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.
| abide (v.) | stay, remain, stop [in a position] |
| abroad (adv.) | around, about, on the move |
| abstract (n.) | summary, digest |
| abuse (n.) | offence, wrong, insult, transgression |
| acceptable (adj.) | welcome, pleasing, gratifying |
| accomplement (n.) | equipment, military trappings |
| accord (v.) | agree, assent, consent |
| according as (prep.) | according to |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, judgement [especially by God] |
| Adam (n.) | in the Bible, the first human being, in the Garden of Eden, who disobeyed God |
| Adam (n.) | in the Bible, the first human being, in the Garden of Eden, who disobeyed God |
| admiral (n.) | admiral's ship, flagship |
| admiral (n.) | admiral's ship, flagship |
| adulterate (adj.) | adulterous |
| adverse (adj.) | opposing, opposite, other |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| afflict (v.) | be made to suffer, torment, persecute |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| after (adj.) | future, later, following |
| again (prep.) | against, facing |
| Agamemnon (n.) | [pron: aga'memnon] commander of the Greek forces at Troy, married to Clytemnestra |
| aggravate (v.) | make more grievous, make worse, exacerbate |
| Achilles (n.) | [pron: a'kileez] son of Peleus and Thetis; only his spear could heal the wounds it made |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| albeit (conj.) | although |
| all-ending (adj.) | bringing an end to everything, doom-laden |
| Almaigne (n.) | Germany |
| altogether (adv.) | entirely, wholly, exclusively |
| amain (adv.) | in all haste, at full speed |
| amain (adv.) | in all haste, at full speed |
| amber (n.) | any amber-coloured substance or material |
| amiss (adv.) | wrongly, improperly, in an unseemly way |
| amiss (adv.) | wrongly, improperly, in an unseemly way |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | act along with, sustain, respond to |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | ancient, olden, former |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparel (v.) | clothe, dress up, trick out |
| apparent (adj.) | plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious |
| application (n.) | analogy, allusion, reference |
| appoint (v.) | grant, provide, assign |
| apprehend (v.) | be apprehensive about, fear |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| arbour (n.) | bower, shady retreat |
| argument (n.) | proof, evidence, demonstration |
| armado (n.) | armada, fleet, navy |
| array (n.) | readiness for combat, warlike state |
| array (n.) | readiness for combat, warlike state |
| array (n.) | readiness for combat, warlike state |
| aspect (n.) | [of objects] sight, appearance |
| assay (v.) | attempt, try, venture |
| attaint (v.) | affect, touch, strike |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | wait, tarry, postpone |
| attendance (n.) | attention, consideration, notice |
| attirement (n.) | outfit, clothing, garment |
| authority (n.) | authoritative influence, dictatorial opinion |
| authority (n.) | right to command, position of power |
| avail (n.) | advantage, benefit, aid |
| awe (v.) | repress through dread, constrain in fear |
| azure, azured (adj.) | coloured blue, bright blue [as of an uncloudy sky] |
| band (n.) | body of men, troop |
| band (n.) | bond, shackle, chain |
| bandy (v.) | band together, make a league, fight |
| bane (n.) | murderer, killer, destroyer |
| bank (n.) | ant-hill |
| banneret (n.) | standard of a knight entitled to lead his own body of troops |
| barbarism (n.) | rudeness, churlishness |
| Barfleur (n.) | [pron: bah'fler] Harfleur, Normandy, France; besieged by Henry V in 1415 |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| barricado (n.) | barricade, rampart, barrier |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| basely (adv.) | dishonourably, shamefully, ignominiously |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| battle (n.) | hostile encounter, force |
| battled (adj.) | in battalions, with deployed troops |
| Bayard (n.) | [pron: 'bayahd] magic horse given by Charlemagne to Rinaldo (Renaud), one of the four sons of Aimon; a symbol of blind recklessness |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | keep, present, show |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bear out (v.) | endure, weather, cope [with] |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| bed-blotting (adj.) | polluting the marriage bed |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| begird (v.), past form begirt | surround, encircle, besiege |
| begird (v.), past form begirt | surround, encircle, besiege |
| beguile (v.) | charm, captivate, bewitch |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| belly-god (n.) | someone who makes a god of the belly, guzzler |
| bemoaning (adj.) | lamenting, plaintive, sorrowful |
| bend (v.) | give way, bow, submit |
| bequeath (n.) | bequest, legacy |
| bereave (v.) | plunder, ravage, devastate |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| besiege (n.) | siege, besieging |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | speak for, arrange for, claim |
| bestow (v.) | accommodate, lodge, quarter |
| bestow (v.) | give, provide, grant |
| bestride (v.) | ride, mount, sit on |
| betake (v.) | go, take oneself off, make one's way |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | resolve, decide, have a mind |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bide (v.) | face, await, undergo |
| bind in (v.) | make fast, secure, surround |
| bit (adj.) | marked, scarred |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blot (v.) | erase, wipe out, obliterate |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blunt (adj.) | plain-spoken, unceremonious, forthright |
| blunt (adj.) | stupid, obtuse, dull-witted |
| blurt (v.) | mouthe in contempt, scoff, mock |
