This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'in' |
| abhor (v.) | reject, protest against, refuse |
| abject (adj.) | mean-spirited, despicable, contemptible |
| able (adj.) | strong, vigorous, powerful |
| abode (v.) | predict, forebode, portend |
| abound (v.) | be wealthy, prosper, thrive |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| abuse (v.) | demean, do wrong to, dishonour |
| accuse (v.) | object to, find fault with, impugn |
| admiration (n.) | amazement, astonishment, wonder |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make aware, inform, notify; warn |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| advise, avise (v.) | inform, be aware, apprise |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| allay (v.) | subside, abate, diminish, quell |
| allay (v.) | subside, abate, diminish, quell |
| allege (v.) | advance, produce, bring forward |
| alleged (adj.) | cited in court, proposed, offered |
| allegiant (adj.) | loyal, faithful, stemming from allegiance |
| allowance (n.) | permission, approval, sanction |
| allowed (adj.) | approved, acknowledged, granted |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| Ampthill (n.) | Ampthill Castle, Bedfordshire; Katherine of Aragon stayed there in 1533 while her marriage to Henry VIII was annulled |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| Andren (n.) | Andres, valley in Picardy, N France |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (n.) | interrogation, cross-examination, appearance in court, trial |
| appliance (n.) | remedy, cure, treatment |
| appointment (n.) | order, direction, arrangement |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apt (adj.) | prompt, quick, ready |
| Arde (n.) | Ardres, town in Picardy, N France; site of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, where Henry VIII and Francis I met |
| argue (v.) | examine, discuss the pros and cons of |
| arrogancy (n.) | arrogance |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| article (n.) | clause, term, provision |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | gaze, look |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize by warrant |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attainder (n.) | accusation, allegation, denunciation |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve at court, wait on royalty |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| audit (n.) | account, reckoning [especially: in the face of God] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| avaunt (n.) | order to be gone, farewell |
| avoid (v.) | leave, quit, clear out [of] |
| bait (v.) | drink, take refreshment |
| banquet, running | light meal taken hurriedly, quickly served repast |
| banquet, running | light meal taken hurriedly, quickly served repast |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| baseness (n.) | lowly activity, contemptible work |
| bay (n.) | leaf of the bay-tree [used as a herb; symbol of triumph] |
| beadle (n.) | parish constable |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bearer (n.) | possessor, owner, holder |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| benefit (n.) | quality, advantage, gift |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| besmear (v.) | defile, sully, tarnish |
| bestowing (n.) | giving, benevolence, philanthropy |
| betray (v.) | give up, expose, lay open [especially: to punishment] |
| Bevis (n.) | [pron: 'bevis] medieval Saxon knight who conquered Ascapart, a giant, and made him his squire |
| bevy (n.) | company [of maidens], gathering |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| big (adj.) | arrogant, haughty, proud |
| black (adj.) | wicked, slanderous, calumnious |
| bladder (n.) | air-filled bag |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| blistered (adj.) | ornamented with puffs, displaying slashes to show the lining |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blow (v.) | blow up, explode on |
| blushing (adj.) | glowing, rosy-coloured, lustrous |
| body o' me | my body, my life |
| bold (adj.) | shameless, immodest, outspoken, coarse |
| bold (adj.) | over-confident, presumptuous, audacious, impudent |
| bolden (v.) | embolden, make bold, encourage |
| bombard, bumbard (n.) | large leather wine jug |
| book (n.) | book-learning, scholarship, erudition |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bore (v.) | fool, trick, cheat |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom up (v.) | take to heart, keep in mind |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, indebted, under an obligation |
| bowed (adj.) | bent, crooked |
| brake (n.) | bush, thicket |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brazier (n.) | brass-worker |
| break (v.) | interrupt, break in on, cut in on |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| breeding (n.) | raising, upbringing |
| bring off (v.) | rescue, save, deliver |
| broach (v.) | raise, introduce into conversation |
| broil (v.) | subject to great heat; also: be engaged in a struggle |
| broken (adj.) | interrupted, disturbed, disrupted |
| broomstaff (n.) | broomstick |
| brother (n.) | fellow-councillor, close adviser |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| bud out (v.) | develop, spring forth, turn out |
| buy and sell, past form bought and sold | betray, exploit, treat treacherously |
| buzzing (n.) | rumour, busy murmuring |
| calm (n.) | calm sea |
| camlet, chamblet (n.) | garment made of fine cloth |
| can (v.) | be skilled [in], have ability [in] |
| capable of | open to, subject to, susceptible to |
| carder (n.) | one who combs out impurities in wool |
| careful (adj.) | anxious, concerned, worried |
| carriage (n.) | conduct, management, course of action |
| carriage (n.) | bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour |
| carry (v.) | conduct, comport, present |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| cast (v.) | cast off, discard, dismiss, reject |
| catch (v.) | catch the attention of, attract the notice of |
| cause (n.) | court case, legal action, matter before the court |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| censure (n.) | condemnation, blame, stricture |
| certes (adv.) | certainly, assuredly, without doubt |
| cite (v.) | urge, call on, arouse, summon |
| clap (v.) | put smartly, place promptly, set effectively |
| clap (v.) | put smartly, place promptly, set effectively |
| clap (v.) | put smartly, place promptly, set effectively |
| clean (adv.) | totally, absolutely, utterly |
| clerk (n.) | scholar, sage, man of learning |
