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.
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abortive (n.) | abortion of nature, abnormality |
| about (adv.) | indirectly, irregularly |
| Absey book (n.) | [pron: 'absee, = aybee'see] ABC, child's primer |
| abstract (n.) | epitome, embodiment, personification |
| accent (n.) | talk, speech, utterance, words |
| accent (n.) | sound, voice quality, way of talking |
| account, accompt (v.) | reckon, judge, consider |
| accoutrement (n.) | formal embellishment, special trappings |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| action (n.) | movement, demeanour, gesture |
| adjunct (adj.) | attendant [upon], inevitable result [of] |
| admit (v.) | permit, allow, grant |
| adulterate (v.) | commit adultery, fornicate |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advantage (n.) | interest, bonus, addition |
| advantage (n.) | benefit, gain, advancement, profit |
| advantage (n.) | benefit, gain, advancement, profit |
| advantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| advantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| advantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| adventure (n.) | venture, enterprise, issue, hazard |
| adverse (adj.) | hostile, belligerent, antagonistic |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advised, avised (adj.) | calculated, premeditated, intentional |
| aery (n.) | brood [of a bird of prey], nestful |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | imitate, copy, mimic |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affliction (n.) | afflicted one, someone in great distress |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | exposed to |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| aim, cry | [archery] show applause, shout approval [of] |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| aloft (prep.) | above, over |
| alone (adv.) | only, solely, uniquely |
| amaze (v.) | confuse, perplex, bewilder |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazement (n.) | bewilderment, perplexity, distraction |
| Amazon, Amazonian (n.) | one of a race of warrior women, said to be descended from Ares, god of war |
| ample (adj.) | full, complete, absolute |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anatomy (n.) | body, skeleton, skin and bones |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| angel (n.) | gold coin [with the angel Michael depicted], value between a third and half of a pound |
| angerly (adv.) | angrily, grouchily, testily |
| Angiers | [pron: on'zheeay] Angers, NW France; capital of the former province of Anjou |
| Angiers | [pron: on'zheeay] Angers, NW France; capital of the former province of Anjou |
| annoyance (n.) | injury, harmfulness, danger |
| annoyance (n.) | discomfort, irritation, hurt |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon, still and | continually |
| answer (v.) | account for, justify, defend |
| answer (v.) | engage with, encounter, meet [in fight] |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | ancient, olden, former |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparent (adj.) | plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious |
| appointment (n.) | order, direction, arrangement |
| approach (n.) | advance, attack, offensive |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| argument (n.) | quarrel, dispute, point of contention |
| argument (n.) | discussion, debate, dialogue |
| armado (n.) | armada, fleet, navy |
| armed (adj.) | armoured, mail-clad, furnished with defences |
| arras (n.) | tapestry hanging |
| article (n.) | item, particular, point of substance |
| artificer (n.) | workman, artisan, craftsman |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | [of objects] sight, appearance |
| assurance (n.) | claim, title, securing [of] |
| assured (adj.) | betrothed, engaged |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| Ate (n.) | [pron: 'ahtee] Greek goddess of discord and vengeance |
| attempt (n.) | exploit, undertaking, enterprise |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| aweless (adj.) | fearless, unintimidated |
| bake (v.) | harden, make solid |
| bank (v.) | [unclear meaning] put in a bank, win; pass by [as in a boat] |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| Basilisco (n.) | [pron: basi'liskoh] knight character in a contemporary play, Solyman and Perseda |
| bastinado (n.) | cudgelling, beating with a stick [esp. on the soles of the feet] |
| bated (adj.) | abated, lowered, diminished |
| battery (n.) | assault, bombardment, blitz |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bead (n.) | drop of liquid, tear-drop |
| beadle (n.) | punisher, chastiser, castigator |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bear out (v.) | support, authorize, sanction |
| beat (v.) | drive, force, impel |
| beck (v.) | beckon, nod, call |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| bedlam (n.) | mad beggar, madman/woman, lunatic |
| beforehand (adv.) | in advance, at an earlier point |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) | advantage, interest, benefit |
| behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) | respect, aspect, consideration |
| behaviour (n.) | person, embodiment, personification |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beldam, beldame (n.) | old woman, crone |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | [of brows] knit, wrinkle, frown |
| bent (adj.) | determined, intent, resolved |
| bent (adj.) | inclined, willing, ready |
| bequeath (v.) | resign, give up, assign, hand over |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| besmear (v.) | smear over, bedaub |
| bestained (adj.) | stained all over, marked with stains |
| bestow (v.) | carry, bear, acquit, conduct |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethump (v.) | thump soundly, pound, lambaste |
| betime (adv.) | at once, immediately |
| bias (n.) | [weighting in a bowl causing it to run obliquely] inclination, tendency, leaning |
| birth (n.) | royal birth, noble ancestry |
| bleak (adj.) | cold, chill, icy |
| bleeding (adj.) | bloody, blood-soaked, bloodstained |
| blood (n.) | man of fire, hot-blooded fellow, spirited youth |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | life-blood, spirit |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| bloody (adj.) | blood-containing |
| blot (n.) | stain, disgrace, blemish |
| blot (n.) | stain, disgrace, blemish |
| blot (v.) | slander, defile, blacken |
| blunt (adj.) | plain-spoken, unceremonious, forthright |
| blustering (adj.) | turbulent, buffeted, tempestuous |
| body (n.) | length and breadth, extent |
| boisterous (adj.) | irritable, painful, irritating |
| boisterous (adv.) | violently, fiercely, forcefully |
| boisterously (adv.) | forcefully, violently, roughly |
| bone (n.) | (plural) man, person |
| borrowed (adj.) | assumed, pretended, feigned |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | inward thoughts, personal counsel |
| bosom (n.) | surface |
| bosom (n.) | depths |
| bottom (n.) | [nautical: keel, hull] ship, vessel |
| bounce (n.) | explosion, detonation, gun-shot |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (v.) | contain, enclose, confine |
| bound (v.) | contain, enclose, confine |
| bounden (adj.) | indebted, obliged, grateful |
