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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.20would have made nature immortal, and death shouldwould haue made nature immortall, and death should
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.125is not politic in the commonwealth of nature to preserveis not politicke, in the Common-wealth of Nature, to preserue
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.135rule of nature. To speak on the part of virginity is torule of Nature. To speake on the part of virginitie, is to
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.140nature. Virginity breeds mites, much like a cheese, consumesNature. Virginitie breedes mites, much like a Cheese, consumes
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.218The mightiest space in fortune nature bringsThe mightiest space in fortune, Nature brings
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.20Frank nature, rather curious than in haste,Franke Nature rather curious then in hast
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.74With several applications; nature and sicknessWith seuerall applications: Nature and sicknesse
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.140Adoption strives with nature, and choice breedsAdoption striues with nature, and choise breedes
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.i.118That labouring art can never ransom natureThat labouring Art can neuer ransome nature
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.131In these to nature she's immediate heir,In these, to Nature shee's immediate heire:
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.17But I am sure the younger of our natureBut I am sure the yonger of our nature,
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.88My son corrupts a well-derived natureMy sonne corrupts a well deriued nature
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.119That all the miseries which nature owesThat all the miseries which nature owes
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.3something in't that stings his nature, for on the readingsom thing in't that stings his nature: for on the reading
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.50the tenderness of her nature became as a prey to herthe tendernesse of her Nature, became as a prey to her
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.150But I con him no thanks for't, in the nature heBut I con him no thankes for't in the nature he
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.238repent out the remainder of nature. Let me live, sir, in arepent out the remainder of Nature. Let me liue sir in a
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.v.9nature had praise for creating. If she had partaken of myNature had praise for creating. If she had pertaken of my
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.v.60nature.Nature.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.23The nature of his great offence is dead,The nature of his great offence is dead,
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.72Or, ere they meet, in me, O nature, cesse!Or, ere they meete in me, O Nature cesse.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.207Whose nature sickens but to speak a truth.Whose nature sickens: but to speake a truth,
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.96The nature of bad news infects the teller.The Nature of bad newes infects the Teller.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.iii.16It cannot be thus long; the sides of natureIt cannot be thus long, the sides of Nature
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.206The fancy outwork nature. On each side herThe fancie out-worke Nature. On each side her,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.223.1And made a gap in nature.And made a gap in Nature.
Antony and CleopatraAC V.i.29That nature must compel us to lamentThat Nature must compell vs to lament
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.97It's past the size of dreaming. Nature wants stuffIt's past the size of dreaming: Nature wants stuffe
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.293If thou and nature can so gently part,If thou, and Nature can so gently part,
As You Like ItAYL I.i.16something that nature gave me his countenance seemssomething that nature gaue mee, his countenance seemes
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.41the lineaments of Nature.the lineaments of Nature.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.42No; when Nature hath made a fair creature, mayNo; when Nature hath made a faire creature, may
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.43she not by Fortune fall into the fire? Though Natureshe not by Fortune fall into the fire? though nature
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.46Indeed, there is Fortune too hard for Nature,Indeed there is fortune too hard for nature,
As You Like ItAYL II.iv.50into strange capers; but as all is mortal in nature, so isinto strange capers; but as all is mortall in nature, so is
As You Like ItAYL II.iv.51all nature in love mortal in folly.all nature in loue, mortall in folly.
As You Like ItAYL III.i.16And let my officers of such a natureAnd let my officers of such a nature
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.28by nature nor art may complain of good breeding, orby Nature, nor Art, may complaine of good breeding, or
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.137Therefore Heaven Nature chargedTherefore heauen Nature charg'd,
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.140Nature presently distillednature presently distill'd
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.130And nature, stronger than his just occasion,And Nature stronger then his iust occasion,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.i.35Was wrought by nature, not by vile offence,Was wrought by nature, not by vile offence,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.78recover his hair that grows bald by nature.recouer his haire that growes bald by nature
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.111no time to recover hair lost by nature.no time to recouer haire lost by Nature
CoriolanusCor I.i.39What he cannot help in his nature, youWhat he cannot helpe in his Nature, you
CoriolanusCor I.i.257.2Such a nature,Such a Nature,
CoriolanusCor II.i.6Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.Nature teaches Beasts to know their Friends.
CoriolanusCor II.iii.186Than what he stood for, so his gracious natureThen what he stood for: so his gracious nature
CoriolanusCor II.iii.194Or else it would have galled his surly nature,Or else it would haue gall'd his surly nature,
CoriolanusCor II.iii.257If, as his nature is, he fall in rageIf, as his nature is, he fall in rage
CoriolanusCor III.i.136The nature of our seats, and make the rabbleThe Nature of our Seats, and make the Rabble
CoriolanusCor III.i.254His nature is too noble for the world.His nature is too noble for the World:
CoriolanusCor III.i.308Lest his infection, being of catching nature,Least his infection being of catching nature,
CoriolanusCor III.ii.15False to my nature? Rather say I playFalse to my Nature? Rather say, I play
CoriolanusCor III.ii.62I would dissemble with my nature whereI would dissemble with my Nature, where
CoriolanusCor IV.vi.92Made by some other deity than Nature,Made by some other Deity then Nature,
CoriolanusCor IV.vii.10When first I did embrace him. Yet his natureWhen first I did embrace him. Yet his Nature
CoriolanusCor IV.vii.35By sovereignty of nature. First he wasBy Soueraignty of Nature. First, he was
CoriolanusCor IV.vii.41Which he was lord of; or whether nature,Which he was Lord of: or whether Nature,
CoriolanusCor V.iii.25All bond and privilege of nature, break!All bond and priuiledge of Nature breake;
CoriolanusCor V.iii.33Great Nature cries ‘ Deny not.’ Let the VolscesGreat Nature cries, Deny not. Let the Volces
CoriolanusCor V.vi.25He bowed his nature, never known beforeHe bow'd his Nature, neuer knowne before,
CymbelineCym I.v.40slight and trivial a nature.slight and triuiall a nature.