| clinquant (adj.) | glittering with gold or silver, gleaming, sparkling |
| close (adj.) | closed, shut |
| close (adv.) | closely, staying near |
| Clotharius (n.) | [pron: klo'tharius] king of the Franks in 6th-c |
| clubs (int.) | cry calling apprentices to rally round in a fight |
| coarse (adj.) | inferior, low-quality, poor |
| coast (v.) | move in a roundabout course |
| Colbrand (n.) | medieval Danish champion giant, killed by Sir Guy of Warwick at Winchester |
| cold (n.) | coldness, chill |
| collars of esses | chains made of S-shaped links [part of the insignia of knighthood] |
| collect (v.) | gather in evidence |
| colour (n.) | good ground, convincing reason, excuse |
| colt's tooth | youthful inclinations, sportive impulses |
| combination (n.) | alliance, league, treaty |
| commend (v.) | declare, offer, direct |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commendation (n.) | (plural) regards, compliments, greetings |
| commission (n.) | delegation, body of officials |
| commission (n.) | authoritative charge, government instruction |
| commission (n.) | authoritative charge, government instruction |
| commission (n.) | authoritative charge, government instruction |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commit (v.) | send to jail, put in custody, imprison |
| commonalty (n.) | common people, community |
| commons (n.) | common people, ordinary citizens |
| commons (n.) | common people, ordinary citizens |
| commotion (n.) | perturbation, agitation, disturbed excitement |
| communication (n.) | discussion, conference, debate |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compelled (adj.) | constrained, forced, of necessity |
| compelled (adj.) | enforced, involuntary, unsought |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | fully equipped, with everything present |
| compounded (adj.) | blended, mingled, combined, made up |
| comptroller (n.) | steward, master of ceremonies |
| conceit (n.) | view, opinion, judgement |
| conceive (v.) | think, hold an opinion |
| conception (n.) | design, plan, notion |
| confederacy (n.) | alliance, conspiracy, plot, united opposition |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| confidence (n.) | reliance, trust, faith |
| confident (adj.) | trusting, trustful, ready to confide |
| conformable (adj.) | compliant, submissive, tractable |
| congee, congie (v.) | curtsy reverently, make a formal bow |
| conjecture (n.) | surmise, guess, supposition |
| conjunction (n.) | union, uniting, joining together |
| considering (n.) | consideration, reflection, brooding |
| consistory (n.) | ecclesiastical court |
| consistory (n.) | ecclesiastical court |
| constable (n.) | chief officer of the royal household [in England and France] |
| constancy (n.) | persistence, perseverance, steadfastness |
| constant (adj.) | faithful, steadfast, true |
| construction (n.) | judgement, consideration, appraisal |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| contented (adj.) | willing, ready, agreeable |
| continue (v.) | retain, carry on with, preserve |
| contrary (adj.) | opposite, opposing, rival |
| contrary (n.) | opposite side, position as adversary |
| convent (v.) | summon, call to appear, send for |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| cordial (n.) | restorative, stimulant, tonic |
| coronal (n.) | coronet, circlet |
| countenance (n.) | expression, look, face |
| countenance (n.) | expression, look, face |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| covent (n.) | convent, community |
| crab-tree (n./adj.) | crab-apple tree |
| crack (v.) | split asunder, snap |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| creature (n.) | dependant, servant |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| crooked (adj.) | malignant, perverse, contrary, devious |
| cross (adj.) | perverse, contrarious, contradictory |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cry (v.) | speak loudly, shout out, proclaim |
| cry out (v.) | be in labour |
| cry up (v.) | show to be true, proclaim, announce in public [by] |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold-maker (n.) | seducer of a married woman |
| cum... | by special licence |
| cure (n.) | charge, care, office |
| current (adj.) | acceptable, up-to-date, fashionable |
| dainty (adj.) | delicately pretty, of tender beauty |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| danger (n.) | damage, harm, mischief |
| dare (v.) | daze, paralyse with fear, terrify |
| dare (v.) | challenge, confront, defy |
| dear (adj.) | heartfelt, earnest, zealous |
| dearly (adv.) | grievously, at great cost |
| deceive (v.) | disappoint, frustrate, let down |
| decent (adj.) | satisfying propriety, observing conformity |
| defeat (v.) | refute, resist |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| demand (n.) | question, enquiry, request |
| demand (v.) | request to tell, question, ask [about] |
| demi-coronal (n.) | small coronet |
| demure (adj.) | grave, serious, sober, solemn |
| derive (v.) | bring down [on], direct [to] |
| design (n.) | scheme, plan, plot |
| desperate (adj.) | disregarding, careless, reckless |
| determinate (adj.) | conclusive, definitive, decisive |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| difference (n.) | class difference, distinction of rank |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| digest, disgest (v.) | endure, brook, put up with |
| discourser (n.) | story-teller, raconteur, narrator |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discharge (v.) | give vent to, emit, sound off |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | prompt settlement, speedy handling |
| displeasure (n.) | being out of favour, discredit; or: discomfort, trouble |
| disposed (adj.) | directed, applied, arranged |
| disposing (n.) | disposal, management, control |
| distraction (n.) | perturbation, agitation, frenzied state |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divorce (n.) | separating force |
| do (v.) | organize, arrange, manage |
| dog-days (n.) | hottest days of the year [associated with the astrological position of Sirius, the Dog-star] |
| doing (n.) | action, performance, activity |
| domestic (n.) | servant, slave |
| dominion (n.) | land, territory, province |
| double (adj.) | equivocal, ambiguous |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubt (n.) | question, difficulty, hesitation [over] |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| due (n.) | justice, rightfulness, validity |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| duty (n.) | act of loyalty, expression of homage |