| Boheme (n.) | [pron: 'bohheem] alternative name for Bohemia |
| boisterous (adj.) | violent, fierce, savage |
| boisterous (adj.) | violent, fierce, savage |
| boisterous (adj.) | violent, fierce, savage |
| boisterous (adj.) | tumultuous, violent, tempestuous |
| bond (n.) | shackle, chain, fetter |
| bonnet (n.) | hat, cap |
| bonny (adj.) | strong, stalwart, strapping |
| bonny (adj.) | fine, beautiful, splendid |
| bonny (adj.) | fine, beautiful, splendid |
| bonny (adj.) | fine, beautiful, splendid |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bordering (adj.) | on the border |
| bound (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bow (n.) | bowman, archer |
| brace (n.) | cord, strap, thong |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (n.) | boast, bravado, blustering threat |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| bravery (n.) | finery, fine clothes, rich dress |
| braving (adj.) | defiant, daring, boasting |
| brawl (v.) | quarrel, squabble, contend |
| brazen (adj.) | made of brass, very strong, powerful |
| break (v.) | burst open, break through |
| break (v.) | wear out, exhaust |
| breathe (v.) | catch breath, pause, rest |
| breathe (v.) | catch breath, pause, rest |
| Bretagne (n.) | Brittany, NW France |
| brief (n.) | epitome, embodiment |
| Brittaine, Britaine, Brittayne (n.) | Brittany, NW France |
| Brittaine, Britaine, Brittayne (n.) | Brittany, NW France |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| bruit (v.) | report, announce, proclaim |
| buckle (v.) | prepare for battle, engage in warfare |
| burgonet (n.) | [type of] small light helmet |
| busy (adj.) | always engaged, active, constantly occupied |
| but (adv.) | merely, only |
| buttoned (adj.) | fitted out with buttons, studded, bossed |
| buzz (v.) | spread, move about, send |
| cabinet (n.) | private apartment, intimate chamber |
| canker (n./adj.) | cancer, ulcer, blight, corruption |
| capering (adj.) | prancing, cavorting, frolicsome |
| captive (adj.) | imprisoning, confining, incarcerating |
| careless (adj.) | negligent, improvident, neglectful |
| Carentan | [pron: 'karontan] town in Normandy, N France |
| carrion (n.) | dead putrifying flesh, rotting carcass |
| case (n.) | skin, hide, coat |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| cates (n.) | (plural) delicacies, choice foodstuffs |
| Catiline (n.) | [pron: 'katiliyn] Roman noble, a conspirator against the Republic in 62 BC |
| circumstance (n.) | circumlocution, verbiage, unnecessary detail |
| clefture (n.) | fissure, crack, fracture |
| Cleopatra (n.) | Egyptian queen in 1st-c BC |
| clip (v.) | pare, cut [as of the edges of a coin] |
| cloak (v.) | disguise, conceal, mask |
| close (adv.) | closely, in a hemmed-in way |
| closely (adv.) | secretly, covertly, privately |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| coast (n.) | part of the coast, region |
| cockney (n.) | milksop, sissy, softy |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| colours (n.) | emblems, badges |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| comb (n.) | honeycomb |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commix (v.) | mix together, mingle, combine |
| commonplace (n.) | commonplace book, collection, compilation |
| compare (n.) | comparison, simile, analogy |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compass (v.) | surround, trap, ring in |
| compass (v.) | accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about |
| conceit (n.) | view, opinion, judgement |
| concordant (adj.) | harmonious, tuneful, melodious |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| conduct (v.) | carry, convey, direct |
| conduit (n.) | channel, outflowing, water-spout, fountain |
| confound (v.) | amaze, dumbfound, stun |
| confound (v.) | amaze, dumbfound, stun |
| confound (v.) | amaze, dumbfound, stun |
| conjoin (v.) | make contact, come together |
| conjoin (v.) | unite, join together |
| consort (n.) | companion, partner, associate |
| constraint (n.) | compulsion, coercion, enforcing |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| control (v.) | curb, restrain, hold back |
| conventicle (n.) | meeting-place |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| corruption (n.) | decomposition, putrefaction |
| cost (n.) | abundance, richness, costly appearance |
| cote (v.) | [from the movement of dogs in hare coursing] overtake, outstrip, pass by |
| counsel (n.) | advice, guidance, direction |
| counsel (v.) | advise, urge |
| counsel (v.) | advise, urge |
| counsel-bearer (n.) | carrier of private messages |
| counsel-giver (n.) | counsellor, mentor, advisor |
| count (n.) | account, reckoning |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| countryman (n.) | native of a country |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| courtly (adj.) | belonging to the court, connected with the court |
| crannied (adj.) | cracked, split, holed |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| craven (adj.) | cowardly, spineless, weak-hearted |
| crest (n.) | [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece |
| crime (n.) | accusation, charge, denunciation |
| crop (v.) | cut down, remove, hack off |
| cross (adj.) | angry, ill-tempered, outraged |
| Crotoy (n.) | [pron: krot'wa] Le Crotoy, Normandy, N France |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| cumber (v.) | distress, trouble, burden |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| custom (n.) | customary tribute [as if by a tenant to a lord] |
| cynic (n.) | critic, fault-finder |
| dame (n.) | mother, nurse |
| dare (v.) | disturb, distract |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| dash (v.) | diminish, infringe, destroy |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| death-procuring (adj.) | fatal, lethal, deadly |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| descant (n.) | melodious accompaniment, tuneful variation |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| device (n.) | heraldic design, emblematic figure, armorial |
