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.
| abhor (v.) | loathe, abominate, regard with disgust |
| abhor (v.) | loathe, abominate, regard with disgust |
| abhor (v.) | loathe, abominate, regard with disgust |
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abide (v.) | live, dwell, reside |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| abuse (v.) | malign, revile, scorn |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, debt, sum owing |
| admired (adj.) | regarded with admiration, wondered at |
| adoring (n.) | reverence, expression of respect [towards] |
| advance (v.) | display, present, promote |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| aged (adj.) | experienced, accomplished, mature |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| air (n.) | fresh air, open air |
| air (n.) | manner, style, fashion |
| all (adv.) | exclusively, totally, altogether |
| allow (v.) | bestow, legally assign |
| allure (v.) | entice, attract, tempt |
| Amazon, Amazonian (n.) | one of a race of warrior women, said to be descended from Ares, god of war |
| ample (adv.) | well, fully, completely |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (n.) | accountability, responsibility, liability, penalty |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| answer (v.) | cope with, face, encounter |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apperil (n.) | peril, risk, danger |
| apprehend (v.) | seize upon, snatch at, lay hold of |
| apprehension (n.) | conception, grasping by the mind, awareness |
| approach (n.) | advance, attack, offensive |
| approach (n.) | advance, attack, offensive |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| apt (adj.) | impressionable, susceptible |
| argument (n.) | proposition, logical deduction |
| argument (n.) | proof, evidence, demonstration |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| arrant (adj.) | downright, absolute, unmitigated |
| arrive at | end up with, obtain |
| art (n.) | rhetorical art, verbal artistry |
| artificial (adj.) | showing creative artistry, artistically skilful |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assay (n.) | test, trial, measure |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| atone (v.) | appease, allay, assuage |
| attempt (v.) | endeavour, venture, strive [for] |
| attend (v.) | serve at court, wait on royalty |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| authority (n.) | right to command, position of power |
| awake (v.) | arouse, prompt, force into action |
| awe (n.) | reverence, respect, esteem |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| backwardly (adv.) | unfavourably, in a lowly manner; also: in reverse order of priority |
| balm (n.) | soothing ointment, salve; soothing treatment |
| balsam (n.) | balm, soothing ointment, healing agent |
| ban (n.) | curse, malediction |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| bare (adj.) | unprotected, defenceless, without covering |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | non-precious, worthless, of low value |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| baseness (n.) | debasement, lowly state, humiliation |
| bate (v.) | [of quantities] lessen, reduce, deduct |
| bate (v.) | abate, modify, lessen |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| beached (adj.) | having a beach, shingly, sandy |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | sustain, carry through, keep going |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | tolerate, endure, put up with |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry away, take as a companion |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry away, take as a companion |
| bearing (n.) | carrying of hardships, enduring of woes |
| beck (n.) | bow, curtsy, gesture of respect |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) | name, right, title |
| behove (v.) | moderate the need for, keep under control |
| being (n.) | physical existence, life |
| beneath (adj.) | lower, earthly |
| best, at the | as well as one can, in the best possible way |
| betray (v.) | deceive, seduce, mislead |
| beweep (v.) | weep over, wet with tears |
| bid (v.), past form bade | pray, entreat, beg, ask |
| big (adv.) | strongly, forcefully, with depth |
| bit (n.) | morsel, scrap, titbit |
| black-cornered (adj.) | full of dark places to hide |
| blain (n.) | blister, inflamed sore |
| blame (adj.) | blameworthy, culpable, guilty |
| blasted (adj.) | blighted, withered; accursed, malevolent |
| blood (n.) | anger, temper, passion |
| blood (n.) | vital fluid, life-giving juice |
| blood (n.) | disposition, temper, mood |
| bloody (adj.) | involving bloodshed |
| bluster (n.) | storm, tempest, rough blast |
| boisterous (adj.) | violent, fierce, savage |
| bond (n.) | duty, commitment, obligation |
| bosom (n.) | warm-heartedness, tender affection |
| bosom (n.) | surface |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| botch (v.) | clumsily patch together, fumble with |
| bound (adj.) | indentured, contracted |
| bound (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bounty (n.) | act of kindness, good turn |
| bounty (n.) | act of kindness, good turn |
| bounty (n.) | act of kindness, good turn |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| break (v.) | go bankrupt, become insolvent |
| breaking (n.) | bankruptcy, insolvency |
| breath (n.) | suggestion, persuasion, judgement |
| breath (n.) | life, spirit, living and breathing existence |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| breathed (adj.) | strong-winded, well-exercised |
| breed (v.), past form bred | raise, bring up, support |
| breed out (v.) | exhaust through breeding, become degenerate |
| briber (n.) | price paid, incentive, inducement |
| bring down (v.) | reduce, lower |
| broad (adv.) | plainly, candidly, freely |
| broach (v.) | draw out, set flowing, cause to spurt out [by piercing] |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| bruise (v.) | crush, smash, destroy |
| bruit (n.) | news, rumour, tidings |
| brush (n.) | hostile meeting, collision, forceful encounter |
| burden, burthen (n.) | load, pile [here: of hair] |
| buy out (v.) | make up for, cancel out |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| caked (adj.) | solidified, coagulated, clotted |
| call on / upon (v.) | make a call on, claim repayment of |
| call to (v.) | call on, make a visit |
| candied (adj.) | made of ice, crystallized, glistening |
| canker (n./adj.) | cancer, ulcer, blight, corruption |
| cantherizing (n.) | cauterizing, burning with a hot iron |
| cap (n.) | chief, supremo, doyen |
| cap-and-knee (adj.) | sycophantic, flattering, obsequious |
| captainship (n.) | leadership, command |
| care (n.) | anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] |
| care (n.) | responsibility, duty, matter of concern |
| care (n.) | sorrow, grief, trouble |
| carelessly (adv.) | in a carefree way, without concern |
| carper (n.) | fault-finder, cynic, cavilling critic |
| cashiered (adj.) | dismissed, sacked, discarded |
| cast (v.) | cast up, throw up, regurgitate |
| catch (v.) | receive, take, incur |
| caudle (v.) | provide a warm medicinal drink for |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cease (v.) | put off, defer, appease |
| City (adj.) | such as would be found in the City [of London]; formal |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| climb (v.) | reach, attain, achieve |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adv.) | tightly, in a close-fitting way |