CymbelineCym I.vi.36A drug of such damned nature. Those she hasA drugge of such damn'd Nature. Those she ha's,
CymbelineCym I.vii.32What! Are men mad? Hath nature given them eyesWhat are men mad? Hath Nature giuen them eyes
CymbelineCym I.vii.125Which rottenness can lend Nature! Such boiled stuffWhich rottennesse can lend Nature. Such boyl'd stuffe
CymbelineCym II.iv.84Was as another Nature, dumb; outwent her,Was as another Nature dumbe, out-went her,
CymbelineCym III.iii.79How hard it is to hide the sparks of Nature!How hard it is to hide the sparkes of Nature?
CymbelineCym III.iii.84The roofs of palaces, and Nature prompts themThe Roofes of Palaces, and Nature prompts them
CymbelineCym III.iv.43To weep 'twixt clock and clock? If sleep charge Nature,To weepe 'twixt clock and clock? If sleep charge Nature,
CymbelineCym III.vi.20Ere clean it o'erthrow Nature, makes it valiant.Ere cleane it o're-throw Nature, makes it valiant.
CymbelineCym IV.ii.25O worthiness of nature! Breed of greatness!O worthinesse of Nature, breed of Greatnesse!
CymbelineCym IV.ii.27Nature hath meal, and bran; contempt, and grace."Nature hath Meale, and Bran; Contempt, and Grace.
CymbelineCym IV.ii.170Thou divine Nature; thou thyself thou blazon'stThou diuine Nature; thou thy selfe thou blazon'st
CymbelineCym IV.ii.357For nature doth abhor to make his bedFor Nature doth abhorre to make his bed
CymbelineCym IV.ii.364That – otherwise than noble Nature did – That (otherwise then noble Nature did)
CymbelineCym V.iv.48Great nature, like his ancestry,Great Nature like his Ancestrie,
CymbelineCym V.v.151I had rather thou shouldst live, while Nature will,I had rather thou should'st liue, while Nature will,
CymbelineCym V.v.165Postures, beyond brief Nature. For condition,Postures, beyond breefe Nature. For Condition,
CymbelineCym V.v.257All offices of nature should againAll Offices of Nature, should againe
HamletHam I.ii.5Yet so far hath discretion fought with natureYet so farre hath Discretion fought with Nature,
HamletHam I.ii.73Passing through nature to eternity.Passing through Nature, to Eternity.
HamletHam I.ii.87'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet,'Tis sweet and commendable / In your Nature Hamlet,
HamletHam I.ii.102A fault against the dead, a fault to nature,A fault against the Dead, a fault to Nature,
HamletHam I.ii.136That grows to seed. Things rank and gross in natureThat growes to Seed: Things rank, and grosse in Nature
HamletHam I.iii.7A violet in the youth of primy nature,A Violet in the youth of Primy Nature;
HamletHam I.iii.11For nature crescent does not grow aloneFor nature cressant does not grow alone,
HamletHam I.iv.24That – for some vicious mole of nature in them,
HamletHam I.iv.26Since nature cannot choose his origin –
HamletHam I.iv.54Making night hideous, and we fools of natureMaking Night hidious? And we fooles of Nature,
HamletHam I.v.12Till the foul crimes done in my days of natureTill the foule crimes done in my dayes of Nature
HamletHam I.v.81If thou hast nature in thee, bear it not.If thou hast nature in thee beare it not;
HamletHam III.ii.19you o'erstep not the modesty of nature. For anything soyou ore-stop not the modestie of Nature; for any thing so
HamletHam III.ii.22the mirror up to nature, to show virtue her own feature,the Mirrour vp to Nature; to shew Vertue her owne Feature,
HamletHam III.ii.400O heart, lose not thy nature. Let not everOh Heart, loose not thy Nature; let not euer
HamletHam III.iii.32Since nature makes them partial, should o'erhearSince Nature makes them partiall, should o're-heare
HamletHam III.iii.62In his true nature, and we ourselves compelled,In his true Nature, and we our selues compell'd
HamletHam III.iv.169For use almost can change the stamp of nature,
HamletHam IV.v.17(aside) To my sick soul, as sin's true nature is,To my sicke soule (as sinnes true Nature is)
HamletHam IV.v.163Nature is fine in love, and where 'tis fine,Nature is fine in Loue, and where 'tis fine,
HamletHam IV.vii.7So criminal and so capital in nature,So crimefull, and so Capitall in Nature,
HamletHam IV.vii.187It is our trick. Nature her custom holds,It is our tricke, Nature her custome holds,
HamletHam V.ii.60'Tis dangerous when the baser nature comes'Tis dangerous, when the baser nature comes
HamletHam V.ii.69To let this canker of our nature comeTo let this Canker of our nature come
HamletHam V.ii.177nature will.nature will.