| brabbler (n.) | braggart, brawler, quarreller |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| braced (adj.) | with tightened skin, stretched |
| bragging (adj.) | threatening, menacing, challenging |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (n.) | boast, bravado, blustering threat |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| bravely (adv.) | showily, with great display, with a fine flourish |
| brawl down (v.) | destroy with uproar, force down with clamour |
| breach (n.) | tear, gap, hole |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break out (v.) | rush out, come out |
| break out (v.) | rush out, come out |
| break-vow (n.) | breaker of promises |
| breath (n.) | breathing-space, respite |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| breathe (v.) | catch breath, pause, rest |
| breathing (adj.) | living, active, lively |
| brief (adj.) | [unclear meaning] rife, widespread; pressing, urgent |
| brief (n.) | epitome, embodiment |
| Brittaine, Britaine, Brittayne (n.) | Brittany, NW France |
| broker, broker-between (n.) | go-between, intermediary, agent |
| broker, broker-between (n.) | go-between, intermediary, agent |
| brooded (adj.) | [unclear meaning] full of brooding |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | bold front, confidence, effrontery |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | height, peak, pinnacle |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| bullet (n.) | cannon-ball |
| bullet (n.) | cannon-ball |
| burden, burthen (n.) | birth, state of pregnancy |
| buss (v.) | kiss wantonly, smack against |
| buy and sell, past form bought and sold | betray, exploit, treat treacherously |
| buy out (v.) | get rid of, cancel by making a payment |
| by (adv.) | aside, out of the way |
| Cain (n.) | [pron: kayn] in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve, killer of his brother Abel |
| call (n.) | decoy, lure, enticement |
| canker (n./adj.) | cancer, ulcer, blight, corruption |
| cankered (adj.) | malignant, malicious, bad-tempered |
| canker-sorrow (n.) | gnawing grief, all-consuming sorrow |
| capable of | appreciative of, able to take in |
| capable of | open to, subject to, susceptible to |
| care (n.) | attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence |
| carriage (n.) | wagon, gun-carriage |
| cased (adj.) | caged; or: living |
| cast away (v.) | destroy, ruin |
| catechize (v.) | ask questions of |
| catch (v.) | seize, get hold of, capture |
| cause (n.) | explanation |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| ceinture (n.) | belt, girdle |
| censure (v.) | judge critically, flaw, find fault with |
| certain (adj.) | secure, safe |
| circle (n.) | compass, confines, bounds |
| circle (n.) | crown, coronet, diadem |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| claim (n.) | demand for service |
| clap (v.) | [bowls] fix, stick, set |
| clap up (v.) | seal, settle hastily, complete suddenly |
| clearly (adv.) | without interference, unobstructedly |
| climate (n.) | part of the sky |
| clip about (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| clock-setter (n.) | clock-keeper, clock-regulator |
| cloddy (adj.) | full of clods, clay-filled |
| close (adj.) | secretive, tight-lipped, uncommunicative |
| closely (adv.) | secretly, covertly, privately |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| clout (n.) | piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief |
| clutch (v.) | clench, close |
| coal (n.) | ember, smouldering fuel |
| cockered (adj.) | spoiled, indulged, pampered |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| Colbrand (n.) | medieval Danish champion giant, killed by Sir Guy of Warwick at Winchester |
| cold (adj.) | indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| coldly (adv.) | lightly, with indifference, unenthusiastically |
| 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 |
| come in (v.) | submit, reconcile, yield |
| come off (v.) | leave the field of combat, disengage |
| comfort (n.) | happiness, joy, cheerfulness |
| commander (n.) | victor, champion, conqueror |
| commandment, commandement (n.) | control, authority, sovereignty [over] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commodity (n.) | self-interest, desire for gain, expediency |
| commodity (n.) | self-interest, desire for gain, expediency |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | fully equipped, with everything present |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| composition (n.) | settlement, truce, coming to terms |
| composition (n.) | constitution, make-up, state [of mind and body] |
| compound (v.) | agree, settle |
| comprimise (v.) | variant form of ‘compromise’ |
| concealed (adj.) | hidden, secret, offering a hiding-place |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conclude (v.) | prove the truth, settle the matter |
| condition (n.) | quality, behaviour, attribute, habit |
| conduct (n.) | escort, attendant, guide |
| conduct (n.) | leadership, command |
| confess (v.) | be honest, be frank |
| confine (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | mar, corrupt, spoil |
| confounded (adj.) | destroyed, ruined, wrecked |
| confusion (n.) | calamity, disaster, catastrophe |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| conjointly (adv.) | together, in unison, in conjunction |
| conjunction (n.) | union, uniting, joining together |
| conjunction (n.) | union, uniting, joining together |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| consent (v.) | agree, concur, acquiesce |
| consequently (adv.) | subsequently, later, then |
| consideration (n.) | moody contemplation, deep reflection |
| consume away (v.) | waste away, disintegrate, perish |
| consummate (v.) | accomplish, complete, bring to a conclusion |
| contagious (adj.) | pestilential, harmful, noxious |
| contemned (adj.) | despised, contemptible, despicable |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| contrary (adj.) | wrong, incorrect, erroneous |
| control (n.) | compulsion, constraint, mastery |
| controlment (n.) | control, restraint, check |
| conversant (adj.) | occupied, concerned, having to do |
| conversion (n.) | newly honoured person, ennobled fellow |
| convertite (n.) | convert, penitent |
| convicted (adj.) | defeated, vanquished, conquered |
| coop (v.) | enclose, bind in, protect |
| copy (n.) | example, model, pattern |
| correct (v.) | punish, chastise, reprimand |
| corruptibly (adv.) | in a corruptible way, causing decomposition |
| counsel (n.) | advice, guidance, direction |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| countercheck (n.) | countering manoeuvre, rebuke |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| cracker (n.) | boaster, braggart, windbag |
| crafty (adj.) | cunning, devious, wily |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| creature (n.) | object, instrument, thing |
| crest (n.) | [on an animal head or neck] ridge of feathers, ridge of hairs; hackles |
| crest (n.) | [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece |
| crest (n.) | heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms |
| crier (n.) | officer who makes announcements in a court of law |
| crooked (adj.) | malignant, perverse, contrary, devious |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| crouch (v.) | duck down, lie hidden |