| easiness (n.) | gentleness, kindness, indulgence |
| easy (adj.) | careless, unconcerned; or: naive, trusting |
| ego... | my king and I |
| element (n.) | sphere of knowledge, proper comprehension |
| emballing (n.) | investment with the orb [as a mark of sovereignty] |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| end (n.) | root cause, source |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy, envy at (v.) | show malice [towards], hate, regard with ill will |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| equal (adv.) | equally |
| estate (n.) | state, kingdom |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| even (adj.) | straightforward, forthright, direct |
| evil (n.) | affliction, misfortune, hardship |
| exaction (n.) | extortionate taxation, exorbitant demand |
| exaction (n.) | extortionate taxation, exorbitant demand |
| exaction (n.) | extortionate taxation, exorbitant demand |
| examination (n.) | deposition, testimony, statement |
| examination (n.) | deposition, testimony, statement |
| example (n.) | precedent, parallel case |
| exceeding (adv.) | exceedingly, extremely, very |
| exclamation (n.) | loud reproach, outcry, clamorous complaint |
| exhalation (n.) | meteor, shooting star |
| extremity (n.) | utmost severity, extreme intensity, hardship |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| faculty (n.) | function, power, capability |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (v.) | make faint, depress |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | reliability, dependability, trustworthiness |
| fall (v.) | happen, occur, come to pass |
| fall off (v.) | withdraw, step aside, move back |
| fall on (v.) | join a fray, attack in force |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adv.) | wrongly, erroneously, in error |
| falsehood (n.) | disloyalty, treachery, faithlessness |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, mind, mental state |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, mind, mental state |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (n.) | title, name, character |
| fast (adj.) | locked up, firmly bolted |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| feat (n.) | action, deed, conduct |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fetch in (v.) | bring in, involve |
| fierce (adj.) | wild, lively, violent |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | register, list, roll |
| file (v.) | keep pace, stay in line |
| fire-drake (n.) | fiery being, dragon, man with a fiery nose |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (n.) | stage, period, hours |
| fit (n.) | grimace, facial twitch |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fitness (n.) | proper behaviour, appropriate conduct |
| flaw (v.) | make a crack in, break, damage |
| flaw (v.) | make a crack in, break, damage |
| flow (n.) | flowing |
| flowing (adj.) | bountiful, abundant, copious |
| fondness (n.) | foolish affection, naive devotion |
| fool and feather | foolishness and foppery [feathered plumes] |
| footboy (n.) | boy attendant, page-boy, servant on foot [accompanying a rider] |
| footboy (n.) | boy attendant, page-boy, servant on foot [accompanying a rider] |
| footing, set | set foot |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| force (v.) | urge, press, enforce |
| fore-recited (adj.) | previously reported |
| foresaid (adj.) | aforesaid |
| foreskirt (n.) | front skirts |
| forge (v.) | cause to fashion, lead to contrive |
| forget (v.) | neglect, disregard, give no thought to |
| forsake (v.) | leave, depart [from] |
| forsake (v.) | leave, depart [from] |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| forward (adj.) | ready, eager, inclined |
| foulness (n.) | dishonesty, wickedness, bad reputation |
| fount (n.) | spring, stream |
| frame (v.) | arrange, organize, plan |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| free (adj.) | innocent, guiltless |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| fret (v.) | wear out, eat away, erode |
| friend (v.) | befriend, sustain, assist |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| front (v.) | march in the front rank, be in the forefront |
| fruitful (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal |
| fry (n.) | brood, offspring, progeny |
| full (adj.) | whole, entire, complete |
| full (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| full (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| fuller (n.) | cleanser and thickener of cloth |
| full-charged (adj.) | fully loaded |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnished (adj.) | equipped, fitted out, outfitted |
| furniture (n.) | furnishing, fittings, embellishments |
| further (adj.) | another |
| gainsay (v.) | deny, renounce, disown |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gall (n.) | spirit of anger, venom, ability to be angry |
| gall (v.) | injure, harm, wound |
| gallant (adj.) | fine, splendid, grand |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| gallery (n.) | long large room used for walks, exercise, etc |
| gamester (n.) | fun-lover, frolicsome fellow |
| gap (n.) | entrance, access-point, position of opportunity |
| gaping (n.) | bawling, shouting, yelling |
| general (adj.) | joint, common, communal |
| generally (adv.) | universally, without exception, in the eyes of all |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| get (v.) | win, gain, obtain victory in |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| getting (n.) | covetousness, acquiring things |
| give (v.) | suggest, prompt, intimate |
| glad (v.) | gladden, brighten, cause to rejoice |
| gladding (n.) | delighting, making joyful |
| glean (v.) | collect, scrape together, gather up |
| glistering (adj.) | glittering, shining, sparkling |
| gloss (n.) | deceptive appearance, plausibility |
| go (v.) | be pregnant, be with child |
| going out (n.) | expedition, journey, excursion |
| good (n.) | goodwill, goodness |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodness (n.) | natural kindness, generosity, bounty |
| goodness (n.) | natural kindness, generosity, bounty |
| gossip (n.) | godparent, baptismal sponsor |
| government (n.) | self-control, self-discipline, moral conduct |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| gravity (n.) | respectability, authority, dignified position |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grieved (adj.) | aggrieved, wronged, ill-used |
| grievous (adj.) | heavy, grave, serious |
| gripe (n.) | grip, hold, grasp |
