King John

Definitions

Act I

Scene I

Act II

Act III

Act IV

Act V

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.

Alphabetical headword definitions for King John

abhorred (adj.) horrifying, disgusting, abominable

abortive (n.) abortion of nature, abnormality

about (adv.) 4 indirectly, irregularly

Absey book (n.) [pron: aybee'see] ABC, child's primer

abstract (n.) 3 epitome, embodiment, personification

accent (n.) 1 talk, speech, utterance, words

accent (n.) 3 sound, voice quality, way of talking

account, accompt (v.) 1 reckon, judge, consider

accoutrement (n.) formal embellishment, special trappings

act (n.) 1 activity, action, performance

action (n.) 1 campaign, military action, strategy

action (n.) 8 movement, demeanour, gesture

adjunct (adj.) 1 attendant [upon], inevitable result [of]

admit (v.) 1 permit, allow, grant

adulterate (v.) commit adultery, fornicate

advance (v.) 1 raise, lift up, upraise

advantage (n.) 1 right moment, favourable opportunity

advantage (n.) 2 advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority

advantage (n.) 3 benefit, gain, advancement, profit

advantage (n.) 4 interest, bonus, addition

adventure (n.) 1 venture, enterprise, issue, hazard

adverse (adj.) 3 hostile, belligerent, antagonistic

advice (n.) 1 consideration, reflection, deliberation

advised, avised (adj.) 1 calculated, premeditated, intentional

aery (n.) brood [of a bird of prey], nestful

afeard (adj.) afraid, frightened, scared

affect (v.) 4 imitate, copy, mimic

affection (n.) 2 emotion, feeling

affliction (n.) afflicted one, someone in great distress

affright (v.) frighten, terrify, scare

against, 'gainst (prep.) 2 exposed to

ague (n.) fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever]

aim, cry [archery] show applause, shout approval [of]

aloft (prep.) above, over

alone (adv.) only, solely, uniquely

amaze (v.) 1 confuse, perplex, bewilder

amazed (adj.) dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed

amazement (n.) 2 bewilderment, perplexity, distraction

ample (adj.) full, complete, absolute

anatomy (n.) 1 body, skeleton, skin and bones

angel (n.) 3 gold coin [with the angel Michael depicted]

angerly (adv.) angrily, grouchily, testily

annoyance (n.) 1 injury, harmfulness, danger

annoyance (n.) 2 discomfort, irritation, hurt

anon (adv.) 1 soon, shortly, presently

anon, still and continually

answer (v.) 6 engage with, encounter, meet [in fight]

answer (v.) 14 account for, justify, defend

antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) 2 ancient, olden, former

apace (adv.) quickly, speedily, at a great rate

apparent (adj.) 1 plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious

appointment (n.) 3 order, direction, arrangement

approach (n.) 3 advance, attack, offensive

apt (adj.) 1 fit, ready, prepared

argument (n.) 4 discussion, debate, dialogue

argument (n.) 5 quarrel, dispute, point of contention

armado (n.) armada, fleet, navy

armed (adj.) 1 armoured, mail-clad, furnished with defences

arras (n.) tapestry hanging

article (n.) 2 item, particular, point of substance

artificer (n.) workman, artisan, craftsman

aspect (n.) 1 [of a human face] look, appearance, expression

aspect (n.) 2 [of objects] sight, appearance

assurance (n.) 3 claim, title, securing [of]

assured (adj.) 1 certain, definite, sure

assured (adj.) 2 betrothed, engaged

attempt (n.) 1 exploit, undertaking, enterprise

attend (v.) 2 serve, follow, wait [on/upon]

attend (v.) 4 accompany, follow closely, go with

attend (v.) 7 listen [to], pay attention [to]

aught (n.) anything, [with negative word] nothing

avaunt (int.) begone, go away, be off

aweless (adj.) 2 fearless, unintimidated

bake (v.) harden, make solid

bank (v.) [unclear meaning] put in a bank, win; pass by [as in a boat]

base (adj.) 1 dishonourable, low, unworthy

bastinado cudgelling, beating with a stick [esp. on the soles of the feet]

bated (adj.) abated, lowered, diminished

battery (n.) 1 assault, bombardment, blitz

battle (n.) 1 army, fighting force, battalion

bawd (n.) pimp, procurer, pander, go-between

bead (n.) 2 drop of liquid, tear-drop

beadle (n.) 2 punisher, chastiser, castigator

bear (v.), past forms bore, borne 1 behave, look, conduct [oneself]

bear (v.), past forms bore, borne 2 carry on, manage, conduct [an affair]

bear out (v.) 3 support, authorize, sanction

beat (v.) 3 drive, force, impel

beck (v.) beckon, nod, call

become (v.) 2 grace, honour, dignify

bedlam (n.) mad beggar, madman/woman, lunatic

beforehand (adv.) in advance, at an earlier point

beget (v.), past form begot 1 give birth to, father, conceive

behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) 1 advantage, interest, benefit

behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) 3 respect, aspect, consideration

behaviour (n.) 1 person, embodiment, personification

beholding (adj.) beholden, obliged, indebted

beldam, beldame (n.) 2 old woman, crone

belie (v.) 1 slander, tell lies about

bend (v.) 1 aim, direct, level, turn

bend (v.) 4 [of brows] knit, wrinkle, frown

bent (adj.) 1 determined, intent, resolved

bent (adj.) 2 inclined, willing, ready

bequeath (v.) resign, give up, assign, hand over

beseem (v.) befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for]

beshrew, 'shrew (v.) 1 curse, devil take, evil befall

besmear (v.) 1 smear over, bedaub

bestained (adj.) stained all over, marked with stains

bestow (v.) 8 carry, bear, acquit, conduct

bethink (v.), past form bethought 1 call to mind, think about, consider, reflect

bethump (v.) thump soundly, pound, lambaste

betime (adv.) 3 at once, immediately

bias (n.) 1 [weighting in a bowl causing it to run obliquely] inclination, tendency, leaning

birth (n.) 1 royal birth, noble ancestry

bleak (adj.) 3 cold, chill, icy

bleeding (adj.) 1 bloody, blood-soaked, bloodstained

blood (n.) 1 passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual]