| crow (n.) | cockerel |
| cull (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cull (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cull forth (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| customed (adj.) | customary, ordinary, usual |
| cut off (v.) | interrupt, break off |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| darkly (adv.) | obscurely, cryptically, enigmatically |
| date (n.) | duration, period of existence |
| dauphin, dolphin (n.) | title of the eldest son of the King of France [between 1349 and 1830] |
| dauphin, dolphin (n.) | title of the eldest son of the King of France [between 1349 and 1830] |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| day (n.) | day of battle, contest |
| dead (adj.) | deadly, dire, grave |
| deaf (v.) | deafen |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| death (n.) | skull, memento mori |
| decay (n.) | destruction, downfall, ending |
| decay (n.) | destruction, downfall, ending |
| defence (n.) | fencing, swordsmanship, skill of self-defence |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| denounce (v.) | declare, proclaim, announce |
| denounce (v.) | declare, proclaim, announce |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| depart with (v.) | part with, give away |
| desire (v.) | require, command |
| device (n.) | heraldic design, emblematic figure, armorial |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | choice, alternative, option |
| different (adj.) | distinct, individual, separate |
| diffidence (n.) | distrust, misgiving, lack of confidence |
| dim (adj.) | dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre |
| disallow of (v.) | reject, deny, refuse to admit |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| disclaim (v.) | disown, repudiate, renounce [connection with] |
| dishabit (v.) | dislodge, remove from the foundations |
| disjoin (v.) | disengage, separate [oneself] |
| disjoin (v.) | disengage, separate [oneself] |
| disjoin (v.) | disengage, separate [oneself] |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send away, send off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispiteous (adj.) | pitiless, merciless |
| displayed (adj.) | [if of the troops] deployed, drawn up; [if of the banners] arrayed, unfurled |
| dispose (n.) | disposal, control, discretion |
| dispose (v.) | carry out, manage, handle |
| disposing (n.) | disposal, management, control |
| dispossess (v.) | cause to lose possession |
| dissever (v.) | divide, split up, separate |
| distempered (adj.) | troubled, disturbed, inclement |
| distempered (adj.) | vexed, troubled, ill-humoured |
| distrust (n.) | lack of confidence, doubt |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divided (adj.) | incomplete, imperfect, defective |
| divinely (adv.) | piously, spiritually, in a religious manner |
| doff (v.) | throw off, get rid of, do away with |
| dogged (adj.) | fierce, cruel, ferocious |
| dogged (adj.) | fierce, cruel, ferocious |
| domination (n.) | possession, dominion, sovereign territory |
| doom (n.) | final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction |
| doom (v.) | condemn, pronounce judgement against |
| door, out of (adv.) | out of doors, out of the house |
| doubt (v.) | suspect, have suspicions about, fear |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubtful (adj.) | fearful, worried, apprehensive |
| doubtless (adj.) | without fear, free from apprehension |
| downtrodden (adj.) | oppressed, crushed by tyranny |
| draw (v.) | picture, represent, frame |
| draw (v.) | demand, call forth, extract |
| draw (v.) | bring together, draw in, gather |
| draw (v.) | bring together, draw in, gather |
| draw (v.) | write out, draw up, present |
| drift (n.) | shower, deluge, load |
| dull (adj.) | bored, uninterested, inattentive |
| dust (n.) | speck of dust, particle, iota |
| dust (n.) | speck of dust, particle, iota |
| earthy (adj.) | earthly, dwelling in this world |
| easy (adj.) | effortless, straightforward, uncomplicated |
| easy (adj.) | slight, petty, insignificant |
| effect (n.) | purpose, end, intended deed |
| effusion (n.) | spilling, shedding |
| else (adv.) | suchlike, others besides |
| embassy (n.) | ambassadorial role, function as ambassador |
| embassy (n.) | ambassadorial role, function as ambassador |
| embassy (n.) | message [especially via an ambassador] |
| embassy (n.) | message [especially via an ambassador] |
| embattailed (adj.) | in battle positions, marshalled for fight |
| embound | enclose, contain, confine |
| employment (n.) | task, service, commission |
| endamagement (n.) | damage, injury, harm |
| endless (adj.) | boundless, universal, impenetrable |
| enfranchisement (n.) | freedom, liberation, release |
| enjoy (v.) | possess, have, own |
| envenom (v.) | poison, taint, destroy |
| envy, envy at (v.) | begrudge, resent, object to |
| equity (n.) | right, just demand |
| espy (v.) | catch sight of, discern, see |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| even (adj.) | level, horizontal, flat |
| even (adj.) | level, horizontal, flat |
| even, e'en (adv.) | just [now] |
| even, e'en (adv.) | equably, evenly, steadily |
| evil (n.) | malady, illness, disease |
| example (n.) | precedent, parallel case |
| example (v.) | exemplify, illustrate |
| exclamation (n.) | loud reproach, outcry, clamorous complaint |
| exercise (n.) | manly sport, martial practice |
| exhalation (n.) | meteor, shooting star |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| expeditious (adj.) | speedy, sudden, quickly needed |
| expire (v.) | end, conclude, terminate |
| express (adj.) | explicit, specific, clear |
| extend (v.) | show, offer, permit |
| exteriorly (adv.) | on the outside, superficially |
| eye (n.) | [bowls] hollow in the side of a bowl |
| face (n.) | appearance, outward show, look |
| faint (adj.) | faint-hearted, timorous, fearful |
| faintly (adv.) | timidly, half-heartedly, without conviction |
| fair (adj.) | legitimate, lawful, proper |
| fair (adv.) | fully, quite, wholly |
| fair (adv.) | well, in a good hand, elegantly [like a clerk] |
| fair (n.) | fortune, happiness, favour |
| fair-faced (adj.) | attractive, appealing, presenting a good prospect |
| fair-play (adj.) | chivalrous, courtly, full of honour |
| fair-play (n.) | chivalrous action, honourable conduct |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| fall (v.) | befall, fall on, come to |
| fall from (v.) | desert, forsake, renounce |
| fall off (v.) | become estranged, withdraw from allegiance |
| fall over (v.) | defect, revolt, go over |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adv.) | unfaithfully, disloyally, inconstantly |
| fantasied (adj.) | full of strange fancies |
| fantasy (n.) | whim, caprice, fancy |
| fare (n.) | food, provision |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fault (n.) | mistake, error, blunder |
| favour (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| feature (n.) | physical appearance, bodily shape, looks |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fence (n.) | fencing ability, skill at swordplay |
| fetch about (v.) | change tack, move in a roundabout way |
| 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 (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| fift (adj) | variant spelling of ‘fifth’ |