| gripe (v.) | clutch, grasp, seize |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| gross (adj.) | bad, inferior, poor |
| grub up (v.) | dig up, uproot |
| guarded (adj.) | ornamented, trimmed, tricked out |
| Guy, Sir | legendary hero of Warwick, whose last great act was to kill the giant Colbrand |
| Guynes (n.) | [geen] Guines, town in Picardy, N France |
| haberdasher (n.) | dealer in small articles relating to clothing |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habited (adj.) | clothed, dressed, clad |
| habited (adj.) | clothed, dressed, clad |
| halberd (n.) | person armed with a halberd |
| hand (n.) | handiwork, job, work |
| hap (n.) | happening, event, occurrence |
| happily (adv.) | opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune |
| happily (adv.) | opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune |
| happily (adv.) | fittingly, appropriately, aptly |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| happy (adj.) | accomplished, favoured, proficient |
| hardly (adv.) | severely, harshly, badly |
| hard-ruled (adj.) | difficult to manage, obstreperous |
| hautboy (n.) | type of musical instrument; oboe |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have-at-him (n.) | thrust |
| head (n.) | fighting force, army, body of troops |
| hearer (n.) | playgoer, audience |
| heart (n.) | spirit, soul, essence |
| heavy (adj.) | tedious, tiresome, uninteresting |
| hedge (v.) | deviate from a straight path, shift direction |
| heed (n.) | consideration, care, attention |
| height (n.) | maximum, highest amount, utmost degree |
| high (adj.) | proud, haughty, grand |
| high (adj.) | lofty, elevated, grand |
| high (adj.) | important, major, special |
| hit (v.) | match, fall in [with], coincide [with] |
| hold (v.) | withhold, hold back |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| holidam / holidame, by my | what I hold holy; or: Our Lady |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| hopeful (adj.) | promising, giving hope of success |
| hot (adj.) | fast, hasty |
| hot (adj.) | active, vigorous |
| hour (n.) | time, moment |
| hull (v.) | lie, float, drift [with sails furled] |
| husband (n.) | housekeeper, steward, domestic manager |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| chafed (adj.) | enraged, irritated, angered |
| challenge (n.) | legal objection |
| chamber (n.) | piece of ordnance, cannon, gun |
| change (n.) | [dancing] round, turn |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| Chartreux (n.) | [pron: shah'truh] Carthusian abbey at Chartreuse, E France; also, the name of the order of monks |
| Chartreux (n.) | [pron: shah'truh] Carthusian abbey at Chartreuse, E France; also, the name of the order of monks |
| chattels (n.) | moveable possessions |
| cheer (n.) | mood, disposition |
| cheer (v.) | encourage, urge on, galvanize |
| cherubin (n.) | celestial being, heavenly beauty |
| cheverel (adj.) | flexible, yielding, pliant |
| chiding (adj.) | noisy, brawling, tumultuous |
| child (n.) | heir, scion, inheritor |
| chine (n.) | [of meat] joint, portion, piece |
| choice (adj.) | chosen, specially worthy, excellent |
| choice (adj.) | appropriate, fitting, well-chosen |
| choke (v.) | suppress, crush, put down |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| ill (adj.) | unskilful, inexpert, unskilled |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | imperfectly, poorly, to ill effect |
| illusion (n.) | deception, delusion, deceit |
| import (v.) | represent, depict, indicate |
| incensed (adj.) | inflamed, angered, enraged |
| Indian (n.) | American Indian |
| Indies (n.) | the East Indies, thought of as a region of great wealth |
| indifferent (adj.) | impartial, unbiased, neutral |
| inducement (n.) | influential reason, persuasive cause |
| indurance, endurance (n.) | distressing delay, hardship |
| information (n.) | item of information, piece of intelligence |
| innumerable (adj.) | incalculable, countless, immense |
| insense (v.) | make understand, inform |
| intelligence (n.) | spying, espionage, secretly obtained information |
| interpreter (n.) | commentator, observer, pundit |
| irresolute (adj.) | unresolved, undecided, unaccomplished |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | action, deed, proceeding |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| item (n.) | [legal] particular point |
| jade (v.) | deceive, dupe, make a fool of |
| juggle (v.) | deceive, cheat, trick |
| justify (v.) | prove, confirm, demonstrate |
| keech (n.) | lump of congealed fat |
| keep (v.) | keep up, maintain, carry on |
| keep your way | keep going, don't stop |
| Kimbolton, Kymmalton (n.) | manor house in Cambridgshire, where Katherine of Aragon was imprisoned |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knavery (n.) | treachery, trap, trickery |
| knock it | strike up |
| lackey (n.) | footman, minion, flunky |
| lag (adj.) | late-coming, last, closing |
| larder (n.) | pantry, provision room |
| late (adj.) | former, previous |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| law (n.) | charge, accusation, case [against] |
| lay (adj.) | unclerical, secular, worldly |
| lay (v.) | apply, place, put |
| lay (v.) | apply, place, put |
| lay upon (v.) | bestow on, impose on |
| learning (n.) | scholarship, learned opinion |
| leave (v.) | abandon, forsake, relinquish |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leg (n.) | bending of a knee, genuflection, obeisance |
| legate (n.) | papal representative |
| legatine, legative (adj.) | as a legate |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| letters patent (n.) | open documents issued by the sovereign which conferred an office, privilege, right, etc |
| level (n.) | line of fire |
| lewdness (n.) | foolishness, absurd behaviour |
| lie by (v.) | settle down, lay to rest |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light (v.) | dismount, descend, alight |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| limbo patrum | limbo [temporary home of departed spirits between heaven and hell] of the fathers: gaol, imprisonment |
| Limehouse (n.) | London riverside area named after the lime-kilns there which processed chalk from Kent |
| line (n.) | equator |
| liquor (n.) | liquid |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| little, in a | in brief, shortly |
| loaden (adj.) | laden, weighed down |
| long (v.) | belong, pertain, relate |
| look (v.) | expect, anticipate, hope, await the time |
| look on (v.) | observe, be a witness to |
| loose (adj.) | casual, lax, careless |
| loose shot | marksman not attached to a company |
| lop (n.) | [of a tree] lopped off branch |
