Chorus

The second speech of the Chorus is only necessary to indicate the passing of time and the change of place. We are told what we already know — that Romeo’s love for Rosaline has been forgotten, and that he is now in love with Juliet# and we are given a hint about the difficulties that the lovers will encounter.
2	gapes: longs.
to be his heir: to take his place.
6	Alike: i.e. both Romeo and Juliet.
7	foe supposed: the one who is regarded as his enemy.
complain: plead for love.
8	fearful: terrifying.
9	held: considered to be.
10	breathe: speak.
use: are accustomed to.
14	Tempering: softening.
extremity: severity.