blood (n.) 3 man of fire, hot-blooded fellow, spirited youth

blood (n.) 6 blood relationship, kinship

blood (n.) 7 nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage

blood (n.) 9 life-blood, spirit

bloody (adj.) 5 blood-containing

blot (n.) stain, disgrace, blemish

blot (v.) 1 slander, defile, blacken

blunt (adj.) 2 plain-spoken, unceremonious, forthright

blustering (adj.) turbulent, buffeted, tempestuous

body (n.) 5 length and breadth, extent

boisterous (adj.) 3 irritable, painful, irritating

boisterous (adv.) violently, fiercely, forcefully

boisterously (adv.) forcefully, violently, roughly

bone (n.) 3 (plural) man, person

borrowed (adj.) assumed, pretended, feigned

bosom (n.) 1 heart, inner person

bosom (n.) 2 inward thoughts, personal counsel

bosom (n.) 6 surface

bosom (n.) 7 depths

bottom (n.) 6 [nautical: keel, hull] ship, vessel

bounce (n.) explosion, detonation, gun-shot

bound (n.) 1 limit, boundary, confine, barrier

bound (v.) 2 contain, enclose, confine

bounden (v.) indebted, obliged, grateful

brabbler (n.) braggart, brawler, quarreller

braced (adj.) with tightened skin, stretched

bragging (adj.) threatening, menacing, challenging

brave (adj.) 1 fine, excellent, splendid, impressive

brave (adj.) 2 noble, worthy, excellent

brave (n.) boast, bravado, blustering threat

brave (v.) 1 challenge, defy, confront, provoke

bravely (adv.) 2 showily, with great display, with a fine flourish

brawl down (v.) destroy with uproar, force down with clamour

breach (n.) 3 tear, gap, hole

break (v.) 2 broach a matter, speak

break out (v.) rush out, come out

break-vow (n.) breaker of promises

breath (n.) 1 utterance, speech, voice

breath (n.) 7 breathing-space, respite

breathe (v.) 1 speak, utter, talk

breathe (v.) 2 catch breath, pause, rest

breathing (adj.) 2 living, active, lively

brief (adj.) 2 [unclear meaning] rife, widespread; pressing, urgent

brief (n.) 4 epitome, embodiment

broker, broker-between (n.) go-between, intermediary, agent

brooded (adj.) [unclear meaning] full of brooding

brook (v.) 1 endure, tolerate, put up with

brow (n.) 1 appearance, aspect, countenance

brow (n.) 2 bold front, confidence, effrontery

brow (n.) 3 eyebrow

brow (n.) 4 forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead]

brow (n.) 5 height, peak, pinnacle

bullet (n.) cannon-ball

burden, burthen (n.) 3 birth, state of pregnancy

buss (v.) kiss wantonly, smack against

buy and sell, past form bought and sold betray, exploit, treat treacherously

buy out (v.) 2 get rid of, cancel by making a payment

by (adv.) 2 aside, out of the way

call (n.) decoy, lure, enticement

canker (n./adj.) 2 cancer, ulcer, blight, corruption

cankered (adj.) 3 malignant, malicious, bad-tempered

canker-sorrow (n.) gnawing grief, all-consuming sorrow

capable of 1 appreciative of, able to take in

capable of 2 open to, subject to, susceptible to

care (n.) 1 attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence

carriage (n.) 6 wagon, gun-carriage

cased (adj.) 2 caged; or: living

cast away (v.) 3 destroy, ruin

catch (v.) 1 seize, get hold of, capture

catechize (v.) 1 ask questions of

cause (n.) 1 reason, motive, ground

cause (n.) 2 explanation

ceinture (n.) belt, girdle

censure (v.) 2 judge critically, flaw, find fault with

certain (adj.) 4 secure, safe

chafed (adj.) enraged, irritated, angered

channel (n.) 1 course, bed, route

chaps, chops (n.) 1 jaws

charge (n.) 1 command, order, injunction, instruction

charge (n.) 7 expense, cost, outlay

charge (v.) 1 order, command, enjoin

chase (n.) 1 pursuit, sequence, hunt

check (n.) 2 repulse, reverse, resistance

check (v.) 3 take the reins of, control, manage

cherish (v.) 2 nourish, cause to grow

chide (v.), past form chid 4 brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words

choice (n.) 2 picked company, select band

churlish (adj.) 1 rude, blunt, ungracious

churlish (adj.) 2 violent, rough, harsh

circle (n.) 1 compass, confines, bounds

circle (n.) 3 crown, coronet, diadem

circumstance (n.) 1 detail(s), particular(s), specifics

claim (n.) demand for service

clap (v.) 5 [bowls] fix, stick, set

clap up (v.) 1 seal, settle hastily, complete suddenly

clearly (adv.) without interference, unobstructedly

climate (n.) 2 part of the sky

clip about (v.) embrace, clasp, hug

clock-setter (n.) clock-keeper, clock-regulator

cloddy (adj.) full of clods, clay-filled

close (adj.) 5 secretive, tight-lipped, uncommunicative

closely (adv.) 1 secretly, covertly, privately

closet (n.) 1 private chamber, study, own room

clout (n.) 1 piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief

clutch (v.) clench, close

coal (n.) 1 ember, smouldering fuel

cockered (adj.) spoiled, indulged, pampered

coil (n.) turmoil, disturbance, fuss

cold (adj.) 4 indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested

coldly (adv.) 1 calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally

coldly (adv.) 2 lightly, with indifference, unenthusiastically

colours (n.) 1 battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners

come in (v.) 2 submit, reconcile, yield

come off (v.) 3 leave the field of combat, disengage

comfort (n.) 2 happiness, joy, cheerfulness

commander (n.) victor, champion, conqueror

commandment, commandement (n.) 2 control, authority, sovereignty [over]

commend (v.) 1 convey greetings, present kind regards

commend (v.) 2 commit, entrust, hand over

commodity (n.) 4 self-interest, desire for gain, expediency

complete, compleat (adj.) 2 fully equipped, with everything present

compliment, complement (n.) 2 ceremony, etiquette, protocol

composition (n.) 1 constitution, make-up, state [of mind and body]

composition (n.) 3 settlement, truce, coming to terms

compound (v.) 1 agree, settle

comprimise (v.) variant form of ‘compromise’

concealed (adj.) 2 hidden, secret, offering a hiding-place

conceit (n.) 5 notion, idea, thought

conclude (v.) 4 prove the truth, settle the matter

condition (n.) 2 quality, behaviour, attribute, habit

conduct (n.) 1 leadership, command

conduct (n.) 5 escort, attendant, guide

confess (v.) 2 be honest, be frank

confine (n.) 1 territory, region, domain

confound (v.) 1 destroy, overthrow, ruin

confound (v.) 2 mar, corrupt, spoil

confounded (adj.) destroyed, ruined, wrecked

confusion (n.) 1 destruction, overthrow, ruin

confusion (n.) 2 calamity, disaster, catastrophe

conjointly (adv.) together, in unison, in conjunction

conjunction (n.) 1 union, uniting, joining together

conjure (v.) 1 ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech

consent (v.) agree, concur, acquiesce

consequently (adv.) subsequently, later, then

consideration (n.) 1 moody contemplation, deep reflection

consume away (v.) waste away, disintegrate, perish

consummate (v.) accomplish, complete, bring to a conclusion

contagious (adj.) 1 pestilential, harmful, noxious

contemned (adj.) 1 despised, contemptible, despicable

content (adj.) 2 contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed

content (v.) 2 calm [down], settle, relax

contrary (adj.) 3 wrong, incorrect, erroneous

control (n.) compulsion, constraint, mastery

controlment (n.) control, restraint, check

conversant (adj.) occupied, concerned, having to do

conversion (n.) 2 newly honoured person, ennobled fellow

convertite (n.) convert, penitent

convicted (adj.) defeated, vanquished, conquered

coop (v.) 2 enclose, bind in, protect

copy (n.) 1 example, model, pattern

correct (v.) punish, chastise, reprimand

corruptibly (adv.) in a corruptible way, causing decomposition

counsel (n.) 1 advice, guidance, direction

countercheck (n.) countering manoeuvre, rebuke

counterfeit (n.) 1 false imitation, spurious image

course (n.) 1 course of action, way of proceeding

course (n.) 2 habit, custom, practise, normal procedure

cracker (n.) boaster, braggart, windbag

crafty (adj.) 1 cunning, devious, wily

crave (v.) 1 beg, entreat, request

creature (n.) 5 object, instrument, thing

crest (n.) 1 [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece

crest (n.) 2 [on an animal head or neck] ridge of feathers, ridge of hairs; hackles