| die (v.) | cease, expire, come to an end |
| diffused (adj.) | troubled, confused, bewildered |
| digest, disgest (v.) | digest, swallow |
| dint (n.) | stroke, blow, attack |
| disburden (v.) | unburden, unload, reveal |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discharge (n.) | dismissal, permission to leave |
| dislodge (v.) | withdraw, retreat, pull back |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispense with (v.) | gain exemption from, set aside, dissolve |
| displeasure (n.) | injury, wrong, hurt |
| dispose (v.) | decide, prepare, get ready |
| dispose (v.) | place, distribute, organize |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| dissever (v.) | divide, split up, separate |
| dissevered (adj.) | divided, split, broken |
| dissolved (adj.) | destroyed, ruined; also: annulled |
| distain (v.) | dishonour, defile, corrupt |
| distract (adj.) | confused, perplexed |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| dominion (n.) | land, territory, province |
| dominion (n.) | land, territory, province |
| dominion (n.) | land, territory, province |
| dote on / upon (v.) | be infatuated with, idolize |
| dote on / upon (v.) | be infatuated with, idolize |
| dote on / upon (v.) | be infatuated with, idolize |
| double (adj.) | [of beer] extra strong, very powerful |
| draw (v.) | deploy, position, dispose |
| draw (v.) | deploy, position, dispose |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| drive, let | shoot, strike at, aim blows at |
| dug (n.) | nipple, teat, breast |
| duty (n.) | debt, obligation, dues |
| dwell on / upon | wait for, await |
| eager (adj.) | fierce, angry, savage |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| earnest penny | guarantee, promise [small sum of money paid to secure a bargain] |
| easy (adj.) | comfortable, restful, agreeable |
| elect (v.) | pick out, choose, select |
| embassage, ambassage (n.) | message, errand, business, mission |
| embassage, ambassage (n.) | message, errand, business, mission |
| embattle (v.) | deploy, draw up, marshal |
| embossed (adj.) | covered as if with ornamental studs |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| emmet (n.) | ant |
| enamoured on (adj.) | in love [with], delight [in], relish |
| encompassed (adj.) | surrounded, encircled, enclosed |
| encouch (v.) | enclose, embed, wrap around |
| endamagement (n.) | damage, injury, harm |
| engirt (adj.) | surrounded, encircled, hemmed-in |
| enlarge (v.) | release, set at large, discharge |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| ensue (v.) | follow [especially, as a logical outcome] |
| entail to (v.) | bestow on, confer on, transfer to |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entomb (v.) | lay in a tomb, bury, inter |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | beseech, beg, ask earnestly |
| entrench, intrench (v.) | put within a trench |
| entrench, intrench (v.) | put within a trench |
| envenom (v.) | poison, taint, destroy |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envire (v.) | surround, encircle, beset |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| epicure (n.) | pleasure-seeker, glutton |
| epithet (n.) | turn of phrase, expression |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| ever-bibbing (adj.) | always drinking, tippling |
| exceeding (adj.) | very great, huge, exceptional |
| excuse (n.) | pardon, dispensation, exoneration |
| execration (n.) | curse, imprecation, denunciation |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| exhalation (n.) | outpouring, discharge |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| expulse (v.) | expel, drive out, banish |
| extemporal (n.) | extempore, improvised, impromptu |
| extremity (n.) | conclusion, outcome, very end |
| eyeless (adj.) | blind, sightless, unseeing |
| faction (n.) | party, group, set [of people] |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adv.) | in fine array, brightly laid out |
| fall (n.) | setting, closing [of the day] |
| fall (v.) | work out, happen, turn out |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| famous (adj.) | memorable, glorious, bringing renown |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fealty (n.) | [feudal obligation of obedience] duty of loyalty, allegiance, fidelity |
| fearful (adj.) | causing fear, awe-inspiring, terrifying, alarming |
| fenced (adj.) | fortified, furnished, equipped |
| field (n.) | wasteland, wilderness |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field, in the | engaged in military operations, in military array |
| figure (v.) | reproduce, look like, shape like |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| flanker (n.) | soldier deployed on the flanks of an army |
| fleeting (adj.) | swift-moving, speedy |
| flesh (v.) | plunge into the flesh |
| fleur-de-lis, flower-de-luce (n.) | heraldic lily [royal symbol of France] |
| fleur-de-lis, flower-de-luce (n.) | heraldic lily [royal symbol of France] |
| flint (n.) | type of hard stone, flintstone |
| flint (n.) | type of hard stone, flintstone |
| flint (n.) | type of hard stone, flintstone |
| flint-heart (adj.) | hard-hearted, hard-boiled |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| foil (n.) | check, repulse, setback, defeat |
| foil (v.) | dishonour, demean, degrade |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| foot (n.) | foot-soldiers, infantry |
| foot, on | [hunting] roused, up for pursuit |
| footman (n.) | foot-soldier, infantryman |
| for (conj.) | whereas |
| for (prep.) | as |
| forage (v.) | plunder, pillage, ravage |
| foragement (n.) | foraging act, scavenging |
| forepast, fore-past (adj.) | past, previous, former |
| forward (adj.) | chief, foremost, leading |
| forward (adj.) | ready, eager, inclined |
| fraud (n.) | delusion, deception, trick |