HamletHam V.ii.224What I have doneWhat I haue done / That might your nature honour, and exception
HamletHam V.ii.225That might your nature, honour, and exception
HamletHam V.ii.238.2I am satisfied in nature,I am satisfied in Nature,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.i.11All of one nature, of one substance bred,All of one Nature, of one Substance bred,
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.i.24Diseased nature oftentimes breaks forthDiseased Nature oftentimes breakes forth
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.42The nature of your griefs, and whereuponThe nature of your Griefes, and whereupon
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.i.61Foretells the nature of a tragic volume.Fore-tels the Nature of a Tragicke Volume:
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iii.24And speaking thick, which nature made his blemish,And speaking thicke (which Nature made his blemish)
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.i.77Figuring the nature of the times deceased,Figuring the nature of the Times deceas'd:
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.320reason in the law of nature but I may snap at him. Letreason, in the Law of Nature, but I may snap at him. Let
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.ii.89A peace is of the nature of a conquest,A Peace is of the nature of a Conquest:
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.iv.122Unfathered heirs and loathly births of nature.Vnfather'd Heires, and loathly Births of Nature:
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.v.40Which nature, love, and filial tendernessWhich Nature, Loue, and filiall tendernesse,
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.v.67How quickly nature falls into revoltHow quickly Nature falls into reuolt,
Henry IV Part 22H4 V.ii.4.2He's walked the way of nature,Hee's walk'd the way of Nature,
Henry VH5 I.ii.188Creatures that by a rule in nature teachCreatures that by a rule in Nature teach
Henry VH5 II.iv.60Mangle the work of nature, and defaceMangle the Worke of Nature, and deface
Henry VH5 II.iv.80By law of nature and of nations, 'longsBy Law of Nature, and of Nations, longs
Henry VH5 III.i.8Disguise fair nature with hard-favoured rage;Disguise faire Nature with hard-fauour'd Rage:
Henry VH5 III.vii.39began thus: ‘ Wonder of nature – ’.began thus, Wonder of Nature.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.18Froward by nature, enemy to peace,Froward by nature, Enemie to Peace,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iii.59Or nature makes me suddenly relent.Or Nature makes me suddenly relent.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.258By nature proved an enemy to the flock,By nature prou'd an Enemie to the Flock,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.iii.22Being opposites of such repairing nature.Being opposites of such repayring Nature.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.155She did corrupt frail nature with some bribeShee did corrupt frayle Nature with some Bribe,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.105When nature brought him to the door of death?When Nature brought him to the doore of Death?
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vi.72His head by nature framed to wear a crown,His Head by nature fram'd to weare a Crowne,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.i.79More than the nature of a brother's love!More then the nature of a Brothers Loue.
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.108A minister in his power. You know his nature,A Minister in his Power. You know his Nature,
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.53The nature of it? In what kind, let's know,The nature of it, in what kinde let's know,
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.112To nature none more bound; his training suchTo Nature none more bound; his trayning such,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.188Commanded nature that my lady's womb,Commanded Nature, that my Ladies wombe
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.62My lord of York, out of his noble nature,My Lord of Yorke, out of his Noble nature,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.146I bear i'th' state; and nature does requireI beare i'th'State: and Nature does require
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.418I know his noble nature – not to let(I know his Noble Nature) not to let
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.135She is young, and of a noble modest nature;She is yong, and of a Noble modest Nature,
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.3Not for delights, times to repair our natureNot for delights: Times to repayre our Nature
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.15In them a wilder nature than the businessIn them a wilder Nature, then the businesse
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.129Thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.Thou hast a cruell Nature and a bloody.
Julius CaesarJC II.i.13How that might change his nature, there's the question.How that might change his nature, there's the question?
Julius CaesarJC II.i.69The nature of an insurrection.The nature of an Insurrection.
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.193But yet my nature could not bear it so.But yet my Nature could not beare it so.
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.225And nature must obey necessity,And Nature must obey Necessitie,
Julius CaesarJC V.v.74So mixed in him, that Nature might stand upSo mixt in him, that Nature might stand vp,
King JohnKJ II.i.170Which heaven shall take in nature of a fee – Which heauen shall take in nature of a fee:
King JohnKJ III.i.52Nature and fortune joined to make thee great.Nature and Fortune ioyn'd to make thee great.