| lose (v.) | lose sight of, forget |
| lose (v.) | part with, let go of, give up |
| lose (v.) | part with, let go of, give up |
| Louvre (n.) | [pron: 'loovr] palace of the French Kings, Paris |
| Lucifer (n.) | in the Bible, the name of a principal devil; or, the Devil |
| madam (n.) | high-ranking lady |
| maiden (adj.) | befitting chastity |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| maim (v.) | make powerless, undermine, subvert |
| main (adj.) | very great, major, considerable |
| main (adj.) | very great, major, considerable |
| main (adj.) | very great, major, considerable |
| make (v.) | do, perform, carry out |
| make (v.) | give, provide |
| make (v.) | come, proceed, approach |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| manor (n.) | country house, mansion, estate |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mark (n.) | target, goal, aim |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| Marshalsea (n.) | debtor's prison in Southwark, London |
| master-cord (n.) | main sinew |
| mate (v.) | be a match for, cope with |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| mazed (adj.) | bewildered, confused, perplexed |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| memorize (v.) | make memorable, cause to be remembered |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merely (adv.) | purely, for no other reason than |
| merely (adv.) | only, nothing more than |
| meridian (n.) | high point, culmination, climax |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mincing (n.) | affected movement, pretentious manner |
| mind (n.) | inclination, desire, wish |
| mind (n.) | intention, purpose, intent |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (v.) | provide, supply, give |
| miscarry (v.) | [of letters] go astray, fall into the wrong hands |
| misdemean (v.) | behave improperly, misconduct |
| mischief (n.) | catastrophe, calamity, misfortune |
| mischief (n.) | wicked action, evil deed, harmful scheme |
| mischief (n.) | wicked action, evil deed, harmful scheme |
| mistake (v.) | misunderstand, take wrongly, misconceive |
| mistake (v.) | misunderstand, take wrongly, misconceive |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| model (n.) | replica, image, copy |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| modesty (n.) | moderation, restraint, discipline |
| modesty (n.) | moderation, restraint, discipline |
| modesty (n.) | propriety, protocol, seemly behaviour |
| moiety (n.) | half, equal share |
| monsieur (n.) | French gentleman |
| monstrous (adj.) | unnatural, outlandish, aberrant |
| monument (n.) | tomb, burial chamber |
| moon, below the | of this world, not spiritual |
| Moorfields (n.) | site once used for training militia, near Moorgate, London; later, a popular park |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | human, subject to death, characterized by mortality |
| mortar-piece (n.) | type of small high-firing cannon |
| motion (n.) | cause, prompting, provocation |
| motion (n.) | act of moving, movement, stirring |
| motley (adj.) | in the distinctive [multicoloured] dress of a fool |
| mould up (v.) | go to create, help to form |
| mount (v.) | cause to boil, make rise |
| mouth (n.) | utterance, expression, voice |
| move (v.) | raise an issue [with], mention a matter [to] |
| move (v.) | raise an issue [with], mention a matter [to] |
| move (v.) | encourage, instigate, prompt |
| moved (adj.) | aroused, provoked, exasperated |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| mutiny (n.) | rebellion, revolt, quarrel |
| mystery (n.) | way of behaving |
| naked (adj.) | defenceless, undefended, unarmed |
| naught, nought (adj.) | worthless, useless, of no value |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| near (adj.) | intimate, familiar |
| needful (adj.) | necessary, needed, indispensable |
| neglect (v.) | disregard, slight, give little respect [to] |
| new-trimmed (adj.) | newly fitted out |
| niggard (n.) | miser, mean person, skinflint |
| noise (v.) | rumour, spread about, noise abroad |
| none (adj.) | no |
| note (n.) | sign, mark, token |
| note (n.) | knowledge, information, intimation |
| note (n.) | melody, tune, music, song |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| nothing (adv.) | not at all, in any / no way |
| nothing (n.) | [state of] nothingness, oblivion, extinction |
| objection (n.) | accusation, charge, allegation |
| offer (n.) | offering, proposal, invitation, inducement |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | officialdom, people who hold office |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| officious (adj.) | meddlesome, interfering, overzealous |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| once (adv.) | once and for all, in a word |
| once, at (adv.) | all together, jointly, collectively |
| open (adj.) | public, exposed to general view |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| oppose (v.) | display, exhibit, present |
| order (n.) | rank, status |
| Orpheus (n.) | legendary Greek poet, able to charm beasts and even stones with his music |
| otherwhere (adv.) | elsewhere, somewhere else |
| oui away (v.) | chatter away in French |
| out (prep.) | [unclear meaning] without |
| out of (prep.) | beyond, outside |
| outgo (v.) | outdo, outstrip, surpass |
| outspeak (v.) | far exceed, more than warrant |
| outworth (v.) | outvalue, be more powerful than |
| overgreat, over-great (adj.) | imperious, high-handed, excessive |
| overmount (v.) | transcend, rise above, soar higher than |
| overtop (v.) | excel, surpass, go beyond the (normal) level of |
| pace (v.) | [horse-training] break in, teach one paces, properly train |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| painted (adj.) | feigned, counterfeit, disguised |
| painting (n.) | cosmetics, paint [for the face], beautifying |
| pale (n.) | fence, paling, enclosure |
| pang (v.) | afflict with pangs, torture, torment |
| paper (v.) | put down on paper, write down |
| paragon (v.) | compare, match, place side by side |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| part away (v.) | depart, leave |
| part, part of (adv.) | partly, in some measure |
| particular (n.) | intimacy, personal relationship |
| partner (n.) | co-sponsor at a christening |
| partner (n.) | co-sponsor at a christening |
| pass (v.) | be approved [by], be ratified [by] |
| pass (v.) | advance, move on, proceed |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| pat (adv.) | neatly, opportunely, aptly |
| Paul's (n.) | St Paul's Cathedral, London |
| pausingly (adv.) | with pauses, hesitantly, haltingly |