| fraught (adj.) | filled, laden, packed |
| fraught (n.) | freight, cargo, goods |
| fraught (n.) | freight, cargo, goods |
| fresh (adj.) | bright, blooming, gay |
| froward (adj.) | adverse, unfavourable, contrary |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| fruitless (adj.) | barren, sterile, useless |
| fugitive (n.) | vagabond, vagrant, beggar |
| fugitive (n.) | vagabond, vagrant, beggar |
| furniture (n.) | equipment, matériel |
| furtherance (n.) | aid, assistance, help |
| gage (n.) | pledge, challenge [usually, a glove or gauntlet thrown down] |
| gale (n.) | wind, breeze |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gallant (n.) | flag flown on the rear mast of a ship |
| gape (v.) | long, be eager, yearn |
| general (adj.) | open to all, universally benevolent |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| giddy (adj.) | swaying, quaking, dizzying |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | cover, coat, smear |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | bring colour to, brighten, illuminate |
| gimmaled (adj.) | jointed, hinged, linked |
| gin (n.) | snare, trap |
| girdle (n.) | belt |
| give in charge | give orders, command, direct |
| glaive (n.) | long-handled blade, spear |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glory (n.) | splendour, magnificence, brilliance |
| glory (n.) | splendour, magnificence, brilliance |
| glory (n.) | splendour, magnificence, brilliance |
| glory (n.) | exalted person, majesty, celebrity |
| gloss (n.) | deceptive appearance, plausibility |
| Golias, Goliath (n.) | [pron: go'liyas] in the Bible, Goliath; a giant, seen as a model of strength |
| good-presaging (adj.) | favourable, propitious, auspicious |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| grace (v.) | show mercy to, reprieve |
| graceless (adj.) | wicked, ungodly, immoral |
| graceless (adj.) | wicked, ungodly, immoral |
| gratulate (v.) | greet, welcome, salute |
| grave (adj.) | respected, revered, wise |
| green (adj.) | fresh, recent, new |
| grievous (adj.) | heavy, grave, serious |
| griping (adj.) | voracious, grasping, devouring |
| groom (n.) | fellow, character, creature |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| gross (adj.) | dull, obtuse, ignorant |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| ground (n.) | [music] constant bass rhythm underneath a descant, foundation |
| habit (n.) | behaviour, bearing, demeanour |
| haggard-like (adj.) | wild, unmanageable, untrainable |
| hand (n.) | care, escort, keeping |
| hand, out of | at once, immediately, straight away |
| hapless (adj.) | luckless, unfortunate, unlucky |
| hapless (adj.) | luckless, unfortunate, unlucky |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happen (v.) | happen to, befall |
| hard (adv.) | close, near |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| harm (n.) | injury, hurt, pain |
| hazard (n.) | risk, peril, danger |
| head (n.) | headway, progress, advance |
| heaviness (n.) | sadness, grief, sorrow |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| Hellespont (n.) | ['helespont] Dardanelles; narrow strait in NW Turkey, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara |
| hereafter (adj.) | future, forthcoming, later |
| Hero (n.) | priestess of Aphrodite, in love with Leander |
| high-vaunting (adj.) | boastful, bragging, loud-mouthed |
| hold on (v.) | carry on, go on with |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| horse (n.) | cavalry, horse soldiers |
| horse (n.) | cavalry, horse soldiers |
| host (n.) | army, armed multitude |
| host (n.) | army, armed multitude |
| host (v.) | lodge, stay, put up |
| house (n.) | ancestry, lineage, family |
| hugy (adj.) | huge, immense, enormous |
| human (adj.) | tender, delicate, gentle |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| hurt (n.) | attack, offence, [causing] damage |
| champion (adj.) | flat and open, like a plain |
| channel (n.) | narrow inlet, passage into a harbour |
| chaplain (n.) | minister, spiritual attendant |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| character (v.) | inscribe, engrave, write |
| character (v.) | inscribe, engrave, write |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| cheer (n.) | face, look, expression |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chine (n.) | [of meat] joint, portion, piece |
| choke up (v.) | smother, suffocate, stifle |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (n.) | illness, malady, affliction |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| imagine (v.) | guess, think, consider |
| immodest (adj.) | arrogant, insolent, shameless |
| immured (adj.) | walled up, enclosed, confined |
| impall (v.) | enfold, wrap in [as if with a pall = robe] |
| imperator (n.) | emperor, absolute ruler, sovereign |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| in (prep.) | on |
| inly (adv.) | inwardly, deep within |
| insinuate (v.) | spread subtly, convey with cunning |
| insomuch (conj.) | insofar as |
| intellectual (adj.) | which gives intellect, intelligent |
| intended (adj.) | extended, enlarged, increased in power |
| intercession (n.) | break, interlude, intermission |
| invocate (v.) | invoke, call upon, entreat |
| issue (n.) | yield, product, result |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| jack (n.) | jacket, tunic, coat [usually of quilted leather] |
| Jacob (n.) | in the Bible, a Hebrew patriarch, the younger son of Isaac |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jennet, gennet (n.) | small Spanish horse |
| judgement (n.) | guide, leader, director |
| Judith (n.) | in the Bible, heroine who kills Assyrian general Holofernes with a sword |
| just-dooming (adj.) | rightly-judging, justly-ordaining |
| keep (v.) | continue, carry on, remain |
| ken (v.) | see, make out, espy |
| lame (adj.) | unsatisfactory, mediocre, faulty |