| close (adv.) | tightly, close-fistedly, stintingly |
| close (n.) | enclosure, yard |
| cloud (n.) | troubled expression, state of gloom |
| cock (n.) | tap, spout [of a wine cask] |
| cog (v.) | cheat, swindle, hoodwink, wheedle |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| cold-moving (adj.) | cool, chilling, distant |
| come by (v.) | find, acquire, come across |
| come forth (v.) | come into existence, be displayed |
| come off (v.) | turn out, result |
| comely (adj.) | graceful, becoming, decent |
| comfort (n.) | happiness, joy, cheerfulness |
| comfortable (adj.) | cheerful, cheery, light-hearted |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| comma (n.) | [subordinate part of a sentence] detail, jot |
| command (v.) | have at one's disposal, be entrusted with |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| common (adj.) | of ordinary people, of the masses |
| common (adj.) | indiscriminate, general, affecting everyone |
| companionship, of | belonging to one company, in a single party |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | fully equipped, with everything present |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | accomplished, consummate, thorough |
| composture (n.) | compost, manure |
| compound (v.) | put together, construct, compose |
| compound (v.) | put together, construct, compose |
| con (v.) | express, offer, give |
| conceit (n.) | understanding, intelligence, apprehension |
| conceit (n.) | imagination, fancy, wit |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conceive (v.) | devise, form, conceptualize |
| conceptious (adj.) | prolific, teeming, fruitful |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| condition (v.) | make subject to a condition |
| confectionary (n.) | sweetmeat factory, sweet-shop, candy-store |
| confess (v.) | acknowledge, recognize, admit |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confounding (adj.) | destructive, ruinous, causing total confusion |
| confounding (adj.) | destructive, ruinous, causing total confusion |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| conjure (v.) | call up, bring out, produce |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| conscience (n.) | real knowledge, inner conviction, true understanding |
| conscience, in my | to my mind |
| consent (n.) | agreement, accord, unanimity, compact |
| consideration (n.) | moody contemplation, deep reflection |
| consumption (n.) | wasting disease, venereal disease |
| consumption (n.) | wasting disease, venereal disease |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| contentless (adj.) | discontented, dissatisfied, unhappy |
| continuate (adj.) | continuing, long-lasting, enduring |
| continue (v.) | happen later, follow after |
| contract (v.) | shrink, shrivel, cripple |
| contrary (n.) | opposite condition, opposing state |
| contumelious (adj.) | contemptuous, arrogant, insolent |
| copy (n.) | example, model, pattern |
| Corinth (n.) | Greek city-state; on an isthmus separating the Adriatic and the Aegean |
| corporate (adj.) | united as if in one body, in unison |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| couch (v.) | go to a lair, find shelter |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| counterfeit (n.) | likeness, portrait, image |
| counterpoise (v.) | equal, match, rival |
| courage (n.) | intention, purpose, inclination |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| courser (n.) | swift horse, sprinter, charger |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | curtsy, bow, gesture of respect |
| coward (adj.) | cowardly |
| cradle (n.) | birthplace, home |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| creature (n.) | dependant, servant |
| crisp (adj.) | shining, bright, clear |
| cross (v.) | [of a debt] cancel by crossing through, strike out |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| crouching (adj.) | submissive, cringing, docile |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown (v.) | endow with honour, invest with special dignity |
| crust over (v.) | encrust with sores, cover with scabs |
| cry (v.) | speak loudly, shout out, proclaim |
| cumber (v.) | distress, trouble, burden |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cunning (n.) | knowledge, awareness, discernment |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curiosity (n.) | scrupulousness, fastidiousness, painstaking attention to detail |
| curled-pate (adj.) | curly-headed |
| dangerous (adj.) | threatening, severe, menacing |
| date (n.) | due date, agreed day [for the end of a contract] |
| deal (v.) | bestow, apportion, grant |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| debt, in | constrained by necessity, under an obligation |
| decimation (n.) | killing one in every ten persons |
| decline (v.) | sink, fall to a low level |
| declining (adj.) | falling, sinking, descending |
| deed (n.) | performance, action |
| deep (adj.) | large, heavy, serious |
| defeat (v.) | destroy, ruin, wreck |
| defence (n.) | self-defence, resisting attack |
| degree (n.) | step, stage, rung |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| deject (v.) | humble, abase, cast down |
| delicate (adj.) | fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| depart (v.) | separate, part company, take leave of one another |
| deprave (v.) | defame, disparage, deride |
| depraved (adj.) | slandered, disparaged, defamed |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desperate (adj.) | despairing, hopeless, without hope |
| detention (n.) | failure to pay, withholding payment |
| device (n.) | show, performance, production |
| dialogue (v.) | carry on a dialogue, hold a conversation |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| die (n.) | one of a pair of dice |
| diet (n.) | food |
| diet (n.) | therapeutic nutrition, curative regime |
| differ (v.) | change character, become different |
| different (adj.) | various, several |
| dignity (n.) | official position, high office, rule |
| dich (v.) | [perhaps a dialectal form] do it |
| diligent (adj.) | assiduous, persistent |
| direct (adj.) | downright, straightforward, absolute |
| discontent (n.) | discontented thought, feeling of dissatisfaction |
| discover (v.) | reconnoitre, scout out |
| discovery (n.) | revealing, exposure, presentation |
| disfurnish (v.) | deprive, strip, dispossess |
| discharge (v.) | pay, reimburse, settle with |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send away, send off |
| dispense with (v.) | have done with, do away with, forgo |
| disport (v.) | entertain, amuse, divert |
| dispose (v.) | place, distribute, organize |
| dispraise (n.) | disparagement, censure, reproach |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| distasteful (adj.) | showing dislike, displaying aversion |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| dividant (adj.) | divisible, distinguishable, separable |
| divided (adj.) | shared, with everyone partaking |
| divorce (n.) | cause of separation, reason for estrangement |
| do (v.) | perform, play one's part, act |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| domestic (adj.) | appropriate in the home |
| donation (n.) | giving, bestowal, imparting |
