A step-dame (stepmother) and dowager (widow holding property for her deceased husband) would make their son (or stepson) wait until they die to inherit all of the land or money.
Theseus is saying that he is tired of waiting for his wedding day to Hippolyta, comparing himself to that 'young man' waiting for his dowager or stepdame to die because to him, Hippolyta is a great fortune.
Answer:
The irony is that Della cut her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch, while Jim sold his watch to buy Della combs for her hair.
Explanation:
While trying to find a perfect gift for each other, they both make a sacrifice; that sacrifice makes each gift useless.
Umm i think we need the article to answer that so next time add a article
Liken, equivalent, equate
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