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.
| abode (n.) | delay, procrastination |
| Abram (n.) | in the BIble, an earlier name of Abraham |
| abridge (v.) | deprive, debar, dispossess |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| accomplish (v.) | equip, provide, furnish |
| account, accompt (v.) | reckon, judge, consider |
| accouter, accoutre (v.) | attire, equip, array |
| acquit (v.) | pay back, requite, settle the score with |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| address (v.) | prepare, make ready, poise to act |
| ado (n.) | fuss, business, to-do |
| advantage (n.) | interest, bonus, addition |
| advantage (n.) | benefit, gain, advancement, profit |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| advised, avised (adj.) | judicious, wise, prudent |
| advisedly (adv.) | deliberately, intentionally, with full awareness |
| Aeson (n.) | [pron: 'eeson] father of Jason and half-brother of Pelion; magically restored to youth by Medea |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | disposition, character, state of mind |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| alablaster (n.) | alabaster [fine white material derived from limestone] |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| aleven (adj.) | eleven |
| allay (v.) | subside, abate, diminish, quell |
| allay (v.) | subside, abate, diminish, quell |
| allow (v.) | bestow, legally assign |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | as if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| Andrew (n.) | the Saint Andrew; name of a Spanish galleon captured at Cadiz in 1596 |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparent (adj.) | plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious |
| appropriation (n.) | special attribute, particular feature |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| Arabia (n.) | region of SW Asia, thought of as a desert area |
| argosy (n.) | large merchant ship |
| argosy (n.) | large merchant ship |
| argosy (n.) | large merchant ship |
| argosy (n.) | large merchant ship |
| Argus (n.) | hundred-eyed guard of Io, a heifer; Hermes killed him to rescue Io, and Hera then transferred his many eyes to the peacock’s tail |
| Ash Wednesday | in Christian tradition, the first day of Lent |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assume (v.) | acquire, adopt, take on |
| assure (v.) | guarantee, make safe against risks |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| attempt (v.) | tempt, persuade, win over |
| attend (v.) | serve at court, wait on royalty |
| 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] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| bait (v.) | tempt, entice, lure |
| balance (n.) | scales |
| bancrout, bankrout, bankerout (n./adj./v.) | bankrupt |
| bane (v.) | poison, kill, put down |
| bank (n.) | coast, shore |
| bar (n.) | objection, impediment |
| bar (n.) | obstruction, barrier, obstacle |
| bar (n.) | obstruction, barrier, obstacle |
| Barbary (n.) | Barbary coast of N Africa, famous for its horses |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| Barrabas (n.) | in the Bible, a robber released instead of Christ at the Passover |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | non-precious, worthless, of low value |
| bastard (adj.) | illegitimate, spurious, unauthorized |
| bate (v.) | lose weight, diminish in size |
| bate (v.) | abate, modify, lessen |
| bated (adj.) | abated, lowered, diminished |
| bear down (v.) | overwhelm, put down, overcome |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| beefs (n.) | fat cattle, oxen |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beggar (v.) | reduce to beggary, impoverish, make destitute |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| bechance (v.) | happen to, befall |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| besmear (v.) | defile, sully, tarnish |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| best-conditioned (adj.) | best-natured, of finest character |
| bestow (v.) | stow away, dispose of |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| betimes (adv.) | at once, forthwith, right now |
| Black Monday | [in MV II.v.24] confusion of the day after Easter Sunday with Ash Wednesday |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| bleared (adj.) | blear-eyed, tear-dimmed |
| blent (adj.) | blended, mixed, applied [as of painting] |
| blessed, blest (adj.) | capable of blessing, full of happiness |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | spirit, vigour, mettle |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bondman (n.) | bondsman, serf, slave |
| bonnet (n.) | hat, cap |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bosom (adj.) | intimate, confidential, close |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bottom (n.) | [nautical: keel, hull] ship, vessel |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| branch (n.) | division, section, part [of an argument] |
| brassy (adj.) | hard as brass, unfeeling, impenetrable |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | audacious, daring, bold |
