Question

Determine the meaning of the underlined phrases in the context of the passage.

Answer 1

Answers (with explanation):

Marriage: Union (A deep merging of two minds).

Time's fool: Subject to the whims of change (Time is constantly bringing change, and to be a fool of someone or something is to let that person or thing control you).

Bending sickle's compass: In its range of impact (A sickle is the symbolic weapon of death, and if you are "within its compass", it means that death is near).

Edge of doom: Infinity (Doomsday is supposed to happen at the end of time, making this a way of saying "forever" or "indefinitely").

Answer 2

1) Marriage = 1) union
2) Time's fool = 2) In its range of impact
3) Bending sickle's compass = 3) subject to the whims of change
4) Edge of doom = 4) infinity