crest (n.) 3 heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms

crier (n.) officer who makes announcements in a court of law

crooked (adj.) 1 malignant, perverse, contrary, devious

cross (v.) 1 prevent, thwart, forestall

crouch (v.) 2 duck down, lie hidden

crow (n.) 2 cockerel

cull (v.) select, pick out, choose

cull forth (v.) select, pick out, choose

customed (adj.) 1 customary, ordinary, usual

cut off (v.) 2 interrupt, break off

dam (n.) mother

darkly (adv.) 3 obscurely, cryptically, enigmatically

date (n.) 1 duration, period of existence

dauphin, dolphin (n.) title of the eldest son of the King of France [between 1349 and 1830]

day (n.) 1 day of battle, contest

dead (adj.) 2 deadly, dire, grave

deaf (v.) deafen

deal (v.) 1 proceed, behave, conduct oneself

death (n.) skull, memento mori

decay (n.) 1 destruction, downfall, ending

defence (n.) 1 fencing, swordsmanship, skill of self-defence

deliver (v.) 3 free, release, liberate

denounce (v.) declare, proclaim, announce

deny (v.) 2 refuse, decline, scorn

depart with (v.) part with, give away

desire (v.) 2 require, command

device (n.) 11 heraldic design, emblematic figure, armorial

difference (n.) 1 quarrel, disagreement, dispute

difference (n.) 5 choice, alternative, option

different (adj.) 1 distinct, individual, separate

diffidence (n.) distrust, misgiving, lack of confidence

dim (adj.) dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre

disallow of (v.) reject, deny, refuse to admit

discipline (n.) 1 military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war

disclaim (v.) disown, repudiate, renounce [connection with]

dishabit (v.) dislodge, remove from the foundations

disjoin (v.) disengage, separate [oneself]

dispatch, despatch (v.) 3 kill, put to death, make away with, finish off

dispatch, despatch (v.) 5 send away, send off

dispiteous (adj.) pitiless, merciless

displayed (adj.) 3 [if of the troops] deployed, drawn up; [if of the banners] arrayed, unfurled

dispose (n.) 1 disposal, control, discretion

dispose (v.) 2 carry out, manage, handle

disposing (n.) disposal, management, control

dispossess (v.) cause to lose possession

dissever (v.) divide, split up, separate

distempered (adj.) 1 troubled, disturbed, inclement

distempered (adj.) 2 vexed, troubled, ill-humoured

distrust (n.) 1 lack of confidence, doubt

divers (adj.) different, various, several

divided (adj.) 3 incomplete, imperfect, defective

divinely (adv.) piously, spiritually, in a religious manner

doff (v.) throw off, get rid of, do away with

dogged (adj.) 1 fierce, cruel, ferocious

domination (n.) possession, dominion, sovereign territory

doom (n.) 2 final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction

doom (v.) 2 condemn, pronounce judgement against

door, out of (adv.) 2 out of doors, out of the house

doubt (v.) 1 fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for]

doubt (v.) 2 suspect, have suspicions about, fear

doubtful (adj.) 1 fearful, worried, apprehensive

doubtless (adj.) 2 without fear, free from apprehension

downtrodden (adj.) oppressed, crushed by tyranny

draw (v.) 1 bring together, draw in, gather

draw (v.) 4 write out, draw up, present

draw (v.) 5 picture, represent, frame

draw (v.) 13 demand, call forth, extract

drift (n.) 3 shower, deluge, load

dull (adj.) 2 bored, uninterested, inattentive

dust (n.) speck of dust, particle, iota

earthy (adj.) 2 earthly, dwelling in this world

easy (adj.) 1 slight, petty, insignificant

easy (adj.) 4 effortless, straightforward, uncomplicated

effect (n.) 2 purpose, end, intended deed

effusion (n.) spilling, shedding

else (adv.) 3 suchlike, others besides

embassy (n.) 1 message [especially via an ambassador]

embassy (n.) 2 ambassadorial role, function as ambassador

embattailed (adj.) in battle positions, marshalled for fight

embound enclose, contain, confine

employment (n.) 1 task, service, commission

endamagement (n.) damage, injury, harm

endless (adj.) 1 boundless, universal, impenetrable

enfranchisement (n.) freedom, liberation, release

enjoy (v.) 1 possess, have, own

envenom (v.) poison, taint, destroy

envy, envy at (v.) 2 begrudge, resent, object to

equity (n.) 2 right, just demand

espy (v.) catch sight of, discern, see

estate (n.) 1 state, situation, circumstances

even (adj.) 4 level, horizontal, flat

even, e'en (adv.) 2 just [now]

even, e'en (adv.) 4 equably, evenly, steadily

evil (n.) 2 malady, illness, disease

example (n.) precedent, parallel case

example (v.) 2 exemplify, illustrate

exclamation (n.) 1 loud reproach, outcry, clamorous complaint

exercise (n.) 2 manly sport, martial practice

exhalation (n.) 1 meteor, shooting star

expedient (adj.) speedy, rapid, expeditious

expeditious (adj.) speedy, sudden, quickly needed

expire (v.) end, conclude, terminate

express (adj.) 1 explicit, specific, clear

extend (v.) 4 show, offer, permit

exteriorly (adv.) on the outside, superficially

eye (n.) 6 [bowls] hollow in the side of a bowl

face (n.) 1 appearance, outward show, look

faint (adj.) 2 faint-hearted, timorous, fearful

faintly (adv.) 2 timidly, half-heartedly, without conviction

fair (adj.) 10 legitimate, lawful, proper

fair (adv.) 2 well, in a good hand, elegantly [like a clerk]

fair (adv.) 7 fully, quite, wholly

fair (n.) 2 fortune, happiness, favour

fair-faced (adj.) attractive, appealing, presenting a good prospect

fair-play (adj.) chivalrous, courtly, full of honour

fair-play, fair play (n.) chivalrous action, honourable conduct

faith (n.) 2 constancy, fidelity, loyalty

fall (v.) 2 befall, fall on, come to

fall from (v.) desert, forsake, renounce

fall off (v.) 2 become estranged, withdraw from allegiance

fall over (v.) defect, revolt, go over

false (adj.) 1 treacherous, traitorous, perfidious

false (adj.) 3 sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial

false (adj.) 4 wrong, mistaken

false (adv.) 4 unfaithfully, disloyally, inconstantly,

fantasied (adj.) full of strange fancies

fantasy (n.) 4 whim, caprice, fancy

fare (n.) 1 food, provision

fare (v.) 1 get on, manage, do, cope

fare ... well

fault (n.) 2 mistake, error, blunder

favour (n.) 2 appearance, look, aspect

fearful (adj.) 1 timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear

feature (n.) physical appearance, bodily shape, looks

fell (adj.) 1 cruel, fierce, savage

fetch about (v.) change tack, move in a roundabout way

field (n.) 1 field of battle, battleground, field of combat

fift (adj) variant spelling of ‘fifth’