| pay (v.) | repay, requite, recompense |
| peck (v.) | pitch, throw, fling |
| Pepin, Pippen (n.) | king of the Franks in 8th-c |
| perfidious (adj.) | treacherous, unfaithful, disloyal |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| period (n.) | end, purpose, goal |
| perk up (v.) | make smart, deck out, spruce up |
| pernicious (adj.) | destructive, dangerous, ruinous |
| perniciously (adv.) | with deep loathing, to the point of destruction |
| phrase (v.) | call, name, style |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| pinch (v.) | torment, pain, torture |
| pinked (adj.) | ornamented with perforations, pierced, scalloped |
| pitch (n.) | height [to which a bird of prey soars before swooping] |
| place (n.) | precedence, proper place |
| place (v.) | arrange the seating, find places |
| plainsong (n.) | simple straightforward melody |
| plate (n.) | special tableware, household utensils of value |
| play (n.) | playing, performance |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pleasant (adj.) | merry, festive, jolly |
| pluck off (v.) | come down [in level of aspiration], look lower |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| porringer (n.) | hat shaped like a pudding basin or soup-bowl |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| potency (n.) | power, authority, command |
| potently (adv.) | mightily, strongly, powerfully |
| pound (n.) | (plural) sum of money |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| praemunire (n.) | [pron: preemyu'neeree] writ accusing someone of recognizing the power of the pope [as opposed to the sovereign] |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| prejudice (n.) | detriment, damage, misfortune |
| premise (n.) | (plural) evidence, circumstances admitted in court |
| presence (n.) | royal reception chamber |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| press (n.) | crowd, throng |
| press (n.) | crowd, throng |
| press (v.) | push forward, thrust, come / go boldly |
| pretence (n.) | pretext, excuse, alleged ground |
| prime (adj.) | principal, chief, foremost |
| prime (adj.) | principal, chief, foremost |
| primero (n.) | type of gambling card game |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| private (adj.) | personal, individual, particular |
| privily (adv.) | secretly, privately, stealthily |
| privity (n.) | participation, private knowledge |
| privy chamber (n.) | private room, inner room |
| process (n.) | progress, course, path |
| prodigal (adj.) | wastefully lavish, foolishly extravagant |
| profess (v.) | declare, avow, affirm |
| profession (n.) | religious calling, profession of faith |
| professor (n.) | adherent, devotee, professing Christian |
| promise (v.) | give one grounds for, lead one to expect |
| pronounce (v.) | deliver, speak, declare |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proof (n.) | evidence, demonstration, testimony |
| proportion (n.) | measure, extent, degree, magnitude |
| proud (adj.) | fine, splendid, luxurious |
| publish (v.) | announce, make public, make generally known |
| purgation (n.) | acquittal, clearing away of guilt |
| purge (v.) | clear, excuse, exonerate |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purse (n.) | bag containing the great seal |
| purse (n.) | bag containing the great seal |
| purse (n.) | bag containing the great seal |
| pursuivant (n.) | royal messenger, state messenger [with power to execute warrants] |
| pursuivant (n.) | royal messenger, state messenger [with power to execute warrants] |
| put off (v.) | dismiss, brush aside, spurn |
| put off (v.) | dismiss, lay off, make redundant |
| putter-on (n.) | instigator, inciter, agitator |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quarrel (n.) | cause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim |
| question (v.) | dispute, quarrel [over], call into question |
| question (v.) | dispute, quarrel [over], call into question |
| quiet (n.) | calmness, peace of mind, serenity |
| quiet (n.) | calmness, peace of mind, serenity |
| quit (v.) | rid, free, relieve |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| range (v.) | wander freely, roam, rove |
| rank (adj.) | growing in abundance, excessively luxuriant [often unattractively] |
| rank (adj.) | foul, festering, diseased |
| rankness (n.) | excess, abundance, profusion |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rate (n.) | cost, expense |
| rate (n.) | mode of life, style of living |
| read (v.) | reckon, consider, take into account |
| reason (n.) | reasoning, argument |
| receipt (n.) | reception, receiving venue |
| reek (v.) | break into a sweat, perspire |
| religious (adj.) | devout, conscientious, scrupulous |
| remember (v.) | mention, make known |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remove (v.) | go, move off, depart |
| repair (v.) | restore, renew, revive |
| repeat (v.) | mention, speak of, utter |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| require (v.) | command, summon, demand |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | avenge, pay back, take vengeance on |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respecting (prep.) | with regard to, with reference to |
| respite (n.) | extent of time, time-scale |
| rest (v.) | remain, stay, stand |
| retain (v.) | employ, take into service |
| revokement (n.) | revoking, revocation, repeal |
| rid (v.) | manage, conduct, control |
| road (n.) | period of travel, stage |
| round (adj.) | heavy, substantial |
| royal (adj.) | generous, munificent, bountiful |
| rub (n.) | [bowls] obstacle, impediment, hindrance |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| rude (adj.) | [of wind or water] stormy, turbulent, harsh |
| rude (adj.) | impolite, offensive |
| run (v.) | fall, move, come |
| Saba (n.) | [pron: 'sahba] in the Bible, Sheba, proverbial for wealth |
| sacring (adj.) | [in the Mass] rung at the moment of consecration |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| said, well | well done |
| salute (v.) | affect, act upon, excite |
| Samson (n.) | in the Bible, a judge, possessor of legendary strength |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| scruple (n.) | objection, difficulty, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | objection, difficulty, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| seal (v.) | confirm, ratify, approve |
| second (v.) | support, assist, reinforce |
| sectary (n.) | follower of a heretical sect |
| see (v.) | meet, see each other |
| seem (v.) | have the look [of], give the appearance [of] |