| lance (n.) | lancer, horse soldier armed with a lance [a metal-ended shaft] |
| languishment (n.) | longing, pain, grief [caused by love] |
| lanthorn (n.) | lantern |
| lately (adv.) | formerly, within recent times |
| laurel (adj.) | renowned, famed |
| lavish (adj.) | effusive, unrestrained, exuberant |
| lawn (n.) | [type of] fine linen |
| lay about (v.) | strike out, fight hard |
| lay on / upon (v.) | inflict blows, beat soundly |
| league (n.) | compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship |
| leaking (adj.) | issuing forth, rising, surging |
| Leander (n.) | [li'ander] young man in love with Hero, who lived on the opposite side of the Hellespont; each night he swam across, guided by her lamp |
| leap (v.) | rejoice, enthuse, exult |
| leathern (adj.) | clothed in animal skins |
| leathern (adj.) | leather-like |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| legion (n.) | army, power, force |
| leperous, leprous (adj.) | infected, poisoned, leprosy-like |
| lest (conj.) | unless, in case |
| let (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, snag |
| levy (v.) | enlist, conscript, muster |
| liable (adj.) | legally belonging, in her ownership |
| licence (n.) | authority to act, freedom of action |
| lie (v.) | hang, depend, hinge |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liegeman (n.) | vassal, subject, follower |
| light (adj.) | promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like as (conj.) | just as |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like, the | the same |
| limit (n.) | prescribed time, fixed period |
| line (n.) | stroke, paint, lines of make-up |
| lineal (adj.) | lineally descended, in the direct line, hereditary |
| list (v.) | listen to, pay attention to |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| litter (n.) | [transportable] bed, couch |
| Lô (n.) | [pron: loh] Saint Lô, Normandy, N France |
| look for (v.) | be watchful for, look after |
| louring (adj.) | gloomy, threatening, dark |
| love-lay (n.) | love-song |
| lowly (adj.) | humble, modest, submissive |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| lusty (adj.) | pleasing, pleasant, agreeable |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| mail (n.) | armour, chain mail, piece of armour |
| make up (v.) | conclude, finish, end |
| make up (v.) | advance to the front, move forward, press on |
| malcontent (adj.) | discontented, disaffected, dissatisfied |
| malcontent (n.) | discontented individual, trouble-maker |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| map (n.) | epitome, embodiment, incarnation |
| marble (adj.) | enduring, solid [as marble] |
| march (n.) | sequence, rhythmical movement |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| martial (adj.) | military, warlike, for combat |
| martialist (n.) | soldier, military man [i.e. follower of Mars] |
| massy (adj.) | massive, heavy, colossal |
| mastership (n.) | [ironic use] senior citizen, leading light |
| mate (n.) | fellow, individual |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| meagre (adj.) | lean, gaunt, emaciated |
| mean space | in the meantime, meanwhile |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| medicinable (adj.) | curable, able to be healed |
| merry (adj.) | [of winds] favourable, helpful, advantageous |
| metamorphosed (adj.) | turned into stone, transformed, petrified |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mickle (adj.) | great, much, large |
| misconster (v.) | misconstrue, misinterpret, take wrongly |
| misdo (v.) | do wrong, transgress |
| misgive (v.) | have misgivings, have a bad feeling |
| mischief (n.) | wicked action, evil deed, harmful scheme |
| mischief (n.) | wicked action, evil deed, harmful scheme |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| mote (n.) | speck of dust, tiny particle, trifle |
| mould (n.) | soil, earth, clay |
| mould (n.) | soil, earth, clay |
| moving (n.) | power to move, affecting, stirring |
| Muse (n.) | one of the nine goddesses in Greek mythology, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who gave artistic inspiration; also called the Helicons, as they lived on Mt Helicon |
| muse (v.) | complain, deplore, be astonished |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | signature [representing a pledge] |
| name (v.) | give particulars of, speak about, describe |
| naught, nought (adj.) | damaging, harmful, hurtful |
| needy (adj.) | unworthy, deficient, inadequate |
| neighbour (adj.) | nearby, not far away, accessible |
| neighbourhood (n.) | friendly relations, close alliance |
| Nemesis (n.) | Greek goddess of vengeance, especially retribution for human folly, pride, or excessive good fortune |
| Nestor (n.) | Greek leader in the siege of Troy, reputed for his age and wisdom |
| Netherland (n.) | [before 1609] present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of nearby France |
| new-replenished (adj.) | repeatedly blown out by the wind to their full length |
| niggard (v.) | begrudge, hoard, use sparingly |
| note (n.) | melody, tune, music, song |
| objection (n.) | offer, proposal, claim |
| occasion (n.) | course of events, state of affairs |
| occasion (n.) | ground, reason, cause, matter |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| odds (n. plural) | inequalities, unfavourable circumstances |
| odds (n. plural) | inequalities, unfavourable circumstances |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| often (adj.) | frequent, numerous, continuous |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open (v.) | announce, communicate, divulge |
| operation (n.) | effect, force, influence, power |
| opposition (n.) | counter-proposal, alternative proposition |
| orb (n.) | rounded mass, ring, crown |
| ordnance, ordinance (n.) | cannon, artillery |
| ordure (n.) | filth, dirt, dung |
| orient (adj.) | eastern; sunrise, dawn |
| oriental (adj.) | brilliant, glowing, radiant |