figure (n.) 1 form, design, shape, conception

figure over (v.) cover with a pattern, embellish, ornament

fill up (v.) 3 satisfy, fulfil, meet

fine (n.) 2 ending, termination

fine (n.) 3 punishment, penalty, retribution

fit (n.) 1 fever, attack, seizure

fit (v.) 1 suit, befit, be suitable [for]

fit (v.) 3 adapt, conform, accommodate

fleet (v.) 2 [of souls] leave, pass away, fly off

flesh (v.) 2 initiate, introduce [to bloodshed]

fleshly (adj.) made of flesh, mortal

flinty (adj.) hard, harsh, tough

flood (n.) 1 sea, deep, waves, rushing water

flood (n.) 2 river, stream, rushing water

fond (adj.) 6 obsessed [with]

fondly (adv.) foolishly, stupidly, madly

foot (n.) 2 step, degree, foothold

foot, on 1 in employment, taking place, under way

footing (n.) 1 support, surface, foundation, foothold

footsteps (n.) footpath, pathway, steps

forage (v.) 1 range abroad, go out and about

force perforce with violent compulsion

foreknow (v.) know in advance, have previous knowledge

foresaid (adj.) aforesaid

forethink (v.) anticipate, foresee, predict

form (n.) 3 pattern, shaping, outcome, order

form (n.) 4 orderly manner, good arrangement

form (n.) 5 way of behaving, behaviour, code of conduct

form (n.) 8 physical appearance, outward appearance

forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore 1 swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word

fortune (n.) 1 good fortune, success

forwearied (adj.) worn out, exhausted

foster up (v.) bring up, nurse, nourish

frenzy (n.) distraction, agitation, delirium

fright (v.), past form frighted frighten, scare, terrify

front (n.) 1 forehead, face

full (adv.) 1 fully, completely, properly

fulsome (adj.) 1 distasteful, nauseating, repulsive

gall (v.) 3 injure, harm, wound

gaud (n.) gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket

general (adj.) 2 all-embracing, universal, comprehensive

gentle (adj.) 1 well-born, honourable, noble

gentle (adj.) 2 courteous, friendly, kind

gentle (adj.) 4 peaceful, calm, free from violence

gentle (adj.) 6 soft, tender, kind

get (v.) 1 beget, conceive, breed

giddy (adj.) 2 foolish, stupid, ill-considered

giddy (adj.) 3 bewildered, confused, nonplussed

gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded 1 cover, coat, smear

gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded 3 enrich, adorn, beautify

give (v.) 9 give up, renounce

give way (v.) 2 give up, yield, relinquish

glister (v.) glitter, sparkle, gleam

glorify (v.) add glory to, increase the splendour of

glory (n.) 2 boastful spirit, vaingloriousness

gossiping (n.) merry-making, joyful meeting

grace (v.) 1 favour, add merit to, do honour to

grace (v.) 3 give credit to, lend plausibility to

graceless (adj.) wicked, ungodly, immoral

gracious (adj.) 1 filled with divine grace, godly, devout

grandam (n.) grandmother

grapple (v.) join, fasten, bind

green (adj.) 2 youthful, inexperienced, immature

green (n.) 2 grass-covered land, grassy mound

grief (n.) 1 grievance, complaint, hurt, injury

grief (n.) 2 pain, torment, distress

grievously (adv.) 2 seriously, greatly

gripe (v.) clutch, grasp, seize

grossly (adv.) 1 openly, blatantly, brazenly

grossly (adv.) 4 stupidly, senselessly, foolishly

grovelling (adj.) prone, prostrate, lying flat

guard (v.) 3 adorn, ornament, deck out

habit (n.) 1 dress, clothing, costume

half-blown (adj.) half-blossomed

half-face (n.) profile, side-view

half-faced (adj.) 2 [of a coin] showing a monarch's profile; also: clipped, imperfect

halting (adj.) 2 wavering, dilatory, shifting

hand (n.) 2 agency, means, aid

hand (n.) 6 signature, written authorization

handkercher (n.) handkerchief

happily (adv.) 2 opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune

happy (adj.) 2 opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable

harbourage (n.) shelter, refuge, haven

hardly (adv.) 1 with great difficulty, only with difficulty

harm (n.) 2 misfortune, affliction, trouble

harnessed (adj.) armoured, armed

hatch (n.) 2 lower part of a door, half-door, gate

hateful (adj.) 2 repulsive, obnoxious, incompatible [with]

havoc (n.) [in fighting and hunting: calling for] total slaughter, general devastation

hazard (n.) 2 [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice]

hazards, upon all against any odds

head (n.) 1 fighting force, army, body of troops

head (n.) 2 power, strength, scope

heavy (adj.) 1 sorrowful, sad, gloomy

heavy (adj.) 2 grave, serious, weighty

heavy (adj.) 3 pressing, weighty, overpowering

heavy (adj.) 7 slow-moving, sluggish, laggard

heavy (adj.) 10 brutal, oppressive, wicked

heighth (n.) variant spelling of ‘height’

heinous (adj.) calamitous, terrible, severe

hie (v.) hasten, hurry, speed

hold (n.) 1 stronghold, castle, fortress

hold (v.) 9 withhold, hold back

hold hands with be equal to, be comparable to

hold up (v.) 2 support, uphold, sustain

holding (n.) 2 leasehold, tenure, grant of occupation

hot (adj.) 1 hot-tempered, angry, passionate

hot (adj.) 4 active, vigorous

hourly (adj.) 2 constantly, hour by hour

hug (v.) bed down, curl up, lie close

humorous (adj.) 1 capricious, moody, temperamental

humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]

humour (n.) 2 fancy, whim, inclination, caprice

hurly (n.) commotion, uproar, turmoil

idiot (n.) jester, clown, fool

idle (adj.) 2 mad, crazy, lunatic

idly (adv.) 1 foolishly, crazily, frivolously

idly (adv.) 2 without paying attention, casually

ill (adj.) 1 bad, adverse, unfavourable

ill (adj.) 2 evil, wicked, immoral

ill (adv.) 1 badly, adversely, unfavourably

ill (n.) 1 wrong, injury, harm, evil

ill-tuned (adj.) harsh-sounding, unmelodious

impatience (n.) 1 anger, rage, fury

impeach (v.) 1 accuse, charge, challenge

import (v.) 1 signify, mean, suggest

importance (n.) 2 urgent request, urging, encouragement

incensed (adj.) inflamed, angered, enraged

inconsiderate (adj.) thoughtless, precipitate, reckless

indenture (n.) 2 contract, agreement

indifferency (n.) 1 impartiality, moderation, equity

indigest (n.) shapeless mass, confused situation

indirection (n.) 2 devious means, malpractice

indirectly (adv.) 1 wrongfully, unjustly, illegitimately

indue, endue (v.) 1 endow, furnish, provide

industrious (adj.) 2 ingenious, skilful, clever

infect (v.) affect, influence, stir

infixed (adj.) captured, caught, firmly held

inflamed (adj.) 2 engulfed with fire

infortunate (adj.) unfortunate

inglorious (adj.) shameful, humiliating, ignominious

ingrate (adj.) ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative

ingrateful (adj.) 1 ungrateful, unappreciative

injury (n.) 1 grievance, wrong, complaint

injury (n.) 3 taunting, injuring, injuriousness

innocency (n.) innocence

intelligence (n.) 3 source of information, secret service

intent (n.) intention, purpose, aim

interest (n.) 1 valid claim [on], rights of possession [to]