| figure (n.) | form, design, shape, conception |
| figure over (v.) | cover with a pattern, embellish, ornament |
| fill up (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, meet |
| fine (n.) | ending, termination |
| fine (n.) | punishment, penalty, retribution |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| fit (v.) | adapt, conform, accommodate |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fleet (v.) | [of souls] leave, pass away, fly off |
| flesh (v.) | initiate, introduce [to bloodshed] |
| fleshly (adj.) | made of flesh, mortal |
| flinty (adj.) | hard, harsh, tough |
| flood (n.) | river, stream, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| fond (adj.) | obsessed [with] |
| fondly (adv.) | foolishly, stupidly, madly |
| foot (n.) | step, degree, foothold |
| foot, on | in employment, taking place, under way |
| footing (n.) | support, surface, foundation, foothold |
| footsteps (n.) | footpath, pathway, steps |
| forage (v.) | range abroad, go out and about |
| force perforce | with violent compulsion |
| foreknow (v.) | know in advance, have previous knowledge |
| foresaid (adj.) | aforesaid |
| forethink (v.) | anticipate, foresee, predict |
| form (n.) | orderly manner, good arrangement |
| form (n.) | pattern, shaping, outcome, order |
| form (n.) | pattern, shaping, outcome, order |
| form (n.) | way of behaving, behaviour, code of conduct |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| forwearied (adj.) | worn out, exhausted |
| foster up (v.) | bring up, nurse, nourish |
| frenzy (n.) | distraction, agitation, delirium |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| front (n.) | forehead, face |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| fulsome (adj.) | distasteful, nauseating, repulsive |
| gall (v.) | injure, harm, wound |
| gaud (n.) | gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket |
| gauntlet (n.) | armoured glove protecting the hand and wrist |
| general (adj.) | all-embracing, universal, comprehensive |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| 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.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| George, Saint | in Christian tradition, the patron saint of England, 3rd-c |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| giddy (adj.) | foolish, stupid, ill-considered |
| giddy (adj.) | bewildered, confused, nonplussed |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | enrich, adorn, beautify |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | cover, coat, smear |
| give (v.) | give up, renounce |
| give off (v.) | give up, yield, relinquish |
| glister (v.) | glitter, sparkle, gleam |
| glorify (v.) | add glory to, increase the splendour of |
| glory (n.) | boastful spirit, vaingloriousness |
| gossiping (n.) | merry-making, joyful meeting |
| grace (v.) | give credit to, lend plausibility to |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| graceless (adj.) | wicked, ungodly, immoral |
| gracious (adj.) | filled with divine grace, godly, devout |
| gracious (adj.) | filled with divine grace, godly, devout |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grapple (v.) | join, fasten, bind |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| green (n.) | grass-covered land, grassy mound |
| grief (n.) | pain, torment, distress |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grievously (adv.) | seriously, greatly |
| gripe (v.) | clutch, grasp, seize |
| groat (n.) | fourpenny piece |
| grossly (adv.) | openly, blatantly, brazenly |
| grossly (adv.) | stupidly, senselessly, foolishly |
| grovelling (adj.) | prone, prostrate, lying flat |
| guard (v.) | adorn, ornament, deck out |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| half-blown (adj.) | half-blossomed |
| half-face (n.) | profile, side-view |
| half-faced (adj.) | [of a coin] showing a monarch's profile; also: clipped, imperfect |
| halting (adj.) | wavering, dilatory, shifting |
| hand (n.) | signature, written authorization |
| hand (n.) | agency, means, aid |
| handkercher (n.) | handkerchief |
| happily (adv.) | opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| harbourage (n.) | shelter, refuge, haven |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| harm (n.) | misfortune, affliction, trouble |
| harnessed (adj.) | armoured, armed |
| hateful (adj.) | repulsive, obnoxious, incompatible [with] |
| hatch (n.) | lower part of a door, half-door, gate |
| hatch (n.) | lower part of a door, half-door, gate |
| havoc (n.) | [in fighting and hunting: calling for] total slaughter, general devastation |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazards, upon all | against any odds |
| head (n.) | fighting force, army, body of troops |
| head (n.) | power, strength, scope |
| heavy (adj.) | slow-moving, sluggish, laggard |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | brutal, oppressive, wicked |
| heighth (n.) | variant spelling of ‘height’ |
| heinous (adj.) | calamitous, terrible, severe |
| heinous (adj.) | calamitous, terrible, severe |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hold (n.) | stronghold, castle, fortress |
| hold (v.) | withhold, hold back |
| hold hands with | be equal to, be comparable to |
| hold up (v.) | support, uphold, sustain |
| holding (n.) | leasehold, tenure, grant of occupation |
| hot (adj.) | active, vigorous |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hourly (adj.) | constantly, hour by hour |
| hug (v.) | bed down, curl up, lie close |
| humorous (adj.) | capricious, moody, temperamental |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| hurly (n.) | commotion, uproar, turmoil |
| chafed (adj.) | enraged, irritated, angered |
| channel (n.) | course, bed, route |
| chaps, chops (n.) | jaws |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| chase (n.) | pursuit, sequence, hunt |
| check (n.) | repulse, reverse, resistance |
| check (v.) | take the reins of, control, manage |
| check (v.) | take the reins of, control, manage |
| cherish (v.) | nourish, cause to grow |
| chide (v.), past form chid | brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words |
| choice (n.) | picked company, select band |
| churlish (adj.) | violent, rough, harsh |
| churlish (adj.) | violent, rough, harsh |
| churlish (adj.) | rude, blunt, ungracious |
| idiot (n.) | jester, clown, fool |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| idly (adv.) | without paying attention, casually |
| idly (adv.) | foolishly, crazily, frivolously |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| ill-tuned (adj.) | harsh-sounding, unmelodious |
| impatience (n.) | anger, rage, fury |
| impeach (v.) | accuse, charge, challenge |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importance (n.) | urgent request, urging, encouragement |
| incensed (adj.) | inflamed, angered, enraged |
| incensed (adj.) | inflamed, angered, enraged |
| inconsiderate (adj.) | thoughtless, precipitate, reckless |
| indenture (n.) | contract, agreement |
| indifferency (n.) | impartiality, moderation, equity |
| indigest (n.) | shapeless mass, confused situation |
| indirection (n.) | devious means, malpractice |
| indirectly (adv.) | wrongfully, unjustly, illegitimately |
| indue, endue (v.) | endow, furnish, provide |
| industrious (adj.) | ingenious, skilful, clever |
| infect (v.) | affect, influence, stir |