| dotage (n.) | feebleness of mind, senility |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubtfully (adv.) | ambiguously, hesitatingly, indistinctly |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| draught (n.) | privy, cesspool, sewer |
| draught (n.) | cup of drink |
| dreg (n.) | impurity, corruption, defiling matter |
| drift (n.) | direction, progress, course |
| drink (n.) | drinking-bout, carousing |
| drink (v.) | drink down, swallow up |
| drop (v.) | drift, meander, come casually |
| drudge (n.) | slave, serf, lackey |
| duck (v.) | make a brief bow, act in a cringing way |
| due (n.) | debt, liability, amount owing |
| due (n.) | debt, liability, amount owing |
| duty, at | at one's service, to command |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| embolden (v.) | make more bold, encourage, foster |
| embossed (adj.) | foaming, driven forward |
| embrace (v.) | accept, avail oneself of |
| empty (adj.) | empty-handed, with nothing to give |
| encounter (v.) | meet, bump into one another |
| encounter (v.) | confront, assail, attack |
| endeared (adj.) | attached in honour, bound by affection |
| endeared (adj.) | attached in honour, bound by affection |
| endow (v.) | provide with a dowry |
| enforce (v.) | gain by force, exact |
| enforcedly (adv.) | under compulsion, out of necessity |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| engage (v.) | mortgage, put in pawn |
| engender (v.) | produce, develop, generate |
| englut (v.) | swallow up, gulp down, devour |
| ensear (v.) | dry up, wither, make arid |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | treat, deal with, handle |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | feast, banquet |
| entomb (v.) | lay in a tomb, bury, inter |
| equal (adj.) | of the same social position; or: of equivalent fortune |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | fortune, prosperity |
| estimate (n.) | value, esteem, estimation |
| even, e'en (adv.) | just [now] |
| ewer (n.) | pitcher containing water for washing hands |
| exact (adj.) | accomplished, highly skilled, expert |
| example (v.) | find an example for, provide a model for |
| exceptless (adj.) | making no exceptions, indiscriminate |
| exempt (adj.) | removed, cut off, excluded, debarred |
| exhaust (v.) | draw out, elicit, extract |
| expedition (n.) | haste, speedy action, prompt dispatch |
| exquisite (adj.) | special, excellent, particularly valuable |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| faction (n.) | quarrel, squabble, dissension |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (adj.) | feeble, half-hearted |
| fair (adj.) | appropriate, courteous, pleasing |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | virtuous, honourable, upright |
| fair (adj.) | virtuous, honourable, upright |
| fairly (adv.) | fully, completely, entirely |
| fairly (adv.) | cordially, warmly, becomingly |
| fall (n.) | low level, low ebb |
| fall off (v.) | become estranged, withdraw from allegiance |
| fall to, fall to it (v.) | set to work, begin eating |
| falling-from (n.) | falling away, desertion, defection |
| false (adj.) | unfair, unjust, double-crossing |
| false (adj.) | defective, weak, inadequate |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| familiar (n.) | close friend, intimate associate |
| fang (v.) | seize, take hold of |
| far (adv.) | very greatly, deeply |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| 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] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (n.) | manner, way, mode, appearance |
| fate (n.) | destiny, fortune |
| father (n.) | old man, venerable sir |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| fear (v.) | fear for, worry about, be anxious about |
| feather (n.) | kind, type, disposition |
| fee (n.) | dependent creature, beneficiary, vassal |
| feeder (n.) | servant, parasite, lackey |
| feign (v.) | depict, imagine, conjure up |
| fell (adj.) | deadly, destructive, virulent |
| fellow (n.) | fellow-servant, colleague |
| fellow (n.) | fellow-servant, colleague |
| fellow (n.) | counterpart, match, equal |
| fellowship (n.) | partnership, membership, participation |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| fierce (adj.) | drastic, severe, extreme |
| figure (n.) | form, design, shape, conception |
| figure (n.) | writing system, type of orthography |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| filth (n.) | whore, slut, harlot |
| filthy (adj.) | nasty, contemptible, disgusting |
| fire (n.) | disease, infection |
| fitly (adv.) | at the right time, at a suitable moment |
| fixed (adj.) | certain, indisputable, definite |
| flamen (n.) | priest serving a particular deity |
| flash (v.) | make a display, show off, shine out [as] |
| fling (n.) | dash off, go away in a rush |
| flinty (adj.) | hard, harsh, tough |
| flow (n.) | flowing |
| flow (n.) | flowing |
| flow (v.) | move, travel, run |
| flush (adj.) | ripe, set, ready |
| fly (v.) | leave, run away [from], flee |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| foresee (v.) | provide in advance for, make provision for |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| forgetfulness (n.) | neglect, disregard, lack of proper attention |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forth (adv.) | away from home, out |
| forth (adv.) | straight, directly |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| foul (adj.) | detestable, vile, loathsome |
| fracted (adj.) | broken |
| fraction (n.) | fragment, scrap, shred |
| frame (n.) | nature, frame of mind, disposition |
| frame (v.) | arrange, organize, plan |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| frankly (adv.) | freely, without restraint, unrestrictedly |
| free (adj.) | open, unobstructed, unimpeded |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| freely (adv.) | gladly, willingly, readily |
| freely (adv.) | without conditions, unreservedly |
| friendship (n.) | friendly act, favour, act of kindness |
| from (prep.) | away from |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish out (v.) | provide food for, supply the needs of |
| gait (n.) | proceedings, course, doings, steps |
| general (adj.) | all-embracing, universal, comprehensive |
| general (adj.) | all-embracing, universal, comprehensive |
| general (adj.) | all-embracing, universal, comprehensive |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| general-gross (adj.) | palpably evident to all |
| generation (n.) | breed, class, pedigree |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | refined, discriminating, sophisticated |
| german, germane (adj.) | near related, closely akin |
| get (v.) | acquire, gain, earn |
| gift (n.) | giving, imparing, bestowal |
| gilt (n.) | gold-gilded state, gold-coated effects |
| girdle (n.) | waist |
| give (v.) | give forth, emit, flow |
| give over (v.) | desert, leave, abandon |
| give way (v.) | keep out of the way [of], steer clear [of] |
| glass-faced (adj.) | mirror-faced, self-reflecting |
| glib (adj.) | smooth, suave, oily |
| gloss (n.) | deceptive appearance, plausibility |
| go (v.) | walk, travel on foot |
| good (adj.) | [intensifying use] real, genuine |
| good (adj.) | kind, benevolent, generous |
| good (adj.) | kind, benevolent, generous |
| good (n.) | good fellow |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodness (n.) | natural kindness, generosity, bounty |
| goodness (n.) | natural kindness, generosity, bounty |
| gorge (n.) | stomach contents |
| grace (n.) | grace before meals, prayer of thanksgiving |