| orison (n.) | prayer, plea |
| ornament (n.) | special quality, distinction |
| out (adv.) | fully, completely, outright, totally |
| outrageous (adj.) | excessively fierce, extremely violent |
| overbear (v.) | overrule, overcome, put down |
| overreach, over-reach (v.), past form overraught | outwit, outdo, cheat |
| overridden (adj.) | ridden too hard, exhausted after too much riding |
| overspent (adj.) | spent, finished, at an end |
| overweening (adj.) | arrogant, overambitious, high and mighty |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| packing (adj.) | furtive, underhand, plotting |
| painful (adj.) | inflicting pain, harmful, afflicting |
| painful (adj.) | suffering from pain, causing hurt |
| painful (adj.) | painstaking, diligent, laborious |
| palpable (adj.) | evident, obvious, apparent |
| parcelling (n.) | dividing up, itemizing, listing |
| parchment-bottom (n.) | [descriptive of a] drum |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| parti-coloured (adj.) | variegated, diverse, multi-coloured |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| patronage (v.) | protect, uphold, defend |
| pattern (n.) | picture, model, specimen, example |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| peise (v.) | weigh down, burden, load |
| penalty (n.) | punishable offence, criminal act |
| pendant (n.) | long narrow flag, pennon, pennant |
| pendant (n.) | long narrow flag, pennon, pennant |
| penetrable (adj.) | penetrating, piercing |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| period (n.) | full stop, end, ending, conclusion |
| perplexed (adj.) | troubled, disturbed, worried |
| perverse (n.) | obstinate, stubborn, intransigent |
| pick (n.) | pike |
| pike, pick (n.) | weapon with a long handle ending in a spearhead |
| pike, pick (n.) | weapon with a long handle ending in a spearhead |
| pike, pick (n.) | weapon with a long handle ending in a spearhead |
| pitch (n.) | height [to which a bird of prey soars before swooping] |
| pitched (adj.) | strategically planned, made ready for combat |
| place (v.) | establish in office, appoint to a post |
| place, in | present, attending, at hand |
| plain (adj.) | simple, homely, unaffected |
| planting (n.) | installing, stationing, establishing |
| plate (n.) | armour, plate-armour |
| plate (n.) | armour, plate-armour |
| Polonian (adj./n.) | Polish; someone from Poland |
| pompous (adj.) | glorious, magnificent, splendid |
| portion (n.) | lot, destiny, fortune |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | single force, one power |
| power (n.) | single force, one power |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| precedent (n.) | worthy example, model to be followed [in mediaeval chivalry] |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| pretended (adj.) | intended, purposed, proposed |
| prevent (v.) | spare, able to avoid |
| prevention (n.) | intervention, forestalling, interposing |
| prick (v.) | spur a horse, ride, gallop |
| pride (n.) | splendour, magnificence, pomp |
| prodigal (adj.) | wastefully lavish, foolishly extravagant |
| proffer (n.) | attempt, effort, endeavour |
| proffer (v.) | express, utter, put into words |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proportion (n.) | measure, extent, degree, magnitude |
| prospect (n.) | field of view, vista, outlook |
| public (adj.) | accepted, authorized, official |
| puissant (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| puissant (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| puissant (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| purpose (n.) | outcome, result, end |
| pursuivant (n.) | royal messenger, state messenger [with power to execute warrants] |
| quail (v.) | daunt, dishearten, intimidate |
| quarrel (n.) | cause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim |
| quarter (n.) | army division, unit of soldiers |
| quarter (n.) | divide into quarters [on a flag or shield] |
| quarter (n.) | divide into quarters [on a flag or shield] |
| quarter day | [day marking a quarter of the year, when house tenancies would change] removal day |
| quartering (adj.) | for cutting into quarters, dismembering |
| quartering (adj.) | for cutting into quarters, dismembering |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| quick (n.) | living, those alive |
| quit (v.) | remit, release from |
| quit (v.) | remit, release from |
| quittance (v.) | repay, requite, reciprocate |
| quoit (v.) | throw, pitch, chuck [like a quoit] |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rack (v.) | torment, torture, scourge |
| rack (v.) | drive, move with force |
| ragged (adj.) | rough-hewn, dilapidated, rugged |
| ragged (adj.) | broken, jagged, fragmented |
| railing (adj.) | abusive, derisive, haranguing |
| railing (adj.) | abusive, derisive, haranguing |
| range (v.) | wander freely, roam, rove |
| ransack-constraining (adj.) | that makes plundering unavoidable |
| ransacked (adj.) | violated, ravished, plundered |
| rariety (n.) | rarity, exceptional quality |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| ravish (v.) | entrance, enrapture, carry away with joy |
| ready (adv.) | readily, quickly, speedily |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| rebate (v.) | check, stop, suppress |
| record (n.) | witness, confirmation |
| recourse (n.) | opportunity of going, means of access |
| recover (v.) | recall, recollect, bring to mind |
| redeem (v.) | free, liberate, extricate |
| redeem (v.) | free, liberate, extricate |
| redeem (v.) | [of time lost] get back, buy back, make amends for |
| redoubted (adj.) | feared, dreaded, revered |
| reeking (adj.) | smeared with blood, freshly bloodstained |
| regard (n.) | consideration, respect, factor |
| regenerate (adj.) | renegade, degenerate, unnatural |
| register (n.) | record, catalogue, inventory |
| regreet (v.) | greet again, salute upon returning |
