Choose the word or phrase that best defines the italicized word
Match'd with an aged wife, I mete and dole/Unequal laws unto a savage race
What are your choices?
What is italicized?
What is your answer?
The word is dole. The choices are:
a. decry
b. distribute
c. explain
d. unravel
The word "mete" in this sentence means to distribute or divide.
To find the definition of the italicized word, we can break down the sentence and identify the word in question. In this case, the word in question is "mete."
One way to find the definition is to look it up in a dictionary. If you don't have a physical dictionary, you can use an online dictionary.
Let's use an online dictionary to find the definition of "mete." Here is one possible definition:
Mete (verb): to dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
So, in the context of the sentence, "mete" means to distribute or assign unequal laws to a savage race.