| grace (n.) | means of salvation, divine favour |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| gramercy, gramercies (int.) | great thanks |
| gratulate (v.) | greet, welcome, salute |
| grave (v.) | entomb, bury, inter |
| great (adj.) | pregnant, prolific |
| grece, grise, grize (n.) | step, degree, grade |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| grief (n.) | pain, torment, distress |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| guide (n.) | guidance, direction, conduct |
| guise (n.) | way, custom, practice |
| gules (adj.) | [heraldry] red |
| gull (n.) | unfledged bird |
| gust (n.) | outburst, violent blast |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| half-cap (n.) | half removal of the cap by way of negligent courtesy |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| hap (n.) | luck, chance, accident |
| happiness (n.) | good luck, success, good fortune |
| harbour (n.) | shelter, refuge, safe lodging |
| hard (adj.) | hardened, toughened |
| harness (n.) | armour |
| hautboy (n.) | type of musical instrument; oboe |
| having (n.) | fortune, estate, means |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| head (n.) | category, topic, heading |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| heap, on a | in ruins |
| hear on (v.) | listen further to |
| heart (n.) | spirit, soul, essence |
| heart, in | [in making a toast] in good spirits, in a spirit of fellowship |
| heavy (adj.) | slow-moving, sluggish, laggard |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| height (n.) | maximum, highest amount, utmost degree |
| hem (n.) | edge, margin, shore |
| high (adj.) | very great, extreme |
| high (adj.) | very great, extreme |
| high-viced (adj.) | full of great wickedness |
| hinge (v.) | bend, make flexible |
| hit (v.) | match, fall in [with], coincide [with] |
| hoar (adj.) | grey-white, hoary |
| hoar (v.) | make white with disease |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honestly (adv.) | honourably, commendably, worthily |
| honesty (n.) | generosity, liberality, hospitality |
| horse (n.) | cavalry, horse soldiers |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| huge (adj.) | great, important, of high rank |
| humidity (n.) | moisture, dampness, vapours |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| hungerly (adv.) | hungrily, greedily, avidly |
| hurt (n.) | wound, injury, scar |
| husbandry (n.) | thrift, good economy, careful management |
| Hymen (n.) | [pron: 'hiymen] Greek god who led a wedding procession; associated with a torch, crown of flowers, and flute |
| Hyperion (n.) | [pron: hiy'peerion] Greek god, son of Uranus and Gaia, who fathered the Sun, Moon, and Dawn; often, the Sun itself, with a horse-drawn chariot |
| chafe (v.) | fret, rage, seethe |
| chamberlain (n.) | bedchamber attendant |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| charitable (adj.) | kindly, loving, warm-hearted |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer up (v.) | encourage, urge on, egg on |
| cheerly (adv.) | cheerfully, brightly, animatedly |
| cherish (v.) | support, foster, sustain |
| cherubin (adj.) | cherubic, angelic |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| churl (n.) | peasant, serf, rustic |
| idle (adj.) | careless, inattentive, lax |
| idle (adj.) | trifling, unimportant, trivial |
| idly (adv.) | without paying attention, casually |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| implement (n.) | furnishing, instrument, chattel |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importunacy (n.) | importunity, urgent solicitation, pressing entreaty |
| importunate (adj.) | persistent, pressing, insistent |
| importunate (adj.) | persistent, pressing, insistent |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| incertain (adj.) | uncertain, doubtful, dubious |
| incident (adj.) | likely to happen, applicable, natural |
| incident (adj.) | likely to happen, applicable, natural |
| incontinent (adj.) | unchaste, unable to restrain oneself |
| indifferent (adj.) | average, ordinary, typical |
| indisposition (n.) | unwillingness, reluctance, disinclination |
| infected (adj.) | affected, artificial, put on |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| ingeniously (adv.) | honestly, with all sincerity, without reserve |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| insculpture (n.) | inscription, engraving |
| instant (adj.) | urgent, pressing, imperative |
| instant (adj.) | urgent, pressing, imperative |
| instant (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| instant, on the | this very instant, as soon as possible |
| intend (v.) | pretend, convey, purport, profess |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interpret (v.) | provide a dialogue [as does a puppeteer on behalf of the puppets] |
| inviting (n.) | invitation |
| ira... | anger is a madness that doesn't last long |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| ivory (adj.) | white |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| keep (v.) | continue, carry on, remain |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| keep on (v.) | go ahead, go on, carry on |
| keeper (n.) | gaoler, warden, custodian |
| kind (adj.) | generous, liberal, benevolent |
| kind (adj.) | generous, liberal, benevolent |
| kind (adj.) | gracious, full of courtesy |
| kind (adj.) | friendly, agreeable, pleasant |
| kind (adv.) | kindly, lovingly, with affection |
| kindly (adj.) | friendly, good-natured, well-disposed |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knee (n.) | bending of a knee, right to be knelt before |
| knot (n.) | company, band, assembly |
| know (v.) | find out, ascertain, learn [from] |
| know (v.) | acknowledge, remember, think [of] |
| know (v.) | acknowledge, remember, think [of] |
| knowing (n.) | knowledge, awareness, understanding |
| labour for (v.) | progress towards, approach |
| Lacedaemon (n.) | [lasi'deemon] Sparta, city-state of S Greece |
| Lacedaemon (n.) | [lasi'deemon] Sparta, city-state of S Greece |
| lard (v.) | fatten, build up |
| large (adj.) | widespread, general, extensive |
| large-handed (adj.) | grasping, rapacious, avaricious |
| last (n.) | last thing to be done, final action |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| latest (n.) | last part, final bit |
| latter (adj.) | recent, of one's later days |
| lay for (v.) | waylay, ambush, seize |
| lay out (v.) | expend, spend, use up |
| lea (n.) | meadow, field |
| leaked (adj.) | sprung a leak, full of holes |
| least (n.) | lowest estimate |
| leave (n.) | permitting, allowance, availability |
| leech (n.) | physician, healer |
| leg (n.) | [unclear meaning] supporting member |
| leg (n.) | bending of a knee, genuflection, obeisance |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| length, at | in the end, in the long term |
| let out (v.) | lend, make a loan of |
| level (adj.) | steady, steadfast, constant |
| levelled (adj.) | targetted, directed, aimed |
| liberty (n.) | unrestrained act, improper licence, reckless freedom |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | like-minded, harmonious |
| like, the | the same |
| limited (adj.) | with exclusive membership, limited-entry |
| lined (adj.) | filled, stuffed |
| liquorish (adj.) | pleasantly tasting, appetising |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| lobby (n.) | ante-room, corridor |