interrogatory (n.) interrogation, questioning, inquisition

interruption resistance, hindrance, obstruction

inundation (n.) outpouring, overflowing, flood

inveterate (adj.) long-standing, deep-rooted

invocation (n.) entreaty, supplication

iron age age of cruelty, time of wickedness

irregular (adj.) lawless, disorderly, unruly

issue (n.) 1 child(ren), offspring, family, descendant

issue (n.) 2 outcome, result, consequence(s)

jade (n.) 2 [contemptuous] wretch, worthless individual

joy (v.) 1 feel joy, be happy, rejoice

juggling (adj.) deceiving, cheating, full of trickery

keeper (n.) 1 gaoler, warden, custodian

kind (adj.) 2 loving, affectionate, fond

knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue

knit (v.) 1 unite, join, make one

knit, knit up (v.) 1 tie, fasten [by means of a knot]

laboured (adj.) 1 hard-worked, exhausted by toil

lamentable (adj.) sorrowful, mournful, sad

large (adj.) 7 general, broad; or: powerfully built, robust

large (n.) full-grown version

late (adj.) 1 recent, not long past

lay (v.) 4 set up, arrange, devise

lay on / upon (v.) 2 inflict blows, beat soundly

lead (v.) 2 govern, dominate, direct

league (n.) 1 compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship

legitimation (n.) legitimacy

leisure (n.) opportunity, moment, available time

lend (v.) give, grant, bestow [on]

liable (adj.) 1 subject, legally bound

liable (adj.) 3 fitting, apt, suitable

lieu whereof, in in recompense for this

light (n.) 2 inkling, foresight, glimmering

like (adj.) 1 same, similar, alike, equal

like (adv.) 1 likely, probable / probably

like (v.) 1 please, suit

limited (adj.) 1 appointed, designated, nominated

lineal (adj.) lineally descended, in the direct line, hereditary

list (v.) 2 listen

litter (n.) 1 [transportable] bed, couch

litter (n.) 2 animal straw, rushes, bedding

loose (adj.) 2 immoral, improper, contemptible

loud (adj.) 2 hectic, noisy, clamorous

love (n.) 3 act of kindness, affectionate deed

lusty (adj.) 1 vigorous, strong, robust, eager

madcap (n.) mad-brained fellow, lunatic

maiden (adj.) 1 unblemished, unstained, not put to use

main (n.) 1 open sea, ocean

make up (v.) 1 advance to the front, move forward, press on

make up (v.) 3 agree, conclude, make good

make up (v.) 5 create, cause the formation of

make whole put right, bring to agreement

malicious (adj.) 2 violent, hostile, wrathful

manage (n.) 3 government, rulers

manner (n.) 1 (plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness

mark (v.) 1 note, pay attention [to], take notice [of]

masque (n.) masquerade, pageant, show

match (n.) 3 matching, equality

matter (n.) 3 stuff, soul, substance

matter (n.) 5 reason, cause, ground

matter (n.) 7 pus, discharge, fluid [from a wound]

maw (n.) belly, stomach; throat, gullet

meagre (adj.) 3 barren, poor-quality, unproductive

measure (n.) 1 extent, size, amount, quantity, mass

measure (n.) 9 accompaniment, background melody

measure (v.) 1 pass through, travel over, traverse

meet (adj.) 1 fit, suitable, right, proper

melancholy (n.) ill-temper, sullenness [thought to be the result of too much ‘black bile’ in the blood]

mess (n.) 3 dining company, banqueting table

meteor (n.) aurora, luminous emanation, atmospheric effect

methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) it seems /seemed to me

mew up (v.) coop up, confine, shut up

minion (n.) 1 darling, favourite, select one

miscarry (v.) 3 go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful

misspeak (v.) speak inaccurately, express badly

mistempered (adj.) 1 disordered, diseased, deranged

modern (adj.) ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday

module (n.) image, pattern, model, empty pretence

more (adj.) 1 greater

morrow (n.) morning

mortal (adj.) 1 fatal, deadly, lethal

mortality (n.) 1 mortal nature, human life

mote (n.) speck of dust, tiny particle, trifle

motion (n.) 2 emotion, inclination, desire, impulse

mounting (adj.) ambitious, aspiring, rising

mouse (v.) tear, bite, rend

move (v.) 1 arouse, affect, stir [by emotion]

muse (v.) 1 wonder, be surprised

mutine (n.) mutineer, rebel

naked (adj.) 1 defenceless, undefended, unarmed

name (n.) 6 rightful claimant, legitimate authority

native (adj.) 1 natural, habitual, normal

near (adj.) 1 close to the throne [in order of succession], near relation

needless (adj.) 2 not needed, unused, superfluous

new (adv.) 2 immediately, just

new-enkindled (adj.) freshly lit

nice (adj.) 1 fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous

night (n.) 2 darkness, blackness

Nob (n.) familiar form of Robert

north (n.) north wind

noted (adj.) 1 recognizable, well-known, familiar

observation (n.) 1 observance, rite, customary practice

occasion (n.) 1 circumstance, opportunity

occasion (n.) 3 need, want, requirement

occasion (n.) 4 course of events, state of affairs

odoriferous (adj.) odorous, sweet-smelling, fragrant

of (prep.) 11 with

offence (n.) 2 opposition, hostility, antagonism

offer (n.) offering, proposal, invitation, inducement

offer (v.) 2 dare, presume, venture

office (n.) 1 task, service, duty, responsibility

office (n.) 2 role, position, place, function

oft (adv.) often

oftentimes (adv.) often, frequently, on many occasions

once (adv.) 1 once and for all, in a word

onset (n.) 2 attack, assault

ope (adj.) open

ope (v.) open

opposite (adj.) opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to]

orchard (n.) garden

order (n.) 1 arrangement, disposition, direction

order (n.) 3 agreement, arrangement, entente

ordering (n.) management, direction, regulation

ordinary (adj.) everyday, commonplace, regularly experienced

ordnance, ordinance (n.) cannon, artillery

outface (v.) 1 defy, intimidate, overcome by confronting

outlook (v.) outstare, overcome by facing up to

overbear (v.) 1 overwhelm, overcome, overpower

overbear (v.) 2 overrule, overcome, put down

overlook (v.) 5 overflow, rise above, exceed

overmaster (v.) 2 usurp, take by force, hold in one's power

overstain (v.) cover with stains, smear over

over-swell (v.) flood, inundate, overflow

owe (v.) 1 own, possess, have

painfully (adv.) diligently, taking great pains

painted (adj.) 3 feigned, counterfeit, disguised

pale-visaged (adj.) pale-faced

parle, parley (n.) 1 negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms]