| seeming (n.) | deceptive appearance, two-faced behaviour, pretence |
| self-drawing (adj.) | spun from within oneself |
| self-mettle (n.) | one's own vigorous activity |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| sergeant (n.) | officer [in an army] |
| serve (v.) | enter into service; or: await employment |
| service (n.) | employment, situation as a servant |
| session, sessions (n.) | judicial assembly, trial, court |
| set (adj.) | seated, sitting down |
| set on (v.) | go forward, advance, proceed |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shape (n.) | role, part [to play] |
| sharp (adj.) | ardent, keen, fervent |
| sharp (adj.) | subtle, delicate, acute |
| shilling (n.) | coin valued at twelve old pence or one twentieth of a pound |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| shrewd (adj.) | knowing, artful, smart |
| shroud (n.) | sail-rope |
| schedule (n.) | document, paper, scroll |
| sick (adj.) | unhappy, hurt, downcast |
| sick (adj.) | envious, resentful, malicious |
| sick (adj.) | longing, pining, avid |
| sign (v.) | display, signify, advertise |
| silence (v.) | force to remain in silence, keep under restraint |
| simony (n.) | trading in ecclesiastical appointments |
| single (adj.) | poor, feeble, slight, trivial |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sleek (adj.) | oily, fawning, unctuous |
| sleep upon (v.) | disregard, ignore, pay no attention to |
| slightly (adv.) | easily, with little effort |
| smart (n.) | suffering, grief, sorrow |
| society (n.) | gathering, company, group |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometimes (adv.) | formerly, once, at one time, previously |
| sooth (adj.) | true |
| sorely (adv.) | severely, intensely, very greatly |
| sorrow (n.) | mourning, lamentation |
| sorry (adj.) | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
| sound (adj.) | free from error, orthodox |
| sound (v.) | cry out, declare, proclaim |
| sovereignty (n.) | royal dignity, kingly authority |
| span (v.) | measure out, delimit, determine |
| spare (v.) | practise economy in, be niggardly about |
| spavin (n.) | swelling of a horse's leg-joint |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speak out (v.) | declare, manifest, display |
| speak to | bear witness to, attest, support |
| speed (v.) | travel speedily, make a hasty expedition |
| speeding (adj.) | effective, rapidly working, successful |
| spice (n.) | touch, trace, dash |
| spinster (n.) | domestic woman, one who stays at home spinning |
| spitting (adj.) | piercing, penetrating, impaling |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleeny (adj.) | hot-headed, over-emotional |
| spoil (v.) | ruin, destroy, bring to an end |
| spoon (n.) | christening spoon [given as a gift] |
| spoon (n.) | christening spoon [given as a gift] |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| springhalt (n.) | [of horses] disease causing twitching of the hind legs |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand to (v.) | maintain, uphold, be steadfast in |
| stand under (v.) | suffer, endure, bear the weight of |
| standing-bowl (n.) | bowl standing on a pedestal |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| starve (v.) | die, perish |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| state (n.) | kingship, majesty, sovereignty |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | [also: cloth of state] canopy over a chair of state |
| state (n.) | [also: cloth of state] canopy over a chair of state |
| state (n.) | [also: cloth of state] canopy over a chair of state |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state-statue (n.) | image of a statesman |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | delay, defer, postpone |
| steel (n.) | weapon of steel, sword |
| stick (v.) | hesitate, linger, think twice |
| stick (v.) | place, fix, settle |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| stint (v.) | limit, hold back, restrain |
| stomach (n.) | pride, obstinacy, stubbornness |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| stout (adj.) | brave, valiant, resolute |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (v.) | embrace, hold, hug |
| Strand (n.) | London street of fashionable merchants; also, of apprentices |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| strange (adj.) | foreign, alien, from abroad |
| strange (adj.) | foreign, alien, from abroad |
| strangely (adv.) | very greatly, extremely |
| strangely (adv.) | unaccountably, surprisingly, unusually |
| strangely (adv.) | like a stranger, distantly, in an unfriendly manner |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stream (n.) | current, flow, drift |
| stretch (v.) | stand upright, draw oneself up to full height |
| stubborn (adj.) | resistant, hostile, antagonistic |
| stubborn (adj.) | stiff, intractable, unyielding |
| studied (adj.) | deliberate, carefully planned, intentional |
| study (n.) | effort, endeavour |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| stuff (n.) | material, cloth |
| substance (n.) | property, wealth, possessions, treasure |
| suburbs (n.) | (plural) parts of a city lying outside the walls [reputed for lawlessness] |
| succour (n.) | help, assistance, aid |
| sudden (adj.) | unpremeditated, extempore, unrehearsed |
| sudden (adj.) | swift, rapid, prompt |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | suddenly |
| suddenly (adv.) | extempore, spontaneously, off the cuff |
| sue (v.) | initiate, institute, prosecute |
| suffer (v.) | undergo, sustain, endure |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| suggest (v.) | tempt, prompt, incite |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| superfluous (adj.) | extravagant, wasteful, immoderate |
| superstitious (adj.) | loving to the point of idolatry, excessively devoted |
| surveyor (n.) | superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor |
| surveyor (n.) | superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor |
| surveyor (n.) | superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor |
| surveyor (n.) | superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor |
| switch (n.) | twig, thin shoot |
| sworn (adj.) | bound by an oath of loyalty |
| taint (n.) | corruption, infection, contamination |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| tainted (adj.) | disgraced, discredited, dishonoured |
| take out (v.) | lead out for a dance |
| take peace | make peace |
| take up (v.) | keep out, block, prevent |
| talker (n.) | someone of words but not deeds |
| tall (adj.) | long, high |