| lock (v.) | keep captive, keep away, detain |
| look out (v.) | seek out, find by looking |
| look out (v.) | show, appear, manifest |
| lustre (n.) | light, glory, brilliance |
| made up, made-up (adj.) | accomplished, consummate, out-and-out |
| make (v.) | do, have to do |
| make away (v.) | put an end to, do away with |
| make good | perform well, succeed in carrying out |
| malice (n.) | hostility, hatred, ill-will, enmity |
| manner (n.) | (plural) morals, character, way of behaving |
| marbled (adj.) | shining like marble; reminiscent of marble |
| mark (n.) | target, goal, aim |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marrow (n.) | spirit, courage, strength |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| mast (n.) | fruit of forest trees, edible produce |
| match (v.) | compare, equate, make equal |
| matron (n.) | married woman |
| matron (n.) | married woman |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (n.) | (plural) resources, wherewithal, wealth |
| mean (n.) | (plural) resources, wherewithal, wealth |
| meaning (n.) | design, intention, purpose |
| measure (n.) | course of action, means |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| medlar (n.) | apple-like fruit eaten when its flesh has begun to decay [also: pun on ‘meddler’] |
| meed (n.) | gift, service, benefaction |
| meet with (v.) | fit in with, suit, agree with |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | increase the value of, make more excellent |
| mend (v.) | supplement, augment |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merry (adj.) | facetious, droll, jocular |
| mess (n.) | serving of food, dish |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mettle, mettell (n.) | substance, matter |
| milk-pap (n.) | nipple, teat |
| milky (adj.) | weak, timorous, feeble |
| mince (v.) | chop into pieces, cut into tiny bits |
| mind (n.) | inclination, desire, wish |
| mind (n.) | intention, purpose, intent |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (v.) | act, govern, officiate |
| minstrelsy (n.) | noisy playing and singing, musical rowdiness |
| minute-jack (n.) | mind-changing villain, fickle lout |
| mire (v.) | sink in the mire, get bogged down |
| Misanthropos (n.) | man-hater |
| misbegot (adj.) | misbegotten, illegitimate, bastard |
| mischief (n.) | disease, ailment, misfortune |
| mischief (v.) | hurt, injure, do harm to |
| mistake (v.) | act in error, perform the wrong action |
| mistake (v.) | misunderstand, take wrongly, misconceive |
| mistake (v.) | misunderstand, take wrongly, misconceive |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| mocked, well | make a jocular riposte, evade an argument using flattery |
| mocking (n.) | imitation, representation, impression |
| moist (adj.) | damp, dripping, dewy |
| moment, on the | immediately, instantly |
| monstrous (adj.) | unnatural, outlandish, aberrant |
| monument (n.) | memory, memorial, remembrance |
| moral (adj.) | pointing a moral, allegorical |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| motion (n.) | emotion, inclination, desire, impulse |
| motive (n.) | cause, mover, instigator |
| mountant (adj.) | mounting, rising, always being lifted up |
| mouth-friend (n.) | friend in word only; or: friend won by feeding |
| move (v.) | encourage, instigate, prompt |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| much (adv.) | very |
| mystery (n.) | trade, office, occupation |
| mystery (n.) | trade, office, occupation |
| naked (adj.) | defenceless, undefended, unarmed |
| natural (adj.) | lacking artifice, reflecting the reality of the world |
| natural (adj.) | related by blood |
| nature (n.) | mortal life, natural life |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | function, capacity, role |
| near (adj.) | personal, private |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| near (adv.) | a short distance away |
| neighbourhood (n.) | neighbourly conduct, neighbourliness |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| new (adv.) | newly, freshly, recently, just |
| next morning | tomorrow morning |
| niggard (adj.) | miserly, parsimonious, sparing |
| noise (v.) | rumour, spread about, noise abroad |
| note (n.) | bill, invoice, account |
| note (v.) | notice, perceive, observe |
| nothing (n.) | [state of] nothingness, oblivion, extinction |
| o' (prep.) | on |
| oathable (adj.) | oath-worthy, fit to take an oath |
| object (n.) | objection, protestation |
| obliquy (n.) | [unclear meaning] oblique, obliquity; deviance, perversity |
| observe (v.) | take notice of, interpret, examine scientifically |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| odds (n. plural) | quarrel, disagreement, strife |
| office (n.) | (plural) kitchen, buttery, serving-room |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| olive (n.) | olive-branch [symbol of peace] |
| once (adv.) | ever, at any time |
| once (adv.) | ever, at any time |
| once, at (adv.) | all together, jointly, collectively |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open (adj.) | exposed, open to the elements |
| open (adj.) | generous, liberal, freely giving |
| operant (adj.) | active, vital, potent, functioning |
| oppose (v.) | place in opposition, set up as resistance |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| oppress (v.) | crowd out, throng, overwhelm |
| opulency (n.) | opulence, affluence, wealth |
| orb (n.) | sphere, orbit, circle |
| ort (n.) | scrap, fragment, fraction |
| out (adv.) | at an end, finished |
| out (prep.) | outside |
| outgo (v.) | outdo, outstrip, surpass |
| outside (n.) | appearance, look, outward show |
| outside (n.) | (plural) mere external thing, outward form |
| outstretch (v.) | stretch out to the end, strain beyond the limit |
| overnight (n.) | previous evening, night before |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| page (v.) | follow like a page |
| painfully (adv.) | diligently, taking great pains |
| painted (adj.) | unreal, artificial, superficial |
| paper (n.) | paper replacement for money |
| part (n.) | action, conduct, behaviour |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (n.) | private matter, personal business |
| particularly (adv.) | by singling out any one individual |
| pass (v.) | surpass, go beyond, outdo |
| pass (v.) | move outside, go beyond |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | emotional state, mental condition |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patchery (n.) | roguery, knavery, tricks |
| pawn (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| pawn (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| pelf (n.) | possessions, property, goods |
| pencilled (adj.) | painted, shown in a painting |
| penurious (adj.) | poverty-stricken, needy, beggarly |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| perfect (adj.) | in a state of complete satisfaction, totally content |
| perfume (n.) | perfumed mistress, fragrant woman |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| period (v.) | end, conclude; [with ‘comfort’ as object] put an end to; or [with ‘comfort’ as subject]: come to an end |
| personate (v.) | describe, represent, delineate |
| personating (n.) | representation, symbolic portrayal |
| persuasion (n.) | evidence, persuasive indication |
| philosopher (n.) | one learned in natural philosophy, sage |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | coin, piece of money |
| piece (n.) | sort, kind, type |
