabric or trim rather than stitches

(2) (bound as in: out of bounds)
a boundary or limit

(3) (bound as in: The deer bound across the trail.)
to leap or jump