| tanta... | so great is the integrity of our purpose towards you, most noble Queen |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Te Deum | Thee God [opening words of Te Deum laudamus, 'We praise thee, God'] |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | quality, constitution, condition |
| temperance (n.) | self-control, calm behaviour, moderation |
| temporal (adj.) | secular, civil, worldly |
| temporal (adj.) | secular, civil, worldly |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tendance (n.) | attention, care, solicitude |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | rate, esteem, regard |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | substance, content, matter, drift |
| theme (n.) | reason for acting, ground of belief |
| thinking (n.) | thought, meditation, reflection |
| this, by | by this time |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| tie (v.) | ratify, approve, authorize |
| tie (v.) | bring into subjection, put in bondage |
| time (n.) | time to be born, delivery |
| tipstaff (n.) | court officer |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| tool (n.) | penis |
| top-proud (adj.) | showing the highest degree of pride |
| touch (n.) | sense, feeling, intuition, hint |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | achieve, accomplish, attain |
| touch (v.) | stain, taint, infect |
| Tower Hill | site of the Tower of London scaffold, where executions drew crowds of spectators |
| trace (v.) | follow on from, come from |
| tract (n.) | continuance, duration, course of events |
| tractable (adj.) | compliant, manageable, governable |
| trade (n.) | traffic, passage, coming and going |
| traduce (v.) | defame, slander, calumniate, dishonour |
| train (n.) | retinue, following, entourage |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, pain of childbirth |
| treaty (n.) | entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition |
| trembling (adj.) | frightening, fearful, disturbing |
| tribulation (n.) | trouble-maker, pest, mischief-maker |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trifle (v.) | waste, squander, spend idly |
| trim (adj.) | fine, excellent, smart |
| trim (adj.) | fine, excellent, smart |
| troth (n.) | truth, good faith |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| trow (v.) | believe, give credence to, accept as true |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| truncheoner (n.) | club-wielder, cudgel-carrier |
| truth (n.) | loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| type (n.) | mark, sign, indication |
| uncontemned (adj.) | unscorned, undespised |
| understand (v.) | use their brains |
| understand (v.) | be informed about, learn about |
| understand (v.) | be informed about, learn about |
| undertake (v.) | take charge of, have responsibility for |
| undeserver (n.) | one who deserves nothing, unworthy person |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| unhappily (adv.) | unfavourably, censoriously, critically |
| unpartial (adj.) | impartial, detached, neutral |
| unqueened (adj.) | removed from the position of queen |
| unsatisfied (adj.) | unsatisfiable, insatiable |
| unsay (v.) | take back, withdraw, retract |
| unsettled (adj.) | disturbed, troubled; also: unresolved, unfixed |
| unthink (v.) | remove from one's thoughts |
| urge (v.) | state formally, present, propose |
| use (n.) | opportunity, benefit, advantage |
| use (v.) | present, conduct, behave |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| vacant (adj.) | lacking, devoid, deficient |
| vainglory, vain-glory (n.) | undue vanity, unwarranted pride |
| value (v.) | consider equal in value [to] |
| vanity (n.) | foolishness, absurdity, inanity |
| vanity (n.) | trifle, folly, vain thing |
| vanity (n.) | trifle, folly, vain thing |
| vanity (n.) | fop, dandy, dude |
| vehemency (n.) | vehemence, forcefulness, fervour |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| venturous (adj.) | adventurous, daring, bold |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| vicious (adj.) | blameworthy, reprehensible, shameful |
| virtue (n.) | virtuous self, honour, excellency |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visitation (n.) | visit |
| viva voce | by word of mouth |
| vizard (n.) | mask, visor |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | talk, rumour, opinion |
| voice (n.) | talk, rumour, opinion |
| voice (n.) | talk, rumour, opinion |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| vouch (n.) | formal statement, attestation, express declaration |
| vouchsafe (v.) | cope with, sustain, be prepared to bear |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| waking (adj.) | awake, wakeful |
| wand (n.) | rod, staff |
| wand (n.) | rod, staff |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | merciless, cruel, pitiless |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (v.) | authorize, sanction, license |
| way (n.) | calling, vocation, profession |
| way (n.) | opportunity, scope |
| ways, go thy / your | carry on, go ahead |
| weak (adj.) | of little worth, wanting, deficient |
| ween (v.) | think, intend, expect, be minded |
| weigh (v.) | balance [as in scales], poise, match |
| weigh (v.) | balance [as in scales], poise, match |
| weigh (v.) | consider, take into account |
| weigh (v.) | consider, take into account |
| weigh out (v.) | make amends for, compensate for |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| whisper (v.) | speak secretly with, talk confidentially to |
| wholesome (adj.) | profitable, valuable, promoting well-being |
| wholesome (adj.) | good, beneficial, advantageous |
| wholesome (adj.) | good, beneficial, advantageous |
| whoreson (n.) | [son of a whore; serious or jocular term of abuse] fellow, bastard |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (v.), past form would | command, order, direct |
| win (v.) | gain advantage [over], get the better [of] |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wonted (adj.) | accustomed, usual, customary |
| word (n.) | (plural) empty rhetoric, vain talk |
| work (n.) | fort, barricade |
| work (n.) | deed, doing, action |
| work (v.), past form wrought | work for, plan, try to arrange |
| working (adj.) | moving, full of emotion |
| worship (n.) | esteem, honour, renown |
| worth (adj.) | worthy of, deserving, meriting |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrench (v.) | twisting, sudden movement |
| writ (n.) | written authority, formal order, warrant |
| wrong (n.) | dishonour, discredit, harm |
| yet, as yet (adv.) | still |
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