parle, parley (v.) 1 discuss terms, treat, negotiate with

parle, parley (v.) 2 talk, discuss, enter into conversation

part (n.) 1 quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body]

part (n.) 2 side, camp, party

part (v.) 3 cleave, break, tear

party (n.) 1 side, faction, camp

pass (v.) 16 pass over, ignore, disregard

passage (n.) 2 passing, progress, moving on

passion (n.) 1 powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’]

passion (n.) 2 emotional state, mental condition

passion (n.) 5 passionate outburst, emotional passage

passionate (adj.) 1 impassioned, vehement, excessively emotional

patch (v.) 3 blotch, mark, cover over

pate (n.) head, skull

pattern (n.) 2 precedent, previous example

pawn (n.) pledge, surety, forfeit

pay (v.) 1 repay, requite, recompense

peer (v.) 2 flow, rise, pour

peevish (adj.) 2 obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’]

peise (v.) 2 poise, balance, keep in equilibrium

pencil (n.) finely-pointed paint-brush

peradventure (adv.) perhaps, maybe, very likely

perchance (adv.) 1 perhaps, maybe

peremptory (adj.) 1 determined, resolved, absolutely decided

perfect (adj.) 2 certain, definite, positive

perforce (adv.) 1 forcibly, by force, violently

perplexed (adj.) 2 bewildered, distracted, disoriented

persever (v.) 2 proceed, carry on

physic (n.) 1 medicine, healing, treatment

picked (adj.) 1 fastidious, neat, foppish

plague (n.) calamity, affliction, scourge

plank (n.) planking, floor

play upon (v.) play guns on, aim at; also: torment

please (v.) requite, satisfy, appease

plot (n.) 1 plan, scheme, stratagem

plot (n.) 2 position, situation, site

pluck away (v.) disregard, reject, throw out

pluck on (v.) 1 draw on, pull in, drag in

pocket up (v.) put up with, endure, swallow

poison, sweet flattery

policy (n.) 2 stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft

pomp (n.) 1 pageant, ceremony, procession

pomp (n.) 2 greatness, nobility, high estate

pop out [informal] disinherit, turn from

possess (v.) 1 notify, inform, acquaint

possess (v.) 2 fill, imbue

post (v.) 1 hasten, speed, ride fast

posterity (n.) family, line of descendants, succession

potent (n.) potentate, ruler

powder (n.) gunpowder

power (n.) 1 armed force, troops, host, army

practice (n.) 1 scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue

practise (v.) 1 plot, scheme, conspire

prate (n.) prattle, chatter, blather

precedent (n.) 3 original text from which a copy is made

precious-princely (adv.) like the precious character of a prince

preparation (n.) 2 expedition, military proceeding

presage (n.) 1 sign, indication, portent

presence (n.) 1 royal assembly, eminent company

presence (n.) 3 majesty

presence (n.) 4 gracious self, dignity as a person, personal position

presently (adv.) 1 immediately, instantly, at once

prince (n.) 2 person of royal blood [of either sex], noble

prisonment (n.) imprisonment, detention, captivity

private (n.) 2 private communication, confidential message

privilege (n.) 1 sanctuary, immunity, asylum

prodigious (adj.) 2 abnormal, monstrous, unnatural

prodigiously (adv.) with monstrous outcome, with unnatural birth

prodigy (n.) 1 omen, portent, sign

profound (adj.) 1 weighty, important

promotion (n.) advancement in life, social betterment

property (v.) 1 make a property of, treat as an object, exploit

proud (adj.) 2 courageous, valiant, brave

proud (adj.) 6 swollen, high, in flood

provoke (v.) 4 incite, rouse, urge on

puissance (n.) power, might, force

pure (adj.) 1 clear, lucid

purge (v.) 1 cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in]

purge (v.) 2 expel, get rid of, flush out

purpled (adj.) reddened with blood, bloodstained

purpose (n.) 1 intention, aim, plan

purpose (v.) 1 intend, plan

put over (v.) refer, hand over, direct

qualify (v.) 2 appease, pacify, calm down

quantity (n.) 1 fragment, little piece, tiny amount

quarrel with (v.) object to, take exception to, refuse to practise

quarter (n.) 6 period of watch

quartered (adj.) 1 cut into four pieces

quote (v.) 1 closely observe, note, examine

race (n.) 6 course, passage

rage (n.) 2 warlike ardour, martial spirit

rage (v.) rave, show signs of madness

rail (v.) rant, rave, be abusive [about]

ramping (adj.) rampant, rearing up

ranked (adj.) drawn up in battle order

rankness (n.) 2 excessive growth, rebelliousness

rated (adj.) 1 assessed, exposed, evaluated

read (v.) 1 interpret, discern, make something of

reason (n.) 3 reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion

rebuke (v.) repress, put down, check

recreant (adj.) cowardly, faint-hearted, craven

redeem (v.) 1 free, liberate, extricate

redress (n.) 1 relief, assistance, help, comfort

regreet (n.) fresh greeting, return of salutation

religiously (adv.) 2 solemnly, with all due ceremony

remember (v.) 1 remind, bring to someone's mind

remembrance (n.) 1 memory, bringing to mind, recollection

remorse (n.) 2 pity, compassion, tenderness

remove (v.) go, move off, depart

removed (adj.) 4 degree separated in line of succession

repair (n.) 1 restoration, renewal, recovery

repair (v.) 1 come, go, make one's way

repetition (n.) 1 recital, narration, relating

report (v.) give an account [of], describe in words

reputed (adj.) acknowledged, recognized, accounted

requital (n.) recompense, reward, repayment

resolve (v.) 7 remove, dispel, clear away

resolve (v.) 8 melt, dissolve, transform

resolved (adj.) 1 determined, settled, decided

respect (n.) 1 consideration, factor, circumstance

respect (n.) 2 attention, heed, deliberation

respect (n.) 3 regard, admiration, favour, opinion

respect (n.) 4 esteem, status, honour

respective (adj.) 1 careful, attentive, considerate

rest (n.) 1 [period of] peace, calm, repose

restraint (n.) 1 captivity, imprisonment, confinement

retire (n.) retreat, withdrawal

retire (v.) 2 retreat, pull back, withdraw

retired (adj.) 3 retreating, receded, subsiding

revel (n.) revelry, festivity, courtly entertainment

revolt (n.) 3 rebel, revolutionary, malcontent

revolting (adj.) rebellious, mutinous, insurgent

rheum (n.) 1 tears

rheum (n.) 2 watery discharge, seepage [especially of the eyes]