| brave (adj.) | audacious, daring, bold |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | fail to keep, default on |
| break up (v.) | break, open [a seal] |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathing (adj.) | verbal, word-of-mouth |
| breed (n.) | sort, kind, type |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| Brutus, Marcus | Marcus Junius Brutus; 1st-c BC Roman politician, involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar |
| burgher (n.) | citizen, inhabitant, denizen |
| burial (n.) | grave, tomb, burial chamber |
| but (adv.) | just |
| caper (v.) | dance with joy, leap with delight |
| carrion (adj.) | loathsome, vile, disgusting, corrupting |
| carrion (adj.) | loathsome, vile, disgusting, corrupting |
| carrion (adj.) | lean as carrion, skeleton-like; or: putrefying |
| carrion (adj.) | lean as carrion, skeleton-like; or: putrefying |
| carrion (n.) | carcass, wretch, worthless beast |
| casement (n.) | window [on hinges and able to be opened] |
| cast away (v.) | destroy, ruin |
| casualty (n.) | mischance, misfortune, disaster |
| cater-cousins (n.) | good friends, people on the best of terms |
| Cato the Younger | [pron: 'kaytoh] 1st-c BC Roman politician, and opponent of Caesar |
| cerecloth (n.) | waxed winding-sheet, shroud |
| ceremony (n.) | sacred token, special symbol |
| certain (adj.) | steady, settled, fixed |
| certify (v.) | inform, assure, demonstrate to |
| circumstance (n.) | circumlocution, verbiage, unnecessary detail |
| civil (adj.) | of civil law |
| civility (n.) | civilized conduct, courteous behaviour, good manners |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clime (n.) | land, region, realm |
| close (adj.) | secretive, tight-lipped, uncommunicative |
| cold (adj.) | ineffective, unattended to, coldly received |
| Colchos (n.) | Colchis, ancient region at the eastern end of the Black Sea; in mythology, home of the Golden Fleece |
| colt (n.) | foolish youth, callow ass |
| come about (v.) | change direction, veer round |
| come near (v.) | enter, come in/into |
| coming-in, comings-in (n.) | income, revenue, yield |
| commandment, commandement (n.) | command, instruction, order |
| commandment, commandement (n.) | command, instruction, order |
| commend (n.) | commendation, support, praise |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commodity (n.) | asset, advantage, benefit |
| commodity (n.) | supply, quantity, stock, consignment |
| competency (n.) | sufficiency without excess, modest means |
| complexion (n.) | natural trait, disposition, temperament, nature |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| compromise (v.) | reach agreement, come to terms |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conceit (n.) | view, opinion, judgement |
| conceit (n.) | understanding, intelligence, apprehension |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| condition (n.) | contract, covenant, agreement |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confusion (n.) | disturbance, distraction, agitation [of the mind] |
| confusions, try | malapropism for ‘try conclusions’ [= see what happens] |
| constant (adj.) | settled, resolved, decided |
| constitution (n.) | disposition, temperament, mood |
| contain (v.) | retain, keep in one's possession |
| contend (v.) | compete, vie, rival |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| continent (n.) | embodiment, summation, digest |
| continuance (n.) | maintaining, keeping up, carrying on |
| contrary (adj.) | wrong, incorrect, erroneous |
| contrive (v.) | scheme, plot, conspire |
| conveniency (n.) | convenience, opportunity, advantage |
| conveniently (adv.) | fittingly, suitably, appropriately |
| cope, cope with (v.) | give in recompense for |
| costly (adj.) | bountiful, lavish, rich |
| couch (v.) | lie, sleep, go to bed |
| counterfeit (n.) | likeness, portrait, image |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners |
| cover (v.) | put on one's hat [after it has been removed to show respect] |
| cover (v.) | lay the table |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| cream (v.) | form a frothy layer on the surface |
| Cressid, Cressida | fickle daughter of Calchas, a priest of Troy; beloved by Troilus, a Trojan prince, she deserted him for Diomed; character in Troilus and Cressida |
| crisped (adj.) | stiffly curled |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| cur (n.) | dog, mastiff, watch-dog [without a contemptuous sense] |
| cureless (adj.) | incurable, fatal, without remedy |
| current (n.) | practice, course, way of behaviour |
| currish (adj.) | mean-spirited, snarling, quarrelsome |
| currish (adj.) | mean-spirited, snarling, quarrelsome |
| curtsy, curtsey (v.) | bow low, do reverence, pay respect |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| danger (n.) | damage, harm, mischief |
| danger, (with)in one's | within one's power, at one's mercy |
| Daniel (n.) | in the Bible, influential Babylonian administrator and visionary |
| Dardanian (adj.) | poetic name for someone or something to do with Troy |
| dark (adj.) | sad, melancholic, gloomy |
