The following table lists some words from act i, scene i of shakespeare’s play richard iii. refer back to the excerpt from the play to determine the meanings of the words listed. based on context clues, note what you think each word means in the contextual meaning column. then look up the words in a dictionary and fill in the dictionary definition column with the actual meanings of the words. how do the actual definitions compare to the contextual meanings that you came up with? are context clues always enough to determine the correct meaning of a difficult word? record your observations in the notes column. then write a brief evaluation of your work below. note what you learned and what challenged you. word/phrase line contextual meaning dictionary definition notes descant 28 tendering 48 hearkens 59 tempers 70 suppliant 79 livery 85 beseech 89 enfranchise 115

descant28to reflect, brood, or mull overto make a comment or to discuss at lengthThe contextual meaning and dictionary definition differ from one another; from the context, the word seems to mean "to mull over something," but it actually means "to make a comment."

tendering48looking after  to treat with tender regardThe contextual meaning is “to look after,” while the dictionary definition more specifically means “to treat with tender regard.”

hearkens59to listen  to give respectful attention or to listen respectfullyThe dictionary definition is more specific than the contextual meaning.

tempers70to rile up or provoketo exercise control over or to make something less severeThe contextual meaning seems to be "to provoke" or "to rile up," but the dictionary definition is “to control.”

suppliant79a requesta person who asks for something in a respectful way from someone more powerfulThe contextual meaning is “a request,” but the dictionary definition refers a person making a request.

livery85clothesa uniform worn by servants  The dictionary definition is more precise than the contextual meaning.

beseech89to ask or begto urgently ask someone to do or provide somethingThe dictionary definition is more precise than the contextual definition.

enfranchise115to freeto set free; liberateThe contextual meaning is quite similar to the dictionary definition.

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gothic and dark natured