riding-rod (n.) cane used in riding, switch

right (adv.) 4 clearly, unmistakeably, assuredly

right (n.) 1 just claim, rights, title

right, do one 2 support one's cause, take one's part

ripe (v.) ripen, mature

room (n.) 1 place, space

room (n.) 3 opportunity, scope, chance

round (v.) 4 whisper, murmur, speak privately

roundure (n.) roundness, rounded form

royalty (n.) 1 majesty, royal highness

royalty (n.) 3 emblem of royalty, symbol of sovereignty

royalty (n.) 4 right granted by a monarch, royal prerogative

rub (n.) 1 [bowls] obstacle, impediment, hindrance

rude (adj.) 1 violent, harsh, unkind

rude (adj.) 2 rough, wild, harsh-looking

rude (adj.) 4 uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined

rude (adj.) 8 cacophonous, raucous, barbarous

rumour (n.) 1 tumult, din, confusion

run (v.) 3 follow a course, behave

sacred (adj.) 1 consecrated, hallowed, sanctified

sad (adj.) 1 serious, grave, solemn

sad (adj.) 3 downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy

safety (n.) 1 prudent course of action, best safeguard

safety (n.) 2 safe keeping, custody

sail (n.) 1 ship, vessel

salute (v.) 1 greet, welcome, address

salute (v.) 2 approach, greet, make contact with

sans (prep.) without

sauciness (n.) insolence, rudeness, impertinence

saucy (adj.) 1 insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant

saving (prep.) 2 except

savour (n.) 2 smell, stench, stink

say (v.) 5 finish speaking, speak one's mind, make one's point

scamble (v.) scramble, struggle, make shift

scape, 'scape (v.) escape, avoid

scath, scathe (n.) harm, hurt, damage

scold (n.) abusive woman, quarreller

scope (n.) 2 range, reach, extent

scope (n.) 5 circumstance, course

scorn (v.) 1 mock, jeer, express disdain [at]

scroyle (n.) scoundrel, ruffian, wretch

secondary (n.) deputy, agent, second-in-command

securely (adv.) 1 confidently, without misgiving, fearlessly

seizure (n.) grasping of hands, clasp, hold

semblance (n.) 1 appearance, outward show

sensible (adj.) 1 sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling

sequence (n.) 1 proper lineal order, order of succession

set (n.) 3 [cards, tennis] series of games

set (v.) 7 close, shut

set apart (v.) discard, abandon, cast aside

set forward (v.) go forward, set out, go forth

several (adj.) 1 separate, different, distinct

shadow (n.) 2 reflection, reflected image

shadow (v.) 3 shelter, give protection to

shame (n.) 1 disgrace, dishonour, affront

shift (n.) 4 stratagem, tactic, way

shock (v.) repel with force, throw into confusion

shot (n.) 1 cannonfire, firing, salvoes

shrewd (adj.) 1 harsh, hard, severe

shroud (n.) 2 sail-rope

sightless (adj.) 2 unsightly, ugly, offensive

sightly (adv.) appropriately, handsomely, pleasingly

sign (v.) 1 mark distinctively, bear a signature

silverly (adv.) with a silvery appearance

sinew (n.) 3 strength, force, power

sing (v.) 3 declaim in verse

skin-coat (n.) coat made of skin, hide

slanderous (adj.) disgraceful, shameful, discreditable

smack (v.) 2 show the characteristics, savour the taste

smack (v.) 3 have an air, have a flavour

smoke (v.) 1 spread like mist, grow misty

smoke (v.) 5 disinfect, sanitize; beat, thrash

smooth-faced (adj.) plausible, bland, glib, deceitful

snatch (n.) 2 snap, bite

sojourn (v.) 1 pause, reside, stay for a while

sole (adj.) 1 unique, unrivalled, singular

solemnity (n.) 1 celebration, jubilation, festivity

soothe up (v.) flatter, humour, play up to

soul (n.) 3 conscience, heart, inner being

soul-fearing (adj.) terrifying, petrifying

sound (adj.) 1 healthy, robust, uninfected

sound (adj.) 2 wholesome, beneficial

souse (v.) swoop down on, beat away

sparkle (v.) send out sparks

speak (v.) 1 give an account of, report, describe

speed (v.) 2 fare, manage, get on

sphere (n.) 1 celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit

spite of spite, in despite everything, against all odds

spite of, in spite of (prep.) in defiance of

spleen (n.) 2 irritability, malice, bad temper

spleen (n.) 3 eagerness, spirits, impetuosity

spoil (n.) 2 plunder, booty

sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment

spot (n.) 1 stain, blemish, blot

sprightful, spriteful (adj.) spirited, animated, lively

spurn (v.) 1 reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt

spurn (v.) 2 kick, strike, stamp [on], dash

staff (n.) 1 (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance

stain (v.) 1 corrupt, spoil, taint

stained (adj.) 2 blood-stained, discoloured with dirt

stand (v.) 2 continue, remain, wait, stay put

state (n.) 6 kingship, majesty, sovereignty

state (n.) 7 ruler, sovereign, monarch

state (n.) 8 throne, chair of state

state (n.) 10 government, ruling body, administration

stay (n.) 2 support, prop

stay (n.) 3 set-back, obstacle, delay

stay (v.) 1 wait (for), await

stay (v.) 9 stop, halt, come to a standstill

stay (v.) 15 hold, support, prop [up]

still (adv.) 1 constantly, always, continually

still (adv.) 2 ever, now [as before]

stop (n.) 2 pause, hesitation, breaking off

stop (v.) 1 block, hinder, impede, obstruct

stop (v.) 2 stop up, close (up), shut

stop (v.) 6 silence, put a stop to

stored (adj.) well supplied, rich, plentifully provided

stout (adj.) 3 firm, bold, determined

straight (adv.) straightaway, immediately, at once

strain (v.) 2 constrain, force, press

strait (adj.) 3 mean, niggardly, stingy

strange (adj.) 4 foreign, alien, from abroad

stranger (adj.) foreign, alien

stranger (n.) foreigner, alien, outsider

straw (n.) trivial matter, trifle

strength (n.) 1 troops, forces, resources, followers

strew (v.) 2 scatter, be spread over

strumpet (n.) harlot, prostitute, whore

study (n.) 2 effort, endeavour

subjection (n.) duty as a subject, obedience

sudden (adj.) 1 swift, rapid, prompt

sudden (adj.) 4 unexpected, unpredictable, unlooked for

suffer (v.) 1 allow, permit, let

suffice (v.) 1 satisfy, nourish, provide for

suggestion (n.) temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil

suit (n.) 1 formal request, entreaty, petition

suit (n.) 2 wooing, courtship

sullen (adj.) 1 gloomy, dismal, melancholy, mournful

supernal (adj.) celestial, heavenly, divine

supply (n.) reinforcement(s), support, relief

surety (n.) 1 guarantee, ratification, warrant

surety (n.) 3 security, confidence, stability

suspire (v.) breathe

swart, swarth (adj.) swarthy, dusky, of dark complexion

sway (n.) 2 controlling influence, guiding power, direction

sway (v.) 1 control, rule, direct, govern

swinge (v.) beat, thrash, flog

swound (v.) faint, swoon

table (n.) 2 tablet, surface, paintbook

tackle (n.) 1 [of a ship] rigging and sails

take (v.) 12 swear, take an oath

take head from rebel against, rush away from

tame (adj.) 1 submissive, resigned, habituated

taper-light (n.) candle-light

tarre (v.) incite, provoke, arouse

task (v.) 1 test, try out, challenge

taste (v.) 1 try out, test, put to the proof

taste (v.) 2 act as taster, make trial [as if by taste]