| infixed (adj.) | captured, caught, firmly held |
| inflamed (adj.) | engulfed with fire |
| infortunate (adj.) | unfortunate |
| inglorious (adj.) | shameful, humiliating, ignominious |
| ingrate (adj.) | ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| injury (n.) | grievance, wrong, complaint |
| injury (n.) | taunting, injuring, injuriousness |
| innocency (n.) | innocence |
| intelligence (n.) | source of information, secret service |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interest (n.) | valid claim [on], rights of possession [to] |
| interrogatory (n.) | interrogation, questioning, inquisition |
| interruption | resistance, hindrance, obstruction |
| inundation (n.) | outpouring, overflowing, flood |
| inundation (n.) | outpouring, overflowing, flood |
| inveterate (adj.) | long-standing, deep-rooted |
| invocation (n.) | entreaty, supplication |
| iron age | age of cruelty, time of wickedness |
| irregular (adj.) | lawless, disorderly, unruly |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| jade (n.) | [contemptuous] wretch, worthless individual |
| joy (v.) | feel joy, be happy, rejoice |
| juggling (adj.) | deceiving, cheating, full of trickery |
| keeper (n.) | gaoler, warden, custodian |
| kind (adj.) | loving, affectionate, fond |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knit (v.) | unite, join, make one |
| knit (v.) | unite, join, make one |
| knit, knit up (v.) | tie, fasten [by means of a knot] |
| laboured (adj.) | hard-worked, exhausted by toil |
| lamentable (adj.) | sorrowful, mournful, sad |
| large (adj.) | general, broad; or: powerfully built, robust |
| large (n.) | full-grown version |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| lay (v.) | set up, arrange, devise |
| lay on / upon (v.) | inflict blows, beat soundly |
| lead (v.) | govern, dominate, direct |
| league (n.) | compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship |
| league (n.) | compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship |
| league (n.) | compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship |
| legitimation (n.) | legitimacy |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| lend (v.) | give, grant, bestow [on] |
| liable (adj.) | fitting, apt, suitable |
| liable (adj.) | subject, legally bound |
| liable (adj.) | subject, legally bound |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| lieu whereof, in | in recompense for this |
| light (n.) | inkling, foresight, glimmering |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| limited (adj.) | appointed, designated, nominated |
| lineal (adj.) | lineally descended, in the direct line, hereditary |
| lineal (adj.) | lineally descended, in the direct line, hereditary |
| list (v.) | listen |
| litter (n.) | [transportable] bed, couch |
| litter (n.) | animal straw, rushes, bedding |
| loose (adj.) | immoral, improper, contemptible |
| loud (adj.) | hectic, noisy, clamorous |
| love (n.) | act of kindness, affectionate deed |
| Lucifer (n.) | in the Bible, the name of a principal devil; or, the Devil |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| madcap (n.) | mad-brained fellow, lunatic |
| maiden (adj.) | unblemished, unstained, not put to use |
| main (n.) | open sea, ocean |
| make up (v.) | advance to the front, move forward, press on |
| make up (v.) | create, cause the formation of |
| make up (v.) | agree, conclude, make good |
| make whole | put right, bring to agreement |
| malicious (adj.) | violent, hostile, wrathful |
| manage (n.) | government, rulers |
| manner (n.) | (plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| masque (n.) | masquerade, pageant, show |
| match (n.) | matching, equality |
| matter (n.) | pus, discharge, fluid [from a wound] |
| matter (n.) | stuff, soul, substance |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| meagre (adj.) | barren, poor-quality, unproductive |
| measure (n.) | accompaniment, background melody |
| measure (n.) | extent, size, amount, quantity, mass |
| measure (v.) | pass through, travel over, traverse |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| melancholy (n.) | ill-temper, sullenness [thought to be the result of too much ‘black bile’ in the blood] |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| mess (n.) | dining company, banqueting table |
| meteor (n.) | aurora, luminous emanation, atmospheric effect |
| meteor (n.) | aurora, luminous emanation, atmospheric effect |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| miscarry (v.) | go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful |
| misspeak (v.) | speak inaccurately, express badly |
| mistempered (adj.) | disordered, diseased, deranged |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| module (n.) | image, pattern, model, empty pretence |
| more (adj.) | greater |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortality (n.) | mortal nature, human life |
| mote (n.) | speck of dust, tiny particle, trifle |
| motion (n.) | emotion, inclination, desire, impulse |
| motion (n.) | emotion, inclination, desire, impulse |
| mounting (adj.) | ambitious, aspiring, rising |
| mouse (v.) | tear, bite, rend |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| muse (v.) | wonder, be surprised |
| mutine (n.) | mutineer, rebel |
| naked (adj.) | defenceless, undefended, unarmed |
| name (n.) | rightful claimant, legitimate authority |
| native (adj.) | natural, habitual, normal |
| native (adj.) | natural, habitual, normal |
| near (adj.) | close to the throne [in order of succession], near relation |
| needless (adj.) | not needed, unused, superfluous |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Nero (n.) | [pron: 'neeroh] Roman emperor, 1st-c, who slew his mother, Agrippina; said to have played on his lute while watching Rome burn; considered a model of cruelty |
| new (adv.) | immediately, just |
| new-enkindled (adj.) | freshly lit |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| night (n.) | darkness, blackness |
| Nob (n.) | familiar form of Robert |
| north (n.) | north wind |
| noted (adj.) | recognizable, well-known, familiar |
| observation (n.) | observance, rite, customary practice |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | course of events, state of affairs |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| odoriferous (adj.) | odorous, sweet-smelling, fragrant |
| of (prep.) | with |
| offence (n.) | opposition, hostility, antagonism |
| offer (n.) | offering, proposal, invitation, inducement |
| offer (v.) | dare, presume, venture |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oftentimes (adv.) | often, frequently, on many occasions |
| once (adv.) | once and for all, in a word |
| onset (n.) | attack, assault |
| ope (adj.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| order (n.) | agreement, arrangement, entente |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| ordering (n.) | management, direction, regulation |
| ordinary (adj.) | everyday, commonplace, regularly experienced |
| ordnance, ordinance (n.) | cannon, artillery |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| outface (v.) | defy, intimidate, overcome by confronting |
| outface (v.) | defy, intimidate, overcome by confronting |
| outlook (v.) | outstare, overcome by facing up to |
