Rule of thumb is a guide or refs principle of some sort. For example, "as a rule of thumb, I do not begin big projects until the weekend." I hope this helps.
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The last option, 'An earlier play, possibly written by Shakespeare: Ur-Hamlet' Should be correct : )
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Ok so i can answer this if you tell me the passage in which this happens. perhaps take a pic? I want to help.