King JohnKJ III.iv.154No scope of nature, no distempered day,No scope of Nature, no distemper'd day,
King JohnKJ IV.ii.221A fellow by the hand of nature marked,A fellow by the hand of Nature mark'd,
King JohnKJ IV.ii.256And you have slandered nature in my form,And you haue slander'd Nature in my forme,
King LearKL I.i.53Where nature doth with merit challenge. Gonerill,Where Nature doth with merit challenge. Gonerill,
King LearKL I.i.171Which nor our nature nor our place can bear,Which, nor our nature, nor our place can beare;
King LearKL I.i.212Than on a wretch whom Nature is ashamedThen on a wretch whom Nature is asham'd
King LearKL I.i.235Is it but this, a tardiness in natureIs it but this? A tardinesse in nature,
King LearKL I.ii.1Thou, Nature, art my goddess; to thy lawThou Nature art my Goddesse, to thy Law
King LearKL I.ii.11Who in the lusty stealth of nature takeWho in the lustie stealth of Nature, take
King LearKL I.ii.104portend no good to us. Though the wisdom of natureportend no good to vs: though the wisedome of Nature
King LearKL I.ii.105can reason it thus and thus, yet nature finds itselfcan reason it thus, and thus, yet Nature finds it selfe
King LearKL I.ii.111from bias of nature: there's father against child. Wefrom byas of Nature, there's Father against Childe. We
King LearKL I.ii.176Whose nature is so far from doing harmsWhose nature is so farre from doing harmes,
King LearKL I.iv.265Which, like an engine, wrenched my frame of natureWhich like an Engine, wrencht my frame of Nature
King LearKL I.iv.272Hear, Nature, hear! Dear goddess, hear!Heare Nature, heare deere Goddesse, heare:
King LearKL I.v.31I will forget my nature. So kind a father! – Be myI will forget my Nature, so kind a Father? Be my
King LearKL II.ii.51cowardly rascal, nature disclaims in thee: a tailor madecowardly Rascall, nature disclaimes in thee: a Taylor made
King LearKL II.ii.96Quite from his nature. He cannot flatter, he!Quite from his Nature. He cannot flatter he,
King LearKL II.iv.103When nature, being oppressed, commands the mindWhen Nature being opprest, commands the mind
King LearKL II.iv.142Nature in you stands on the very vergeNature in you stands on the very Verge
King LearKL II.iv.166Thy tender-hefted nature shall not giveThy tender-hefted Nature shall not giue
King LearKL II.iv.173The offices of nature, bond of childhood,The Offices of Nature, bond of Childhood,
King LearKL II.iv.261Allow not nature more than nature needs – Allow not Nature, more then Nature needs:
King LearKL II.iv.264Why, nature needs not what thou gorgeous wear'st,Why Nature needs not what thou gorgeous wear'st,
King LearKL III.ii.48Remember to have heard. Man's nature cannot carryRemember to haue heard. Mans Nature cannot carry
King LearKL III.iv.3.1For nature to endure.For Nature to endure.
King LearKL III.iv.67Death, traitor! Nothing could have subdued natureDeath Traitor, nothing could haue subdu'd Nature
King LearKL III.v.2How, my lord, I may be censured, that natureHow my Lord, I may be censured, that Nature
King LearKL III.vi.76about her heart. Is there any cause in nature that makesabout her heart. Is there any cause in Nature that make
King LearKL III.vi.95.2Oppressed nature sleeps.
King LearKL III.vii.85Edmund, enkindle all the sparks of natureEdmund, enkindle all the sparkes of Nature
King LearKL IV.ii.32That nature which contemns its origin
King LearKL IV.iv.12Our foster-nurse of nature is repose,Our foster Nurse of Nature, is repose,
King LearKL IV.vi.39My snuff and loathed part of nature shouldMy snuffe, and loathed part of Nature should
King LearKL IV.vi.135O ruined piece of nature! This great worldO ruin'd peece of Nature, this great world
King LearKL IV.vi.206Who redeems nature from the general curseWho redeemes Nature from the generall curse
King LearKL IV.vii.15Cure this great breach in his abused nature!Cure this great breach in his abused Nature,
King LearKL V.iii.242Despite of mine own nature. Quickly send – Despight of mine owne Nature. Quickly send,
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.10As Nature was in making graces dearAs Nature was in making Graces deare,
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.377Is of that nature that to your huge storeIs of that nature, that to your huge stoore,
MacbethMac I.ii.11The multiplying villainies of natureThe multiplying Villanies of Nature
MacbethMac I.iii.136Against the use of nature? Present fearsAgainst the vse of Nature? Present Feares
MacbethMac I.v.14What thou art promised. Yet do I fear thy nature;What thou art promis'd: yet doe I feare thy Nature,
MacbethMac I.v.43That no compunctious visitings of natureThat no compunctious visitings of Nature
MacbethMac II.i.8Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that naturerestraine in me the cursed thoughts / That Nature
MacbethMac II.i.50Nature seems dead, and wicked dreams abuseNature seemes dead, and wicked Dreames abuse
MacbethMac II.ii.7That death and nature do contend about themThat Death and Nature doe contend about them,
MacbethMac II.iii.110And his gashed stabs looked like a breach in natureAnd his gash'd Stabs, look'd like a Breach in Nature,
MacbethMac II.iv.16Turned wild in nature, broke their stalls, flung out,Turn'd wilde in nature, broke their stalls, flong out,
MacbethMac II.iv.27.2'Gainst nature still!'Gainst Nature still,
MacbethMac III.i.49Stick deep; and in his royalty of naturesticke deepe, / And in his Royaltie of Nature
MacbethMac III.i.86Your patience so predominant in your natureyour patience so predominant, / In your nature,
MacbethMac III.i.97According to the gift which bounteous natureAccording to the gift, which bounteous Nature
MacbethMac III.iv.27.1The least a death to nature.The least a Death to Nature.
MacbethMac III.iv.29Hath nature that in time will venom breed,Hath Nature that in time will Venom breed,
MacbethMac IV.i.98Shall live the lease of nature, pay his breathShall liue the Lease of Nature, pay his breath
MacbethMac IV.iii.19A good and virtuous nature may recoilA good and vertuous Nature may recoyle
MacbethMac IV.iii.67In nature is a tyranny. It hath beenIn Nature is a Tyranny: It hath beene
MacbethMac IV.iii.125For strangers to my nature. I am yetFor strangers to my Nature. I am yet
MacbethMac V.i.9A great perturbation in nature, to receive at onceA great perturbation in Nature, to receyue at once
Measure for MeasureMM I.i.9And let them work. The nature of our people,And let them worke: The nature of our People,
Measure for MeasureMM I.i.36But to fine issues, nor Nature never lendsBut to fine issues: nor nature neuer lends
Measure for MeasureMM I.i.79A power I have, but of what strength and natureA powre I haue, but of what strength and nature,
Measure for MeasureMM I.iii.42And yet my nature never in the sightAnd yet, my nature neuer in the sight
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.184With all her double vigour, art and nature,With all her double vigor, Art, and Nature
Measure for MeasureMM II.iii.7The nature of their crimes, that I may ministerThe nature of their crimes, that I may minister
Measure for MeasureMM II.iv.43To pardon him that hath from nature stol'nTo pardon him, that hath from nature stolne
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.73.2But in what nature?But in what nature?