| pill (v.) | pillage, plunder, rob |
| pitched (adj.) | strategically planned, made ready for combat |
| pitifully (adv.) | with compassion, by showing mercy |
| place (n.) | precedence, proper place |
| place (n.) | precedence, proper place |
| place (v.) | establish in office, appoint to a post |
| planetary (adj.) | caused by the bad influence of a planet |
| plate (n.) | special tableware, household utensils of value |
| pleasure (n.) | enjoyment, pleasant occasion, revelry |
| pleasure (n.) | wish, desire, will |
| pleasure (n.) | wish, desire, will |
| pleasure (v.) | please, gratify, give pleasure to |
| plenteous (adj.) | generous, liberal, bountiful |
| Plutus (n.) | [pron: 'plootus] Greek god of wealth and gold; also called Pluto |
| poesy (n.) | poetry |
| policy (n.) | expediency, shrewdness, self-interest |
| politic (adj.) | crafty, wily, self-serving |
| politic (adj.) | crafty, wily, self-serving |
| pomp (n.) | greatness, nobility, high rank |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| precedent (adj.) | former, previous, prior |
| predominate (v.) | prevail over, control, dominate |
| prefer (v.) | present, bring forward |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| present (adj.) | pressing, urgent |
| present, on the | right now, immediately, forthwith |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presentment (n.) | presentation, bestowal, offering for acceptance |
| pretty (adj.) | good, excellent, fine |
| pretty (adj.) | clever, ingenious, artful |
| prevent (v.) | anticipate, expect, look ahead to |
| private (adj.) | personal, individual, particular |
| proceed (v.) | advance through, make progress via |
| prodigal (adj.) | effusive, lavish, generous |
| prodigal (n.) | waster, squanderer, spendthrift |
| prompt (adj.) | ready and willing, well-disposed |
| prompt (v.) | remind, put in mind, make reflect |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| propagate (v.) | increase, multiply |
| property (v.) | appropriate, take possession of |
| prosperous (adj.) | favourable, sympathetic, well-disposed |
| protest (v.) | profess openly, acknowledge publicly |
| protest (v.) | make protestation, avow, affirm, proclaim |
| provide (v.) | prepare, make ready, plan |
| provision (n.) | resources, money supply |
| provoke (v.) | bring about, induce, engender |
| puffed (adj.) | puffed up, swollen (with vanity) |
| purchase (v.) | endeavour, strive, exert oneself; or: make a bargain, invest |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purse (n.) | resources, funds, available money |
| pursy (adj.) | short-winded, puffed out |
| put (v.) | bestow, grant, place officially |
| put back (v.) | repulse, reject, refuse |
| put in (v.) | present a claim, put in a bid |
| put off (v.) | dismiss, brush aside, spurn |
| put stuff to | copulate with, screw |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | occasion, cause |
| quarter (n.) | quarters, lodging, residence |
| quick (adj.) | vigorous, quick-acting, energetic |
| quickening (adj.) | life-giving, animating |
| quillet (n.) | quibble, equivocation, hair-splitting distinction |
| quit (adj.) | freed [from], relieved [of] |
| quittance (n.) | due recompense, repayment, requital |
| rag (n.) | worthless wretch, good-for-nothing creature, beggar |
| raging (adj.) | mad, rash, crazy |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| raiment (n.) | clothing, clothes, dress |
| raise (v.) | elevate in rank, advance, promote |
| rampired (adj.) | fortified by ramps of earth, strengthened against attack |
| rank (n.) | (plural) troops, forces, army |
| rank (v.) | arrange in ranks, order in rows |
| ransom (n.) | money owing, amount to be paid |
| rapt (adj.) | absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied |
| rapt (adj.) | carried away with emotion, lost for words |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rascal (adj.) | worthless, good-for-nothing |
| rascal (adj.) | worthless, good-for-nothing |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| ready (adj.) | eager, willing, ready to act |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| recanter (n.) | one who retracts, party of withdrawal |
| recanting (adj.) | causing an action to be retracted, resulting in withdrawal |
| reckon (v.) | add up, keep count of |
| reckoning (n.) | assessment of debts, settlement of accounts |
| record (n.) | recorded history, public remembrance |
| regard (n.) | consideration, concern, thought, heed |
| regardfully (adv.) | respectfully, with great esteem, with high praise |
| regular (adj.) | established, prescribed, constituted |
| remainder (n.) | remaining wealth, residue of a fortune |
| remand (v.) | refer, send back, hand over |
| remedy (v.) | hand over for remedy, send for correction |
| remember (v.) | recollect, recall, call to mind |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remotion (n.) | removal, departure; or: remoteness |
| render (n.) | account, declaration, admission |
| renew (v.) | become new, grow again, regenerate |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| reproof (n.) | shame, disgrace, reproach |
| repugnancy (n.) | resistance, fighting back, opposition |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| resolve (v.) | melt, dissolve, transform |
| resort (n.) | visits, visitings, approaches |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respectively (adv.) | with all respect, graciously |
| restrain (v.) | withhold, keep back, hold back |
| resume (v.) | undertake, take, accept |
| retentive (adj.) | confining, constraining, imprisoning |
| retired (adj.) | withdrawn, secluded, cloistered |
| return (n.) | response, reaction, repayment |
| return (v.) | send back, respond with |
| return (v.) | send back, respond with |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| revolt (n.) | rebellion, act of disobedience |
| rich (adj.) | high, noble, great |
| riot (n.) | dissipation, wasteful revelry, extravagance |
| riot (n.) | dissipation, wasteful revelry, extravagance |
| riot (n.) | dissipation, wasteful revelry, extravagance |
| rod (n.) | cane, stick |
| root (n.) | vegetable root |
| root (n.) | vegetable root |
| root (n.) | vegetable root |
| root (v.) | root up, tear out |
| rotten (adj.) | unhealthy, corrupting, unwholesome |
| rough (adj.) | arbitrary, severe, strong |
| rough (adj.) | imperfect, unpolished, untidy |
| round (adj.) | blunt, forthright, straight, plain-spoken |
| rout (n.) | rabble, mob, disorderly crowd |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| salt (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| sans (prep.) | without |
| satiety (n.) | excess, over-abundance |
| sauce (v.) | spice, season, flavour |
| sauce (v.) | spice, season, flavour |
| save (v.) | prevent, avoid, avert |
| say (v.) | finish speaking, speak one's mind, make one's point |
| saying (n.) | promising, affirmation, assertion |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| scope (n.) | range, reach, extent |
| scope (n.) | goal, prospect, purpose, aim |
| scouring (n.) | hostile roving about, aggressive movement |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| season (v.) | prepare, make fit |
| seat (n.) | residence, dwelling-place, habitat |
| sect (n.) | faction, cabal, party |
| secure (v.) | take comfort, free from care |
| seethe (v.) | reduce by boiling, dissipate by overheating |
| seldom (adj.) | rare, infrequent, uncommon |