| overbear (v.) | overrule, overcome, put down |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overlook (v.) | overflow, rise above, exceed |
| overmaster (v.) | usurp, take by force, hold in one's power |
| overstain (v.) | cover with stains, smear over |
| overswell , over-swell (v.) | flood, inundate, overflow |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| painfully (adv.) | diligently, taking great pains |
| painted (adj.) | feigned, counterfeit, disguised |
| pale-visaged (adj.) | pale-faced |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parle, parley (v.) | discuss terms, treat, negotiate with |
| parle, parley (v.) | talk, discuss, enter into conversation |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | cleave, break, tear |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| pass (v.) | pass over, ignore, disregard |
| passage (n.) | passing, progress, moving on |
| passion (n.) | emotional state, mental condition |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passionate (adj.) | impassioned, vehement, excessively emotional |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patch (v.) | blotch, mark, cover over |
| pattern (n.) | precedent, previous example |
| pawn (n.) | pledge, surety, forfeit |
| pay (v.) | repay, requite, recompense |
| peer (v.) | flow, rise, pour |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| peise (v.) | poise, balance, keep in equilibrium |
| pencil (n.) | finely-pointed paint-brush |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| peremptory (adj.) | determined, resolved, absolutely decided |
| perfect (adj.) | certain, definite, positive |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perplexed (adj.) | bewildered, distracted, disoriented |
| persever (v.) | proceed, carry on |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| picked (adj.) | fastidious, neat, foppish |
| plague (n.) | calamity, affliction, scourge |
| plank (n.) | planking, floor |
| play upon (v.) | play guns on, aim at; also: torment |
| please (v.) | requite, satisfy, appease |
| plot (n.) | position, situation, site |
| plot (n.) | plan, scheme, stratagem |
| pluck away (v.) | disregard, reject, throw out |
| pluck on (v.) | draw on, pull in, drag in |
| pocket up (v.) | put up with, endure, swallow |
| poison, sweet | flattery |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| pomp (n.) | greatness, nobility, high rank |
| pomp (n.) | pageant, ceremony, procession |
| pomp (n.) | pageant, ceremony, procession |
| pomp (n.) | pageant, ceremony, procession |
| pomp (n.) | pageant, ceremony, procession |
| pop out | [informal] disinherit, turn from |
| possess (v.) | fill, imbue |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| posterity (n.) | family, line of descendants, succession |
| potent (n.) | potentate, ruler |
| powder (n.) | gunpowder |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practise (v.) | plot, scheme, conspire |
| practise (v.) | plot, scheme, conspire |
| prate (n.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| precedent (n.) | original text from which a copy is made |
| precious-princely (adv.) | like the precious character of a prince |
| preparation (n.) | expedition, military proceeding |
| presage (n.) | sign, indication, portent |
| presage (n.) | sign, indication, portent |
| presence (n.) | gracious self, dignity as a person, personal position |
| presence (n.) | gracious self, dignity as a person, personal position |
| presence (n.) | majesty |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| prince (n.) | person of royal blood [of either sex], noble |
| prisonment (n.) | imprisonment, detention, captivity |
| private (n.) | private communication, confidential message |
| privilege (n.) | sanctuary, immunity, asylum |
| prodigious (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, unnatural |
| prodigiously (adv.) | with monstrous outcome, with unnatural birth |
| prodigy (n.) | omen, portent, sign |
| profound (adj.) | weighty, important |
| promotion (n.) | advancement in life, social betterment |
| property (v.) | make a property of, treat as an object, exploit |
| proud (adj.) | courageous, valiant, brave |
| proud (adj.) | swollen, high, in flood |
| provoke (v.) | incite, rouse, urge on |
| puissance (n.) | power, might, force |
| pure (adj.) | clear, lucid |
| purge (v.) | expel, get rid of, flush out |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| purpled (adj.) | reddened with blood, bloodstained |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| put over (v.) | refer, hand over, direct |
| Pyrenean (n.) | [pron: pire'neean Pyrenees, mountain range between France and Spain |
| qualify (v.) | appease, pacify, calm down |
| quantity (n.) | fragment, little piece, tiny amount |
| quarrel with (v.) | object to, take exception to, refuse to practise |
| quarter (n.) | period of watch |
| quartered (adj.) | cut into four pieces |
| quote (v.) | closely observe, note, examine |
| race (n.) | course, passage |
| rage (n.) | warlike ardour, martial spirit |
| rage (v.) | rave, show signs of madness |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| ramping (adj.) | rampant, rearing up |
| ranked (adj.) | drawn up in battle order |
| rankness (n.) | excessive growth, rebelliousness |
| rated (adj.) | assessed, exposed, evaluated |
| read (v.) | interpret, discern, make something of |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| rebuke (v.) | repress, put down, check |
| recreant (adj.) | cowardly, faint-hearted, craven |
| redeem (v.) | free, liberate, extricate |
| redress (n.) | relief, assistance, help, comfort |
| regreet (n.) | fresh greeting, return of salutation |
| religiously (adv.) | solemnly, with all due ceremony |
| remember (v.) | remind, bring to someone's mind |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remove (v.) | go, move off, depart |
| removed (adj.) | degree separated in line of succession |
| repair (n.) | restoration, renewal, recovery |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repetition (n.) | recital, narration, relating |
| report (v.) | give an account [of], describe in words |
| reputed (adj.) | acknowledged, recognized, accounted |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| resolve (v.) | remove, dispel, clear away |
| resolve (v.) | melt, dissolve, transform |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respect (n.) | esteem, status, honour |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| respect (n.) | consideration, factor, circumstance |
| respective (adj.) | careful, attentive, considerate |
| rest (n.) | [period of] peace, calm, repose |
| restraint (n.) | captivity, imprisonment, confinement |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (v.) | retreat, pull back, withdraw |
| retired (adj.) | retreating, receded, subsiding |
| revel (n.) | revelry, festivity, courtly entertainment |
| revolt (n.) | rebel, revolutionary, malcontent |
| revolt (n.) | rebel, revolutionary, malcontent |
| revolting (adj.) | rebellious, mutinous, insurgent |
| rheum (n.) | watery discharge, seepage [especially of the eyes] |
| rheum (n.) | tears |
| rheum (n.) | tears |
| riding-rod (n.) | cane used in riding, switch |
| right (adv.) | clearly, unmistakeably, assuredly |
| right (n.) | just claim, rights, title |
| right (n.) | just claim, rights, title |
| right (n.) | just claim, rights, title |