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.134Can lay on nature is a paradiseCan lay on nature, is a Paradise
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.138Nature dispenses with the deed so farNature dispenses with the deede so farre,
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.51Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time:Nature hath fram'd strange fellowes in her time:
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.90Which therein works a miracle in nature,Which therein workes a miracle in nature,
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.174Of a strange nature is the suit you follow,Of a strange nature is the sute you follow,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.82But music for the time doth change his nature.But musicke for time doth change his nature,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.61thy foe, were – not Nature – thy friend. Come,thy foe, were not Nature thy friend: Come,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.ii.110Transparent Helena, nature shows artTransparent Helena, nature her shewes art,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.283O wherefore, nature, didst thou lions frame,O wherefore Nature, did'st thou Lions frame?
Much Ado About NothingMA III.i.49But Nature never framed a woman's heartBut Nature neuer fram'd a womans heart,
Much Ado About NothingMA III.i.63If black, why, Nature, drawing of an antic,If blacke, why Nature drawing of an anticke,
Much Ado About NothingMA III.iii.16by nature.by Nature.
OthelloOth I.iii.56Is of so floodgate and o'erbearing natureIs of so flood-gate, and ore-bearing Nature,
OthelloOth I.iii.62For nature so preposterously to err,For Nature, so prepostrously to erre,
OthelloOth I.iii.96Blushed at herself: and she, in spite of nature,Blush'd at her selfe, and she, in spight of Nature,
OthelloOth I.iii.101Against all rules of nature, and must be drivenAgainst all rules of Nature, and must be driuen
OthelloOth I.iii.393The Moor is of a free and open nature,The Moore is of a free, and open Nature,
OthelloOth II.i.227abhor the Moor. Very nature will instruct her in it andabhorre the Moore, very Nature wil instruct her in it, and
OthelloOth II.i.280Is of a constant, loving, noble nature,Is of a constant, louing, Noble Nature,
OthelloOth II.iii.128Perhaps he sees it not, or his good naturePerhaps he sees it not, or his good nature
OthelloOth III.iii.197I would not have your free and noble nature,I would not haue your free, and Noble Nature,
OthelloOth III.iii.225And yet, how nature erring from itself –And yet how Nature erring from it selfe.
OthelloOth III.iii.229Whereto we see in all things nature tends,Whereto we see in all things, Nature tends:
OthelloOth IV.i.39and then to confess! I tremble at it. Nature would notand then to confesse: I tremble at it. Nature would not
OthelloOth IV.i.267Call all-in-all sufficient? Is this the natureCall all in all sufficient? Is this the Nature
OthelloOth V.ii.11Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature,Thou cunning'st Patterne of excelling Nature,
OthelloOth V.ii.332Till that the nature of your fault be knownTill that the Nature of your fault be knowne
PericlesPer I.i.10Nature this dowry gave; to glad her presence,Nature this dowry gaue; to glad her presence,
PericlesPer II.i.4And I, as fits my nature, do obey you.And I (as fits my nature) do obey you.
PericlesPer II.ii.6Sits here like beauty's child, whom Nature gatSits heere like Beauties child, whom Nature gat,
PericlesPer III.i.34To herald thee from the womb. Poor inch of nature!To harould thee from the wombe:
PericlesPer III.ii.8There's nothing can be ministered to natureThere's nothing can be ministred to Nature,
PericlesPer III.ii.24Nature should be so conversant with pain,Nature should be so conuersant with Paine,
PericlesPer III.ii.37That nature works, and of her cures; which doth give methat Nature works, and of her cures; which doth giue me
PericlesPer III.ii.80Death may usurp on nature many hours,Death may vsurpe on Nature many howers,
PericlesPer III.ii.92Nature awakes. A warmth breathes out of her.Nature awakes a warmth breath out of her;
PericlesPer III.iii.23But if to that my nature need a spur,but if to that, / My nature neede a spurre,
PericlesPer IV.ii.133When nature framed this piece, she meant thee a goodWhen Nature framde this peece, shee meant thee a good
Richard IIR2 II.i.43This fortress built by nature for herselfThis Fortresse built by Nature for her selfe,
Richard IIIR3 I.i.19Cheated of feature by dissembling Nature,Cheated of Feature by dissembling Nature,
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.143The selfsame name, but one of better nature.The selfesame name, but one of better Nature.