| semblable (n.) | fellow-man, anything of the same nature |
| senseless (adj.) | unconscious, insensible, oblivious |
| sequence (n.) | appropriate order, correct precedence |
| serve (v.) | provide, supply, furnish |
| serve (v.) | provide opportunity [to], be favourable [to], favour |
| serve (v.) | suffice, be enough, do [for] |
| serve (v.) | suffice, be enough, do [for] |
| serve in (v.) | supply, provide, deal out |
| serve one's turn | meet one's need, answer one's requirements |
| service (n.) | employment, situation as a servant |
| set (adj.) | focused [on], fixed [on], wrapped up [in] |
| set (v.) | direct, put, make come |
| set (v.) | value, rate, esteem |
| set down (v.) | log, make note, put on record |
| set down (v.) | encamp, lay siege |
| set on (v.) | place on the fire |
| set out (v.) | pick out, send forth |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| severally (adv.) | separately, individually |
| shadow (n.) | reflection, reflected image |
| shake off (v.) | abandon, cast off, discard |
| short (adj.) | wanting, insufficient, inadequate |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrink (v.) | shrivel up, wither away |
| shrink (v.) | bring low, diminish, curtail |
| shut up (v.) | enclose, store up, put away |
| school (n.) | public building, institution |
| sick (adj.) | ill through excess, surfeited |
| sick (adj.) | infected, contaminated |
| sight (n.) | sighting, presence in one's sight |
| signet (n.) | seal [of authority], signet ring |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| singly (adv.) | uniquely, solely; or: truly, sincerely |
| sinner (n.) | cause of sin, instiller of wickedness |
| sire (n.) | father |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skip (v.) | jump into action, spring up |
| sleep upon (v.) | disregard, ignore, pay no attention to |
| slight (adj.) | offhand, dismissive, contemptuous |
| smite (v.), past forms smote, smit | injure, harm, do damage to |
| sober (adj.) | sedate, staid, demure, grave |
| sober (adj.) | sedate, staid, demure, grave |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| solder (v.) | unite, interlink, fasten |
| solidare (n.) | not a known coin; expressive of a paltry sum |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sore (n.) | affliction, suffering, sorrow |
| sorrowed (adj.) | sorrowful, regretful, crestfallen |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| soul (n.) | driving force, animating principle |
| sound (v.) | inform with a call |
| sound (v.) | sound out, question, examine |
| span (n.) | span of life |
| spangle (v.) | adorn brightly, add glitter to |
| spare (v.) | omit, avoid, refrain [from] |
| speak (v.) | proclaim, show, reveal |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spend (v.) | use up, wear out, exhaust, bring to an end |
| spend (v.) | expend, express, give vent to |
| sphere (n.) | globe, earth, world |
| spilth (n.) | spillage, slopping, upset |
| spirit (n.) | (plural) sentiments, faculties, traits of character |
| spirit (n.) | disposition, temperament, frame of mind |
| spirit (n.) | hostility, anger, rage |
| spital-house (n.) | hospital inmates |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spot (n.) | fault, vice, crime |
| spotted (adj.) | person deemed guilty, one marked out for death |
| spur (n.) | eagerness, alacrity, enthusiasm |
| spurn (n.) | contemptuous treatment, scornful rejection |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurring (n.) | ability to use spurs |
| square (adj.) | right, fair, just |
| stain (n.) | pollution, defilement |
| stain (v.) | eclipse, belittle, put in the shade |
| stand (v.) | stand in, impersonate, represent |
| stand (v.) | withstand, endure, stand up to |
| stand (v.) | be placed, set, arrange |
| standing (n.) | status, position, stature |
| starve (v.) | destroy, wither, waste away |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | persons of rank, nobility, court, council of state |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (n.) | staying, remaining, continued presence |
| stay (n.) | staying, remaining, continued presence |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stealth (n.) | stealing, theft |
| steepy (adj.) | steep, precipitous, difficult to ascend |
| step into (v.) | come into the path of, put oneself into the power of |
| stick (v.) | decorate, adorn |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| 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 |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stint (v.) | limit, hold back, restrain |
| stir up (v.) | provoke, agitate, rouse |
| stone (n.) | testicle |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (n.) | quality, character, disposition |
| strain (n.) | quality, character, disposition |
| strain (v.) | stretch, make extra effort |
| strain (v.) | stretch, make extra effort |
| strait (adj.) | stringent, strict, harsh |
| strange (adj.) | unfamiliar, unknown, not previously experienced |
| strange (adj.) | rare, singular, exceptional |
| strict (adj.) | strained, forced, absolute |
| strife (n.) | striving, endeavour, strong effort |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| stroke (n.) | affliction, blow, misery |
| strong (adj.) | flagrant, barefaced; or: resolute, determined |
| stuff (n.) | matter, notion, idea |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | refined, rarefied, very fine |
| subtle-covetous (adj.) | craftily avaricious |
| sue (v.) | beg, plead, beseech |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sugared (adj.) | sweetly tempting, outwardly attractive |
| suit (v.) | act in accordance with, conform to |
| sum (n.) | amount of money |
| superscription (n.) | address, direction [on a letter] |
| supply (v.) | fill, contribute to |
| supply (v.) | fill, contribute to |
| supply (v.) | maintain, provide for, sustain |
| supposed (adj.) | pretended, false, counterfeit |
| sure (adj.) | certain, definite, reliable |
| sure (adv.) | securely, safely, well |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surprise (v.) | astonish, bewilder, perplex |
| suspect (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, doubt |
| suspect (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, doubt |
| sustain (v.) | receive, undergo, experience |
| swath (n.) | swathing in infant clothes, swaddling-clothes |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sweat (v.) | make great efforts, exert oneself strongly |
| sweep (n.) | parade, progress, promenade |
| sweet (adj.) | smooth, unctuous, oily |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| take (v.) | measure, estimate, gauge |
| take down (v.) | swallow, consume, ingest |
| talent (n.) | high-value accounting unit in some ancient countries |
| talent (n.) | high-value accounting unit in some ancient countries |
| talent (n.) | high-value accounting unit in some ancient countries |
| talent (n.) | high-value accounting unit in some ancient countries |
| talent (n.) | high-value accounting unit in some ancient countries |
| tapster (n.) | inn waiter, drawer of ale |
| taste (v.) | try out, test, put to the proof |
| tax (n.) | charge, accusation, censure |
| teem (v.) | produce, bring forth |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell out (v.) | count out, reckon up |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| tendance (n.) | attention, care, solicitude |
| tendance (n.) | retinue, people in attendance |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender down (v.) | offer, proffer, present |