temper (n.) 1 frame of mind, temperament, disposition

temperate (adj.) 2 calm, moderate, composed

temporize (v.) 2 negotiate, come to terms, effect a compromise

tempt (v.) 1 try, test, make trial of

tender (n.) 1 offer, offering

territory (n.) dependency, dominion

thrill (v.) 1 shiver, tremble, feel a pang of emotion

tickle (v.) 3 tingle, run in a thrilling way

tickling (adj.) 1 flattering, alluring, diverting

tide (n.) 1 season, date, time [of year]

time (n.) 2 times, present day, present state of affairs

time (n.) 6 time to come, future days

time (n.) 7 circumstance, particular occasion

tithe (v.) levy a tax, collect church revenue

title (n.) 1 [legal] right, claim, entitlement

title (n.) 2 possession, lordship, dominion

to (prep.) 6 in addition to

token (n.) 1 sign, evidence, mark

toll (v.) 1 levy a toll, exact a payment

tongue (n.) 1 speech, expression, language, words, voice

tongue (n.) 3 spokesman, voice

tonight (adv.) last night, this past night

tooth (n.) 3 appetite, taste, hunger

topfull, topful (adj.) brimful, over-full

tottering (adj.) 2 tattered, ragged, frayed

touch (v.) 1 affect, concern, regard, relate to

touch (v.) 6 test the quality [of], put to the test

touch (v.) 7 threaten, endanger, imperil

tower (v.) [falconry] mount up to a great height, circle, soar

toy (n.) 3 trinket, trifle, trivial ornament

traded (adj.) practised, expert, experienced

train (v.) 1 lure, entice, decoy

tread down (v.) trample on, crush, repress

treaty (n.) entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition

trick (n.) 3 peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, distinguishing trait

troublesome (adj.) 1 annoying, irritating, vexatious

truce, take come to terms, negotiate

true (adj.) 1 loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance

true (adj.) 2 constant, faithful in love

true (adj.) 6 legitimate, rightful, honourable

true (adj.) 12 [unclear meaning] skilful, of high quality; honest, justified

true (adv.) 2 legitimately, honourably, rightfully

trumpet (n.) 1 trumpeter; herald, announcer

truth (n.) 1 loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness

try (v.) 2 put to the test, test the goodness [of]

tune (n.) 1 state of mind, mood

unacquainted unfamiliar, strange, unusual

unadvised (adj.) rash, foolhardy, thoughtless, unconsidered

unadvised (adv.) 2 unadvisedly, without proper deliberation

unattempted (adj.) untempted, unseduced, unapproached

unbruised (adj.) 1 unmarked, uncrushed, undamaged

uncleanly (adj.) 2 offensive, foul

unconstant (adj.) changeable, fickle, unpredictable

underbear (v.) endure, suffer, put up with

underprop (v.) prop up, support, uphold

underwork (v.) undermine, seek to overthrow

undetermined (adj.) unresolved, undecided, unsettled

undoubted (adj.) 1 put beyond doubt, not in question

unfenced (adj.) with walls removed, unprotected

unhaired (adj.) beardless, youthful

unlooked-for (adj.) 1 unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen

unowed (adj.) unowned, vacant

unprepared (adj.) unplanned, introduced without special preparation

unreverend (adj.) irreverent, impertinent, impudent

unruly (adj.) disorderly, violent, unscrupulous

unseasonable (adj.) 1 unsuitable, inappropriate, unwelcome

unsettled (adj.) 2 discontented, dissatisfied, restless

unstained (adj.) unmitigated, unaffected, no longer stained with hatred

unsured (adj.) insecure, uncertain, doubtful

untoward (adj.) 2 unmannerly, improper, unseemly

untread (v.) retrace, go back upon

untrimmed (adj.) 2 [unclear meaning] unbedded, virgin

untrue (adj.) false, deceptive, deceiving

unvexed (adj.) untroubled, unmolested, unimpeded

unyoke (v.) 1 separate, disjoin, unlink

uphold (v.) maintain, sustain, keep intact

urge (v.) 2 entreat with, plead with

urge (v.) 3 solicit, force, press forward

use (n.) 2 activity, practice, enterprise

vanity (n.) 2 foolishness, absurdity, inanity

vantage (n.) 3 advantage, benefit, advancement, profit

vast (adj.) boundless, extensive, widespread

vaulty (adj.) 1 resembling a vault, arched, domed

vaulty (adj.) 2 empty, cavernous, sepulchral

vexed (adj.) 1 troubled, distressed, grieved

vile, vild (adj.) 2 despicable, disgusting, abhorrent

vile-drawing (adj.) attracting towards evil

virtue (n.) 4 power, capability, efficacy, property

visit (v.) 1 punish, deal with

voluntary (n.) volunteer

vouchsafe (v.) 1 allow, permit, grant

vulgar (adj.) 1 public, general, common

waft over (v.) carry across, transport

wage (v.) 1 risk, venture upon, engage in

waist (n.) 1 girdle, belt

wait on / upon (v.) 2 follow in escort, attend

wall-eyed with glaring eyes

want (n.) 1 lack, shortage, dearth

want (v.) 1 lack, need, be without

want (v.) 3 fall short [of], be deficient [in]

wanton (adj.) 4 gay, lively, cheerful

wanton (n.) 6 spoilt child, pampered baby, weakling

wantonness (n.) 1 foolish behaviour, caprice, whims

warn (v.) 1 summon, send for, officially call

warrant (n.) 2 licence, sanction, authorization

warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm

watch (v.) 1 stay awake, keep vigil

water (n.) 1 tears

weal 2 welfare, well-being, prosperity

weather (n.) tempest, storm

welkin (n.) sky, firmament, heavens

well-advised (adj.) 1 prudent, sensible, thoughtful

well-known (adj.) certain, clear, apparent

well-sinewed (adj.) well-strengthened, strongly prepared

what though what of it, never mind

whet on (v.) encourage, incite, egg on

wife (n.) woman

wild (adj.) 8 daring, irregular, audacious

wilful-opposite (adj.) stubbornly hostile, at fault for being too antagonistic

will (n.) 1 desire, wish, liking, inclination

will (v.), past form would 1 desire, wish, want

win (v.) 1 gain advantage [over], get the better [of]

winch (v.) wince, flinch, recoil

winking (adj.) 1 closed, shut

winking (n.) shutting the eyes

wit (n.) 5 mind, brain, thoughts

woman-post (n.) female carrier of dispatches

wondrous (adj.) unbelievable, bizarre, strange

work (n.) 1 deed, doing, action

work (v.), past form wrought 13 embroider, make, sew

worship (n.) 2 honour, distinction, repute

wound (n.) incision, most painful part

wrack (n.) 2 wreck, loss, shipwreck

wrack (v.) 1 wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea

wrastle (v.) variant form of ‘wrestle’

wrested (adj.) seized, snatched away, taken by force

wrong (n.) 3 wrong-doing, wrongful gain, unjust claim

years (n.) 1 age

yielded (adj.) surrendered, conceded

yielding (n.) consent, compliance, agreement

zealous (adj.) earnest, fervent, ardent