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.243Framed in the prodigality of nature,Fram'd in the prodigallity of Nature:
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.229The slave of nature and the son of hell!The slaue of Nature, and the Sonne of Hell:
Richard IIIR3 IV.iii.18The most replenished sweet work of natureThe most replenished sweet worke of Nature,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.353As long as heaven and nature lengthens it.As long as Heauen and Nature lengthens it.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.i.25Of some strange nature, letting it there standOf some strange nature, letting it stand
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.88art thou what thou art, by art as well as by nature. Forart thou what thou art, by Art as well as by Nature, for
Romeo and JulietRJ III.ii.80O nature, what hadst thou to do in hellO Nature! what had'st thou to doe in hell,
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.82For though fond nature bids us all lament,For though some Nature bids all vs lament,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.113pray. Though the nature of our quarrel yet neverpray: Though the nature of our quarrell yet neuer
The TempestTem I.ii.93Awaked an evil nature; and my trust,Awak'd an euill nature, and my trust
The TempestTem I.ii.497My father's of a better nature, sir,My Fathers of a better nature (Sir)
The TempestTem II.i.162All things in common nature should produceAll things in common Nature should produce
The TempestTem II.i.165Would I not have; but nature should bring forthWould I not haue: but Nature should bring forth
The TempestTem IV.i.188A devil, a born devil, on whose natureA Deuill, a borne-Deuill, on whose nature
The TempestTem V.i.76Expelled remorse and nature, whom, with Sebastian – Expelld remorse, and nature, whom, with Sebastian
The TempestTem V.i.243And there is in this business more than natureAnd there is in this businesse, more then nature
Timon of AthensTim I.i.38It tutors nature. Artificial strifeIt Tutors Nature, Artificiall strife
Timon of AthensTim I.i.58Upon his good and gracious nature hanging,Vpon his good and gracious Nature hanging,
Timon of AthensTim I.i.162For since dishonour traffics with man's nature,For since Dishonor Traffickes with mans Nature,
Timon of AthensTim II.ii.213Something hath been amiss – a noble natureSomething hath beene amisse; a Noble Nature
Timon of AthensTim II.ii.223And nature, as it grows again toward earth,And Nature, as it growes againe toward earth,
Timon of AthensTim III.i.61And when he's sick to death, let not that part of natureAnd when he's sicke to death, let not that part of Nature
Timon of AthensTim III.iii.35Of such a nature is his politic love.of such a nature is his politike loue.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.6The greater scorns the lesser. Not nature,The greater scornes the lesser. Not Nature
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.8But by contempt of nature.But by contempt of Nature.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.45.1Do thy right nature.Do thy right Nature.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.177That nature, being sick of man's unkindness,That Nature being sicke of mans vnkindnesse
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.203This is in thee a nature but infected,This is in thee a Nature but infected,
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.232Answer mere nature – bid them flatter thee.Answer meere Nature: bid them flatter thee.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.269Thy nature did commence in sufferance, timeThy Nature, did commence in sufferance, Time
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.422The bounteous housewife Nature on each bushThe bounteous Huswife Nature, on each bush,
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.495It almost turns my dangerous nature mild.It almost turnes my dangerous Nature wilde.
Timon of AthensTim V.i.223Coupled to nature.coupled to Nature.
Timon of AthensTim V.iv.33Which nature loathes – take thou the destined tenth,Which Nature loathes, take thou the destin'd tenth,
Timon of AthensTim V.iv.77From niggard nature fall, yet rich conceitFrom niggard Nature fall; yet Rich Conceit
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.120Wilt thou draw near the nature of the gods?Wilt thou draw neere the nature of the Gods?
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.373Brother, for in that name doth nature plead – Brother, for in that name doth nature plea'd.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.374Father, and in that name doth nature speak – Father, and in that name doth nature speake.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.119For no name fits thy nature but thy own.For no name fits thy nature but thy owne.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.57By nature made for murders and for rapes.By nature made for murthers and for rapes.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.58O, why should nature build so foul a den,O why should nature build so foule a den,
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.29Had nature lent thee but thy mother's look,Had nature lent thee, but thy Mothers looke,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.149For nature puts me to a heavy task.For Nature puts me to a heauy taske:
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.167When they were living, warmed themselves on thine!Because kinde Nature doth require it so:
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.22whom nature hath so crowded humours that his valourwhom nature hath so crowded humors, that his valour
Troilus and CressidaTC I.iii.140The nature of the sickness found, Ulysses,The Nature of the sicknesse found (Ulysses)
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.174Of any true decision. Nature cravesOf any true decision. Nature craues
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.178Of nature be corrupted through affection,Of Nature be corrupted through affection,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.186Of nature and of nations speak aloudOf Nature, and of Nation, speake alowd
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.239Famed be thy tutor, and thy parts of natureFame be thy Tutor, and thy parts of nature
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.10Made tame and most familiar to my nature;Made tame, and most familiar to my nature:
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.127Nature, what things there areNature, what things there are.
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.175One touch of nature makes the whole world kin,One touch of nature makes the whole world kin:
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.72Good, good, my lord; the secrets of natureGood, good, my Lord, the secrets of nature
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.iv.76Their loving well composed with gifts of nature,Their louing well compos'd, with guift of nature,
Troilus and CressidaTC V.i.5Thou crusty botch of nature, what's the news?Thou crusty batch of Nature, what's the newes?
Troilus and CressidaTC V.i.31waterflies, diminutives of nature!water-flies, diminutiues of Nature.
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.151Of this strange nature, that a thing inseparateOf this strange nature, that a thing inseperate,
Twelfth NightTN I.ii.25A noble Duke, in nature as in name.A noble Duke in nature, as in name.
Twelfth NightTN I.ii.49And though that nature with a beauteous wallAnd though that nature, with a beauteous wall
Twelfth NightTN I.iii.25word without book, and hath all the good gifts of nature.word without booke, & hath all the good gifts of nature.
Twelfth NightTN I.iii.95nature.nature.
Twelfth NightTN I.v.250And in dimension and the shape of natureAnd in dimension, and the shape of nature,
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.85That nature pranks her in, attracts my soul.That nature prankes her in, attracts my soule.