| terrible (adj.) | terrifying, frightening, inspiring dread |
| think on (v.) | bring to mind, recall |
| this, by | by this time |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| throw off (v.) | brush away, discard, set aside |
| tide (n.) | season, date, time [of year] |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| time (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| time (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| time (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| Timon (n.) | [pron: 'tiymon] Athenian nobleman; disgusted with mankind because of friends' ingratitude, he lived a secluded life |
| tire (v.) | be exercised, be actively engaged |
| tithed (adj.) | of one person in ten |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| touch (n.) | touchstone, test, proof |
| touch (n.) | trait, quality, feature |
| touch (n.) | trait, quality, feature |
| touch (v.) | stain, taint, infect |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| touch (v.) | reach, rise to, go as far as |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| towardly (adj.) | dutiful, helpful, friendly |
| tract (n.) | trace, trail, evidence of passage |
| traffic (n.) | trade, commerce, business, merchandise |
| traffic with (v.) | traffic in, trade illicitly, pervert |
| translate (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| trapped (adj.) | adorned with trappings, decked out |
| travail, travel (v.) | labour, make an effort, work hard [for] [often overlapping with the sense of 'travel'] |
| traversed (adj.) | placed crosswise, laid across the shoulders |
| tread upon (v.) | press down on, thrust against |
| treasure (n.) | money, ready cash |
| trenchant (adj.) | sharp, cutting, keen-edged |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| trencher-friend (n.) | friend for free meals, sponger, parasite |
| trifle (n.) | small token, insignificant sign |
| triumpher (n.) | victor, conqueror, general [given a Roman procession of welcome] |
| trophy (n.) | memorial, monument |
| true (adj.) | honest, upright, law-abiding |
| trump (n.) | trumpet |
| trunk (n.) | body, form, frame |
| truster (n.) | creditor, lender |
| try (n.) | test, trial |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tub (n.) | sweating-tub [for curing venereal disease] |
| tub-fast (n.) | fasting while being treated for venereal disease in a sweating-tub |
| tucket (n.) | personal trumpet call |
| turn (n.) | [unclear meaning] turning-point; trick, game; occasion, proper time |
| turn (v.) | become sour, curdle |
| twinned (adj.) | indistinguishable, identical, closely linked |
| unagreeable (adj.) | disagreeable, unsuited, uncongenial |
| unaptness (n.) | inaptitude, unreadiness, unwillingness |
| unbolt (v.) | unfold, explain, open out |
| unclew (v.) | unwind, undo; ruin |
| unctuous (adj.) | oily, greasy, fatty |
| undergo (v.) | undertake, carry out, perform |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | bring to nought |
| undo (v.) | bring to nought |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unhoused (adj.) | unsheltered, unprotected, open to the elements |
| uncharged (adj.) | unattacked, unassailed |
| unchecked (adj.) | unlimited, boundless opportunities for |
| unnoted (adj.) | hardly noticeable, not particularly observed |
| unpeaceable (adj.) | quarrelsome, contentious, noisily argumentative |
| unremovably (adv.) | irremovably, immovably |
| unthrift (n.) | spendthrift, squanderer, wastrel |
| untirable (adj.) | tireless, inexhaustible, indefatigable |
| upward (adj.) | upturned, looking upwards |
| urge (v.) | entreat with, plead with |
| urge (v.) | bring forward, advocate, represent |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (n.) | need, requirement |
| use (n.) | need, requirement |
| use (v.) | make use of, engage [in], practise [with] |
| use (v.) | make use of, engage [in], practise [with] |
| usuring (adj.) | expecting ample interest, looking for maximum return |
| usuring (adj.) | expecting ample interest, looking for maximum return |
| vainglory, vain-glory (n.) | showy event, ostentatious activity |
| value (n.) | worth, estimation, valuation |
| vanity (n.) | foolishness, absurdity, inanity |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vapour (n.) | empty manifestation, worthless emanation |
| vault (n.) | wine cellar, liquor store-room |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vile, vild (adj.) | shameful, contemptible, wretched |
| vile, vild (n.) | worthless person, one not deserving of praise |
| virtue (n.) | virtuous self, honour, excellency |
| virtue (n.) | essence, heart, soul |
| virtuous (adj.) | arising from virtuous practice, justifiable, well-warranted |
| virtuously (adv.) | steadfastly, strongly, powerfully |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visitation (n.) | visit |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (v.) | talk about, acclaim, praise |
| void up (v.) | bring up, regurgitate, disgorge |
| votarist (n.) | vow-taker, religious, nun / monk |
| vouchsafe (v.) | be pleased to accept, graciously receive |
| waft (v.) | beckon, wave [at], signal |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| want (n.) | need, requirement, necessity |
| want (n.) | need, requirement, necessity |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wappened (adj.) | [unclear meaning] worn-out, weary, exhausted [perhaps sexually] |
| ward (n.) | catch inside a lock; lock |
| warm (adj.) | warmed, well-aired |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| water (n.) | lustre, sheen, quality |
| wax (v.) | grow, become, turn |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| wear (v.) | pass, waste, run out |
| wear (v.) | have, experience |
| wearing (n.) | possession, having, enjoyment |
| weigh (v.) | balance [as in scales], poise, match |
| weighty (adj.) | rigorous, severe, harsh |
| well (adv.) | clearly, plainly, frankly |
| wether (n.) | sheep, ram |
| whittle (n.) | clasp-knife, carving knife |
| whore (n.) | whoring, fornication |
| whore (n.) | whoring, fornication |
| whoremaster (n.) | fornicator, lecher, one who deals with whores |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (v.), past form would | decree, determine, decide [to] |
| willing (adj.) | voluntary, taken up willingly |
| wind, break one's | gasp for breath, lose one's breath |
| wink (v.) | fail to look, connive |
| wise (adj.) | informed, well-aware, knowledgeable |
| wise (adj.) | discreet, sensible, prudent |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| without (adv.) | externally, on the outside |
| witch (v.) | bewitch, charm, enchant |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wonder (n.) | object of fascination, target of astonishment |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| work (v.), past form wrought | perform, do, carry out |
| work upon (v.) | practise on, work upon, act on |
| workman (n.) | craftsman, skilled worker |
| workman (n.) | craftsman, skilled worker |
| worst (adj.) | wicked, evil, corrupt |
| worst (n.) | lowest, most despicable |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wreakful (adj.) | vengeful, retributive; relentless |
| wrong (n.) | insult, offence, slight |
| yield (v.) | concede, acknowledge, grant |
| zeal (n.) | ardour, fervour; or: loyalty, devotion |
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