| rejoice (v.) | gladden, cheer, make joyful |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| render (v.) | exchange, give in return |
| render (v.) | give back [to], return [to] |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repast (n.) | food and drink, meal, refreshment |
| reproach (n.) | blame, disgrace, shame |
| resolve (v.) | decide, determine, settle |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| resound (v.) | resounding noise, reverberation |
| rest (v.) | remain [to be done], be left |
| resty-stiff (adj.) | stiff because too rested, sluggish |
| rod (n.) | inroad, foray, raid |
| royalize (v.) | make royal, invest with a majestic character |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| Sarah (n.) | in the Bible, Abraham’s wife, seen as a model of submission to a husband |
| satirical (adj.) | ironic, ridiculous, incongruous |
| satirical (adj.) | ironic, ridiculous, incongruous |
| savour (v.) | relish, enjoy, delight [in] |
| scandalous (adj.) | defamatory, libellous, slanderous |
| scandalous (adj.) | bringing dishonour, offensive, discreditable |
| scant (v.) | deprive, deny, dispossess |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scar (n.) | wound, cut, injury |
| scar (n.) | wound, cut, injury |
| scar (n.) | wound, cut, injury |
| scornful (adj.) | scorned, contemptible, derided |
| scour (v.) | go in haste, move quickly, hurry along |
| scurrilous (adj.) | offensively facetious, coarsely abusive |
| Scythian | [pron: 'sithian] someone from Scythia, ancient region of E Europe; people known for pitilessness |
| sea (n.) | river estuary |
| seal at arms | seal bearing a coat-of-arms |
| season (n.) | while, short period of time |
| season (v.) | fortify, temper, strengthen |
| secure (adj.) | over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident |
| seed (v.) | mature, yield fruit |
| seigniory (n.) | lordship, domain, dominion |
| self instant (adj.) | individually present, self-contained |
| senseless (adj.) | unconscious, insensible, oblivious |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking in sense, stupid, foolish |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| sere (adj.) | dried up, withered, parched |
| sere (adj.) | dried up, withered, parched |
| serviceable (adj.) | faithful, loyal, devoted, ready to serve |
| servitor (n.) | mercenary, soldier |
| servitor (n.) | mercenary, soldier |
| Sestos (n.) | location of the temple of Aphrodite, on the Hellespont |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shade (n.) | shadow, phantom, spirit |
| shadow (v.) | portray, paint, depict |
| shallow (n.) | shallow part |
| sheepskin (n.) | [descriptive of a] drum [the skin of a sheep being used for the making of drumheads] |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, tactics, way |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, contriving, trick |
| shivered (adj.) | shattered, broken, splintered |
| shot (n.) | cannon-fire, firing, salvoes |
| shrink (v.) | draw back, pull in |
| sic et vos | and so should you |
| sign (n.) | token, witness, attestation |
| silly (adj.) | foolish, stupid, ludicrous |
| silly (adj.) | helpless, defenceless, vulnerable |
| silly (adj.) | helpless, defenceless, vulnerable |
| silly (adj.) | helpless, defenceless, vulnerable |
| sire (n.) | father |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| snaffle (n.) | bridle-bit |
| snaily (adj.) | snail-like |
| soar (n.) | highest point, summit |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| solder (v.) | unite, interlink, fasten |
| solicit (v.) | urge, move, incite, prevail upon |
| solicit (v.) | court, chase after, pursue |
| solicitor (n.) | advocate, instigator, go-between |
| soothing (n.) | reassurance, heartening |
| sot (v.) | besot, make foolish |
| special (adj.) | particular, specific, distinctive |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| speed (v.) | survive, succeed, prosper |
| speed (v.) | survive, succeed, prosper |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| spleen (n.) | eagerness, spirits, impetuosity |
| split (v.) | break up, split in two |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (v.) | plunder, pillage, sack |
| sport (v.) | make merry, take pleasure (in) |
| spurn against / at (v.) | kick out at, treat with contempt |
| squadron (n.) | army detachment, body of soldiers |
| stable (adj.) | constant, immutable, firm |
| stall (v.) | install, place, appoint |
| stamp (n.) | coin, impression [of the monarch's head] made on a coin |
| stamp (v.) | press, impress, coin |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | stop, halt |
| stand (v.) | act as, be, hold good as |
| stand (v.) | make a stand [against], fight, resist |
| stand upon (v.) | make advantageous, profit from, make the most of |
| stand with (v.) | accompany, go along with, attend |
| Star-chamber (n.) | supreme court of justice |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| starveling (n.) | starved individual, emaciated being |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| stay (v.) | remain, continue, endure |
| steeled (adj.) | steel-clad, armed with steel |
| steely (adj.) | hard as steel |
| stern (adj.) | cruel, malevolent, harsh |
| stick (v.) | persist, stand firm, be steadfast |
| still (adj.) | silent, quiet |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| stratagem (n.) | soldierly action, well commanded engagement |
| stratagem (n.) | soldierly action, well commanded engagement |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| strong (adj.) | great, serious |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| subornation (n.) | aiding and abetting, inducement to do wrong, instigation |
| subscribe (v.) | sign, endorse, support |
| subscribe to (v.) | sign, endorse, put one's name to |
| subvert (v.) | destroy, overthrow, raze |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| succour (v.) | help, assist, aid |
