All 8 Uses of
discourse
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- 'Twere good, I think, your lordship sent him thither: There shall he practise tilts and tournaments, Hear sweet discourse, converse with noblemen, And be in eye of every exercise Worthy his youth and nobleness of birth.†
Scene 1.3
- Leave off discourse of disability; Sweet lady, entertain him for your servant.†
Scene 2.4
- My tales of love were wont to weary you; I know you joy not in a love-discourse.†
Scene 2.4
- Now no discourse, except it be of love; Now can I break my fast, dine, sup, and sleep, Upon the very naked name of love.†
Scene 2.4
- How likes she my discourse?
Scene 5.2 *discourse = speech, writing, or conversation
- But well when I discourse of love and peace?†
Scene 5.2
- Therefore, I pray you, stand not to discourse, But mount you presently, and meet with me Upon the rising of the mountain-foot That leads toward Mantua, whither they are fled.†
Scene 5.2
- And, as we walk along, I dare be bold With our discourse to make your Grace to smile.†
Scene 5.4
Definition:
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(discourse) a serious speech, writing, or conversation on a particular topic
or much more rarely: to speak or write formally on a particular topic; or to have a conversation