Twelfth NightTN III.iii.31Th' offence is not of such a bloody nature,Th offence is not of such a bloody nature,
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.217what nature the wrongs are thou hast done him, I knowwhat nature the wrongs are thou hast done him, I knowe
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.358In nature, there's no blemish but the mind;In Nature, there's no blemish but the minde:
Twelfth NightTN V.i.224Nor can there be that deity in my natureNor can there be that Deity in my nature
Twelfth NightTN V.i.257But nature to her bias drew in that.But Nature to her bias drew in that.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG V.iv.58And love you 'gainst the nature of love – force ye.And loue you 'gainst the nature of Loue: force ye.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.83First Nature styled it in, shrunk thee intoFirst nature stilde it in, shrunke thee into
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.202With that celerity and nature whichWith that Celerity, and nature which
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.ii.3The crimes of nature, let us leave the cityThe Crimes of nature; Let us leave the Citty
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.iv.43Hath set a mark which nature could not reach toHath set a marke which nature could not reach too
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.94To youth and nature. This is all our world;To youth and nature; This is all our world;
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.298So near the gods in nature, they should fear her;So neere the Gods in nature, they should feare her.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.ii.12That Nature ne'er exceeded, nor ne'er shall.That nature nev'r exceeded, nor nev'r shall:
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.ii.31O state of nature, fail together in me,O state of Nature, faile together in me,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.7What a sweet face has Arcite! If wise NatureWhat a sweet face has Arcite? if wise nature
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.123Great and fine art in Nature. He's white-haired,Great, and fine art in nature, he's white hair'd,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.13Which sometime show well pencilled. Nature nowWhich sometime show well pencild. Nature now
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.151How sometimes Nature will betray its folly,How sometimes Nature will betray it's folly?
The Winter's TaleWT II.ii.60By law and process of great Nature thenceBy Law and processe of great Nature, thence
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.103And thou, good goddess Nature, which hast made itAnd thou good Goddesse Nature, which hast made it
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.238Shall be my recreation. So long as natureShall be my recreation. So long as Nature
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.88.1With great creating Nature.With great creating-Nature.
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.89Yet Nature is made better by no meanYet Nature is made better by no meane,
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.90But Nature makes that mean; so over that artBut Nature makes that Meane: so ouer that Art,
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.91Which you say adds to Nature is an art(Which you say addes to Nature) is an Art
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.92That Nature makes. You see, sweet maid, we marryThat Nature makes: you see (sweet Maid) we marry
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.96Which does mend Nature – change it, rather – butWhich do's mend Nature: change it rather, but
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.97.1The art itself is Nature.The Art it selfe, is Nature.
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.475Let Nature crush the sides o'th' earth togetherLet Nature crush the sides o'th earth together,
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.741Yet Nature might have made me as these are:Yet Nature might haue made me as these are,
The Winter's TaleWT V.ii.37nature shows above her breeding, and many otherNature shewes aboue her Breeding, and many other
The Winter's TaleWT V.ii.97would beguile Nature of her custom, so perfectly he iswould beguile Nature of her Custome, so perfectly he is

Poems

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A Lover's ComplaintLC.210 Each stone's dear Nature, worth and quality. Each stones deare Nature, worth and quallity.
A Lover's ComplaintLC.220 Nature hath charged me that I hoard them not, Nature hath chargd me that I hoord them not,
A Lover's ComplaintLC.311 Showing fair Nature is both kind and tame: Shewing faire Nature is both kinde and tame:
The Rape of LucreceLuc.697 The prey wherein by nature they delight, The praie wherein by nature they delight:
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1374 In scorn of nature art gave lifeless life; In scorne of Nature, Art gaue liuelesse life,
SonnetsSonn.4.11 Then how, when Nature calls thee to be gone, Then how when nature calls thee to be gone,
SonnetsSonn.11.9 Let those whom Nature hath not made for store, Let those whom nature hath not made for store,
SonnetsSonn.20.10 Till Nature as she wrought thee fell a-doting, Till nature as she wrought thee fell a dotinge,
SonnetsSonn.67.9 Why should he live, now Nature bankrupt is, Why should he liue, now nature banckrout is,
SonnetsSonn.68.13 And him as for a map doth Nature store, And him as for a map doth Nature store,
SonnetsSonn.84.10 Not making worse what nature made so clear, Not making worse what nature made so cleere,
SonnetsSonn.109.9 Never believe, though in my nature reigned Neuer beleeue though in my nature raign'd,
SonnetsSonn.111.6 And almost thence my nature is subdued And almost thence my nature is subdu'd
SonnetsSonn.122.6 Have faculty by nature to subsist, Haue facultie by nature to subsist,
SonnetsSonn.126.5 If Nature (sovereign mistress over wrack) If Nature (soueraine misteres ouer wrack)
Venus and AdonisVen.11 Nature that made thee with herself at strife Nature that made thee with her selfe at strife,
Venus and AdonisVen.171 By law of nature thou art bound to breed, By law of nature thou art bound to breed,
Venus and AdonisVen.729 Till forging Nature be condemned of treason, Till forging nature be condemn'd of treason,