| right, do one | support one's cause, take one's part |
| ripe (v.) | ripen, mature |
| room (n.) | place, space |
| room (n.) | opportunity, scope, chance |
| round (v.) | whisper, murmur, speak privately |
| roundure (n.) | roundness, rounded form |
| royalty (n.) | right granted by a monarch, royal prerogative |
| royalty (n.) | majesty, royal highness |
| royalty (n.) | emblem of royalty, symbol of sovereignty |
| rub (n.) | [bowls] obstacle, impediment, hindrance |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| rude (adj.) | cacophonous, raucous, barbarous |
| rumour (n.) | tumult, din, confusion |
| run (v.) | follow a course, behave |
| sacred (adj.) | consecrated, hallowed, sanctified |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| safety (n.) | prudent course of action, best safeguard |
| safety (n.) | safe keeping, custody |
| sail (n.) | ship, vessel |
| Saint Edmundsbury | Bury St Edmunds, market town in Suffolk; site of the shrine of St Edmund and a place of pilgrimage |
| Saint Edmundsbury | Bury St Edmunds, market town in Suffolk; site of the shrine of St Edmund and a place of pilgrimage |
| salute (v.) | approach, greet, make contact with |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| sans (prep.) | without |
| sauciness (n.) | insolence, rudeness, impertinence |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saving (prep.) | except |
| savour (n.) | smell, stench, stink |
| say (v.) | finish speaking, speak one's mind, make one's point |
| scamble (v.) | scramble, struggle, make shift |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scath, scathe (n.) | harm, hurt, damage |
| scold (n.) | abusive woman, quarreller |
| scope (n.) | circumstance, course |
| scope (n.) | range, reach, extent |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| scroyle (n.) | scoundrel, ruffian, wretch |
| secondary (n.) | deputy, agent, second-in-command |
| securely (adv.) | confidently, without misgiving, fearlessly |
| seizure (n.) | grasping of hands, clasp, hold |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| sensible (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
| sequence (n.) | proper lineal order, order of succession |
| set (n.) | [cards, tennis] series of games |
| set (v.) | close, shut |
| set apart (v.) | discard, abandon, cast aside |
| set forward (v.) | go forward, set out, go forth |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadow (n.) | reflection, reflected image |
| shadow (v.) | shelter, give protection to |
| shame (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, affront |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, tactics, way |
| shock (v.) | repel with force, throw into confusion |
| shot (n.) | cannon-fire, firing, salvoes |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| shroud (n.) | sail-rope |
| sightless (adj.) | unsightly, ugly, offensive |
| sightly (adv.) | appropriately, handsomely, pleasingly |
| sign (v.) | mark distinctively, bear a signature |
| silverly (adv.) | with a silvery appearance |
| sinew (n.) | strength, force, power |
| sing (v.) | declaim in verse |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skin-coat (n.) | coat made of skin, hide |
| slanderous (adj.) | disgraceful, shameful, discreditable |
| smack (v.) | have an air, have a flavour |
| smack (v.) | show the characteristics, savour the taste |
| smack (v.) | show the characteristics, savour the taste |
| smoke (v.) | disinfect, sanitize; beat, thrash |
| smoke (v.) | spread like mist, grow misty |
| smooth-faced (adj.) | plausible, bland, glib, deceitful |
| snatch (n.) | snap, bite |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| sole (adj.) | unique, unrivalled, singular |
| solemnity (n.) | celebration, jubilation, festivity |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| soothe up (v.) | flatter, humour, play up to |
| soul (n.) | conscience, heart, inner being |
| soul-fearing (adj.) | terrifying, petrifying |
| sound (adj.) | wholesome, beneficial |
| sound (adj.) | healthy, robust, uninfected |
| souse (v.) | swoop down on, beat away |
| sparkle (v.) | send out sparks |
| speak (v.) | give an account of, report, describe |
| speed (v.) | fare, manage, get on |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| spite of spite, in | despite everything, against all odds |
| spite of, in spite of (prep.) | in defiance of |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | eagerness, spirits, impetuosity |
| spleen (n.) | eagerness, spirits, impetuosity |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spot (n.) | stain, blemish, blot |
| spot (n.) | stain, blemish, blot |
| sprightful, spriteful (adj.) | spirited, animated, lively |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| staff (n.) | (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance |
| stain (v.) | corrupt, spoil, taint |
| stained (adj.) | bloodstained, discoloured with dirt |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | kingship, majesty, sovereignty |
| state (n.) | kingship, majesty, sovereignty |
| state (n.) | kingship, majesty, sovereignty |
| state (n.) | ruler, sovereign, monarch |
| stay (n.) | setback, obstacle, delay |
| stay (n.) | support, prop |
| stay (v.) | stop, halt, come to a standstill |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | hold, support, prop [up] |
| stay (v.) | hold, support, prop [up] |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| stop (n.) | pause, hesitation, breaking off |
| stop (v.) | block, hinder, impede, obstruct |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| stop (v.) | silence, put a stop to |
| stored (adj.) | well supplied, rich, plentifully provided |
| stout (adj.) | firm, bold, determined |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (v.) | constrain, force, press |
| strait (adj.) | mean, niggardly, stingy |
| stranger (adj.) | foreign, alien |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| straw (n.) | trivial matter, trifle |
| strength (n.) | troops, forces, resources, followers |
| strew (v.) | scatter, be spread over |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| study (n.) | effort, endeavour |
| subjection (n.) | duty as a subject, obedience |
| sudden (adj.) | swift, rapid, prompt |
| sudden (adj.) | unexpected, unpredictable, unlooked for |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suffice (v.) | satisfy, nourish, provide for |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| sullen (adj.) | gloomy, dismal, melancholy, mournful |
| supernal (adj.) | celestial, heavenly, divine |
| supply (n.) | reinforcement(s), support, relief |
| supply (n.) | reinforcement(s), support, relief |
| surety (n.) | guarantee, ratification, warrant |
| surety (n.) | security, confidence, stability |
| suspire (v.) | breathe |
| swart, swarth (adj.) | swarthy, dusky, of dark complexion |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| swinge (v.) | beat, thrash, flog |
| swound (v.) | faint, swoon |
| table (n.) | tablet, surface, paintbook |
| tackle (n.) | [of a ship] rigging and sails |
| take (v.) | swear, take an oath |
| take head from | rebel against, rush away from |
| tame (adj.) | submissive, resigned, habituated |
| taper-light (n.) | candle-light |
| tarre (v.) | incite, provoke, arouse |
| task (v.) | test, try out, challenge |
| taste (v.) | try out, test, put to the proof |