| succour (v.) | help, assist, aid |
| suddenly (adv.) | immediately, at once, without delay |
| suggest (v.) | tempt, prompt, incite |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| sulphur (adj.) | fiery, hellish |
| summer-leaping (adj.) | delighting in the summer-time |
| sundry (adj.) | many, different, various |
| surmise (n.) | idea, imagining, conjecture |
| swain (n.) | lover, wooer, sweetheart |
| swain (n.) | [contemptuous] rustic, yokel, fellow |
| sweet (n.) | sweet-scented flower, fragrant plant |
| sweet (v.) | sweeten, make pleasing, fumigate |
| swift-starting (adj.) | quick-spreading, rapidly moving |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| Tartar (n.) | someone from Tartary, C Asia; known for pitilessness; also, a stereotype of dark complexion |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | quality, constitution, condition |
| tender (n.) | offer, offering |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| term (n.) | word, expression, utterance |
| text (v.) | engrave, write, inscribe |
| thorny-pricking (adj.) | prickly, barbed, pricking like a thorn |
| thought (n.) | intention, purpose, design |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| through-shot (adj.) | shot through, punctured, pierced |
| tissue (n.) | [type of] rich cloth, sumptuous fabric |
| titely (adv.) | quickly, speedily, swiftly |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| toil (n.) | net, snare, trap |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| touch (n.) | touchstone, test, proof |
| touch (v.) | finger, sound, play on |
| towards (adv.) | at hand, approaching, imminent |
| toy (n.) | fancy, fantastic thought |
| traffic (n.) | dealings, employment, business |
| train (n.) | set of dependents, group of people |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, effort, exertion [often overlapping with the sense of 'travel'] |
| treasury (n.) | treasure-house |
| trim up, trim (v.) | decorate, array, deck out |
| trudge (v.) | go away, depart, leave |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| Turk (n.) | Sultan of Turkey |
| turning (adj.) | facing the other way, retreating |
| type (n.) | emblem, symbol, insignia |
| unadvised (adj.) | rash, foolhardy, thoughtless, unconsidered |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| uncomfortable (adj.) | comfortless, disquieting, uneasy |
| uncouple (v.) | release pairs of hunting dogs for the chase |
| undecked (adj.) | unadorned, not decked out |
| undergarnished (adj.) | adorned underneath |
| underprop (v.) | prop up, support, uphold |
| unfeignedly (adv.) | genuinely, sincerely, honestly |
| unfought (adj.) | without being met in battle |
| unpolished (adj.) | primitive, rudimentary, defective |
| unreputed (adj.) | insignificant, inconspicuous, insubstantial |
| unsay (v.) | take back, withdraw, retract |
| unswear (v.) | abjure, retract, repudiate |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adv.) | inopportunely, at a bad time |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| untuned (adj.) | disagreeable, distressing, rude |
| uprightly (adv.) | in an upright way, justly, honourably |
| upshot (n.) | remaining stroke, final shot [as in archery, determining the result] |
| ure (v.) | accustom, inure, habituate |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| vanish (v.) | leave, depart from, be expelled |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vantage (v.) | benefit, aid, help |
| vantage (v.) | benefit, aid, help |
| vapour (n.) | smoke |
| vassal (adj.) | submissive, abject, yielding |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vasture (n.) | vastness, immensity, extent |
| vaward (n.) | [military] vanguard, foremost division |
| verdict (n.) | decision, pledge, final word |
| vicegerent (n.) | official acting in place of a ruler during his absence |
| victual (n.) | (usually plural) provisions, supplies, food and drink |
| victual (n.) | (usually plural) provisions, supplies, food and drink |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| vizard (n.) | mask, visor |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| vulgar (n.) | familiar, ordinary, everyday |
| want (n.) | need, requirement, necessity |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| wanton (n.) | libertine, seducer |
| wanton (n.) | young rogue, scamp, rascal |
| wantonness (n.) | libertine, seducer, womanizer |
| wantonness (n.) | libertine, seducer, womanizer |
| ward (n.) | person under someone's protection, minor |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (n.) | assurance, pledge, guarantee |
| warrant (n.) | assurance, pledge, guarantee |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| waste (n.) | wasting, devastation, ravages |
| waste (v.) | lay waste, ravage, devastate |
| wavering (adj.) | inconstant, fickle, capricious |
| weather, make fair | appear friendly, be conciliatory |
| whenas, when as (conj.) | when, at the time when |
| whinyard (n.) | short sword |
| wing (v.) | put on wings; hoist sail |
| wise (n.) | manner, way, fashion |
| wise (n.) | manner, way, fashion |
| wished (adj.) | longed-for, desired |
| wistly (adv.) | intently, attentively, earnestly |
| wistly (adv.) | intently, attentively, earnestly |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wolvish (adj.) | wolfish |
| wonderful (adj.) | amazing, astonishing, extraordinary |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wonted (adj.) | accustomed, usual, customary |
| woo (v.) | win over, persuade, coax |
| woo (v.) | entreat, plead with, implore |
| wormwood (n.) | absinthe plant, known for its bitter taste |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| Xerxes (n.) | [pron: 'zerkseez] king of Persia, 5th-c BC |
| youngest (adj.) | latest, most recent |
| youngling (n.) | young, offspring |
| zealous (adj.) | earnest, fervent, ardent |
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