Venus and AdonisVen.734 To cross the curious workmanship of Nature, To crosse the curious workmanship of nature,
Venus and AdonisVen.953 Now Nature cares not for thy mortal vigour, Now nature cares not for thy mortall vigour,

Glossary

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abortiveabortion of nature, abnormality
articlecharacter, nature, designation
birthnature, kind, natural character
causelessoutside the normal course of nature, inexplicable by natural causes
colourtype, kind, nature
complexionnatural trait, disposition, temperament, nature
conditionnature, state, circumstances
continuancelasting nature, permanence, durability
couragespirit, disposition, nature
delicatefine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty
demi-naturedof a shared nature
differencecause of argument, nature of disagreement
disparkconvert [a park] to other uses, change the nature of [a park]
durancedurability, lasting nature; also: type of strong durable cloth
element(plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers
flatnesscompleteness, absoluteness, limitless nature
framenature, frame of mind, disposition
fruitfulnessliberality, generosity, of a giving nature
glisteringbrilliance, sparkle, shining nature
grossnessmaterial nature, bodily form
grossnessflagrant nature, obviousness, enormity
grossnessunrefined nature, deplorable standard, coarseness
haircharacter, nature, kind
jealousysuspicious nature, apprehensive state of mind
kidneyconstitution, nature, type
kindshowing natural feeling, acting by nature
kindnature, close natural relationship
kindnature, reality, character, disposition
kindlyin accordance with human nature, expressing normal humanity
kindnesskind nature, natural courtesy, natural affection
lifeof a capital nature
manhuman nature, humanity [as opposed to beasts]
mannercharacter, nature, quality
metaphysicalsupernatural, transcending the laws of nature
monstruositymonstrosity, extraordinary nature
mortalitymortal nature, human life
mouldnature, frame, character
naturalpersonal, formed by nature
natural foolborn fool, simpleton by nature
naturemortal life, natural life
naturenatural feelings, natural affection
nature[in phrases]
naturepersonality, innate disposition, character
naturehuman nature
naturenatural powers, normal state [of mind and body]
naturefunction, capacity, role
naturenatural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified]
ordinanceappointed place in nature
postureposition, condition, nature
propertiedof a quality, having the nature
propertyquality, character, nature
qualificationtrue condition, character, nature
qualifiedof such quality, of such a nature, fitting
qualitynature, disposition, character
raceinherited nature, natural disposition
rarityexceptional nature, striking quality
savourflavour, nature, character
semblablefellow-man, anything of the same nature
soulreal nature, essence
wayof the nature of, as a point of

Thesaurus

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abortion of natureabortive
appointed place in natureordinance
capital nature, of alife
change the nature of [a park]dispark
days of naturenature
disagreement, nature ofdifference
exceptional naturerarity
exquisite nature, ofdelicate
extraordinary naturemonstruosity
flagrant naturegrossness
forces of natureelement
giving nature, of afruitfulness
human natureman
human naturenature
inherited naturerace
kind naturekindness
lasting naturecontinuance
lasting naturedurance
limitless natureflatness
material naturegrossness
mortal naturemortality
naturearticle
naturebirth
naturecolour
naturecomplexion
naturecondition
naturecourage
natureframe
naturehair
naturekidney
naturekind
naturekind
naturemanner
naturemould
natureposture
natureproperty
naturequalification
naturequality
naturesavour
nature, abortion ofabortive
nature, acting bykind
nature, appointed place inordinance
nature, days ofday
nature, days ofnature
nature, exceptionalrarity
nature, extraordinarymonstruosity
nature, forces ofelement
nature, formed bynatural
nature, gentletemperate
nature, having thepropertied
nature, humanman
nature, humannature
nature, in accordance with humankindly
nature, inheritedrace
nature, kindkindness
nature, lastingcontinuance
nature, lastingdurance
nature, limitlessflatness
nature, materialgrossness
nature, mortalmortality
nature, of a givingfruitfulness
nature, of a shareddemi-natured
nature, of exquisitedelicate
nature, of such aqualified
nature, of theway
nature, outside the normal course ofcauseless
nature, realsoul
nature, samesemblable
nature, simpleton bynatural fool
nature, suspiciousjealousy
nature, transcending the laws of metaphysical
nature, unrefinedgrossness
park, change the nature of adispark
place in natureordinance
real naturesoul
same naturesemblable
shared nature, of ademi-natured
shining natureglistering
simpleton by naturenatural fool
suspicious naturejealousy
transcending the laws of naturemetaphysical
unrefined naturegrossness

Themes and Topics

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a- as a particle...s durative meaning such as the repeated nature of an action or the length of time it ta...
...doing for activities which are not by nature durative such as kill the use of a- ca...
... to activities which are very serious in nature a-dying (r2 ii i 90) a-praying (ham ii...
Functional shift
Plants
Singing...etitive character of the verses and the nature of the subject-matter - nostalgic roman...
Swearing...es&rsquo mw i i 142) and the delicate nature of ladylike oaths - specifically as note...
Classical mythology
Gods and goddesses...s mv i i 50 by two-headed janus / nature hath framed strange fellows in her time ...
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)...tio] &rsquo tis dangerous when the baser nature comes / between mighty opposites 1h...
...19 [helena alone] all the miseries which nature owes kl i iv 119 [fool to lear] lend le...
...im ts i i 114 [hortensio to gremio] the nature of our quarrel yet never brooked parle ...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
DISNATUREDBASICsee NATURE
NATUREBASICnature n, natural adj, natural n, naturalize v, naturally adv
NATUREBADsourest-natured adj
NATUREGOODhonest-natured adj
NATURESTATEdemi-natured adj, supernatural adj
NATURENOTdisnatured adj, unnatural adj, unnaturally adv, unnaturalness n
SUPERNATURALBASICsee NATURE
UNNATURALBASICsee NATURE

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