| taste (v.) | act as taster, make trial [as if by taste] |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temperate (adj.) | calm, moderate, composed |
| temporize (v.) | negotiate, come to terms, effect a compromise |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tender (n.) | offer, offering |
| territory (n.) | dependency, dominion |
| thrill (v.) | shiver, tremble, feel a pang of emotion |
| tickle (v.) | tingle, run in a thrilling way |
| tickling (adj.) | flattering, alluring, diverting |
| tide (n.) | season, date, time [of year] |
| time (n.) | time to come, future days |
| time (n.) | times, present day, present state of affairs |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| tithe (v.) | levy a tax, collect church revenue |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | possession, lordship, dominion |
| to (prep.) | in addition to |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| toll (v.) | levy a toll, exact a payment |
| tongue (n.) | spokesman, voice |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| tooth (n.) | appetite, taste, hunger |
| topfull, topful (adj.) | brimful, overfull |
| tottering (adj.) | tattered, ragged, frayed |
| touch (v.) | threaten, endanger, imperil |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| tower (v.) | [falconry] mount up to a great height, circle, soar |
| tower (v.) | [falconry] mount up to a great height, circle, soar |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| traded (adj.) | practised, expert, experienced |
| train (v.) | lure, entice, decoy |
| tread down (v.) | trample on, crush, repress |
| tread down (v.) | trample on, crush, repress |
| treaty (n.) | entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition |
| trick (n.) | peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, distinguishing trait |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troublesome (adj.) | annoying, irritating, vexatious |
| truce, take | come to terms, negotiate |
| true (adj.) | legitimate, rightful, honourable |
| true (adj.) | [unclear meaning] skilful, of high quality; honest, justified |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| true (adv.) | legitimately, honourably, rightfully |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| truth (n.) | loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| unacquainted (adj.) | unfamiliar, strange, unusual |
| unacquainted (adj.) | unfamiliar, strange, unusual |
| unadvised (adj.) | rash, foolhardy, thoughtless, unconsidered |
| unadvised (adj.) | rash, foolhardy, thoughtless, unconsidered |
| unadvised (adv.) | unadvisedly, without proper deliberation |
| unattempted (adj.) | untempted, unseduced, unapproached |
| unbruised (adj.) | unmarked, uncrushed, undamaged |
| uncleanly (adj.) | offensive, foul |
| uncleanly (adj.) | offensive, foul |
| unconstant (adj.) | changeable, fickle, unpredictable |
| underbear (v.) | endure, suffer, put up with |
| underprop (v.) | prop up, support, uphold |
| underwork (v.) | undermine, seek to overthrow |
| undetermined (adj.) | unresolved, undecided, unsettled |
| undoubted (adj.) | put beyond doubt, not in question |
| unfenced (adj.) | with walls removed, unprotected |
| unhaired (adj.) | beardless, youthful |
| unlooked-for (adj.) | unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen |
| unlooked-for (adj.) | unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen |
| unowed (adj.) | unowned, vacant |
| unprepared (adj.) | unplanned, introduced without special preparation |
| unreverend (adj.) | irreverent, impertinent, impudent |
| unruly (adj.) | disorderly, violent, unscrupulous |
| unseasonable (adj.) | unsuitable, inappropriate, unwelcome |
| unsettled (adj.) | discontented, dissatisfied, restless |
| unstained (adj.) | unmitigated, unaffected, no longer stained with hatred |
| unsured (adj.) | insecure, uncertain, doubtful |
| untoward (adj.) | unmannerly, improper, unseemly |
| untread (v.) | retrace, go back upon |
| untrimmed (adj.) | [unclear meaning] unbedded, virgin |
| untrue (adj.) | false, deceptive, deceiving |
| unvexed (adj.) | untroubled, unmolested, unimpeded |
| unyoke (v.) | separate, disjoin, unlink |
| uphold (v.) | maintain, sustain, keep intact |
| urge (v.) | solicit, force, press forward |
| urge (v.) | entreat with, plead with |
| use (n.) | activity, practice, enterprise |
| vanity (n.) | foolishness, absurdity, inanity |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vast (adj.) | boundless, extensive, widespread |
| vaulty (adj.) | resembling a vault, arched, domed |
| vaulty (adj.) | empty, cavernous, sepulchral |
| vexed (adj.) | troubled, distressed, grieved |
| vile, vild (adj.) | despicable, disgusting, abhorrent |
| vile-drawing (adj.) | attracting towards evil |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| visit (v.) | punish, deal with |
| Volquessen (n.) | [vol'kesen] Vexin, district around Rouen, NW France |
| voluntary (n.) | volunteer |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| vulgar (adj.) | public, general, common |
| waft over (v.) | carry across, transport |
| wage (v.) | risk, venture upon, engage in |
| waist (n.) | belt, girdle |
| wait on / upon (v.) | follow in escort, attend |
| wall-eyed | with glaring eyes |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| wanton (adj.) | gay, lively, cheerful |
| wanton (n.) | spoilt child, pampered baby, weakling |
| wantonness (n.) | foolish behaviour, caprice, whims |
| warn (v.) | summon, send for, officially call |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| Washes (n.) | the Wash; shallow inlet of the North Sea on E coast of England |
| water (n.) | tears |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| weal (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| weather (n.) | tempest, storm |
| welkin (n.) | sky, firmament, heavens |
| welkin (n.) | sky, firmament, heavens |
| well-advised (adj.) | prudent, sensible, thoughtful |
| well-known (adj.) | certain, clear, apparent |
| well-sinewed (adj.) | well-strengthened, strongly prepared |
| what though | what of it, never mind |
| whet on (v.) | encourage, incite, egg on |
| wife (n.) | woman |
| wild (adj.) | daring, irregular, audacious |
| wilful-opposite (adj.) | stubbornly hostile, at fault for being too antagonistic |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| win (v.) | gain advantage [over], get the better [of] |
| winch (v.) | wince, flinch, recoil |
| winking (adj.) | closed, shut |
| winking (n.) | shutting the eyes |
| wit (n.) | mind, brain, thoughts |
| woman-post (n.) | female carrier of dispatches |
| wondrous (adj.) | unbelievable, bizarre, strange |
| work (n.) | deed, doing, action |
| work (v.), past form wrought | embroider, make, sew |
| worship (n.) | honour, distinction, repute |
| wound (n.) | incision, most painful part |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| wrastle (v.) | variant form of ‘wrestle’ |
| wrested (adj.) | seized, snatched away, taken by force |
| wrong (n.) | wrong-doing, wrongful gain, unjust claim |
| years (n.) | age |
| yielded (adj.) | surrendered, conceded |
| yielding (n.) | consent, compliance, agreement |
| zealous (adj.) | earnest, fervent, ardent |
| zealous (adj.) | earnest, fervent, ardent |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
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