| day (n.) | appointed day, fixed date |
| day (n.) | appointed day, fixed date |
| dear (adj.) | of great worth, valuable, precious |
| death (n.) | skull, memento mori |
| death's-head (n.) | skull, memento mori |
| deface (v.) | [heraldry] efface, obliterate, blot out |
| defect (n.) | malapropism for ‘effect’ |
| defy (v.) | reject, despise, disdain, renounce |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| deliberate (adj.) | calculating, carefully considering |
| deliver (v.) | hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| demurely (adv.) | gently, in a subdued way; or: solemnly |
| deny (v.) | disallow, forbid, refuse permission [for] |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| desire (v.) | request, wish, ask [for] |
| determination (n.) | mind, decision, resolution |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| device (n.) | plan, scheme, intention |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Dido (n.) | [pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| digest, disgest (v.) | endure, brook, put up with |
| dimension (n.) | (plural) parts of the body, organs |
| direction (n.) | instruction, guidance, counsel |
| directly (adv.) | plainly, clearly, evidently |
| directly (adv.) | exactly, rightly, entirely |
| disabling (n.) | disparagement, detraction, belittling |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discovery (n.) | disclosure, admission, revelation |
| disgrace (v.) | insult, dishonour, deny respect [to] |
| discharge (v.) | pay, reimburse, settle with |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| double (adj.) | worth twice the value of the standard coin |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| draw (v.) | take up, receive, collect |
| draw (v.) | draw up, draft, frame |
| dread (v.) | fear, anticipate in fear, be anxious about |
| drudge (n.) | slave, serf, lackey |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| due (n.) | debt, liability, amount owing |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| dull-eyed | lacking insight, easily deceived |
| dwell (v.) | exist, continue, persist |
| eaning (adj.) | lambing |
| eanling (n.) | new-born lamb |
| egal, egall (adj.) | equal, matched, equivalent |
| eke, eke out (v.) | add to, increase, supplement |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| embraced (adj.) | cherished, joyfully accepted |
| enact (v.) | decree, ordain, enter in the records |
| engage (v.) | pledge, give the guarantee of |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| enrobe (v.) | dress in a robe, put a gown on |
| entertain (v.) | maintain, keep up, practise |
| entirely (adv.) | sincerely, heartily |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| equal (adj.) | precise, exact, just |
| Erebus (n.) | 'darkness', son of Chaos, the place where Shades passed on their way to Hades |
| ergo (adv.) | therefore |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| estimation (n.) | estimated amount, reckoning |
| exaction (n.) | exacting, enforcement |
| exceeding (adv.) | exceedingly, extremely, very |
| exceeding (adv.) | exceedingly, extremely, very |
| excess (n.) | usury, interest |
| exclaim on / upon (v.) | accuse, blame, denounce [loudly] |
| excrement (n.) | outgrowth [of hair] |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| exhibit (v.) | malapropism for ‘inhibit’; or: manifest, demonstrate |
| exchange (n.) | transformation, altered appearance |
| expect (v.) | wait for, await |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| faint (adj.) | inadequate, lacking, in short supply |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adv.) | unfaithfully, disloyally, inconstantly |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| 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] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (v.) | arrange, contrive, manage |
| Fates (n.) | trio of goddesses who control human destiny: Atropos (‘the inflexible’) cuts the thread of life allotted and spun by Lachesis (‘the distributor’) and Clotho (‘the spinner’) |
| father (n.) | old man, venerable sir |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fear (v.) | fear for, worry about, be anxious about |
| fee (v.) | purchase, procure, secure |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fellow (n.) | companion, associate |
| fetch (v.) | take, perform, make |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| fife (n.) | fife-player |
| fill up (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, meet |
| fill-horse (n.) | draught-horse, horse which goes between shafts |
| flat (n.) | shoal, sandbank |
| flat (n.) | shoal, sandbank |
| fledge (adj.) | grown large enough for flight, ready to fly |
| fleet (v.) | [of souls] leave, pass away, fly off |
| fleet (v.) | turn, pass, change |
| flight (n.) | [of arrows] power of flight, size and weight |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| fool (adj.) | foolish, silly |
| fool (adj.) | foolish, silly |
| foot (v.) | kick, boot |
| footing (n.) | footfall, footsteps, strides |
| foppery (n.) | folly, foolishness, stupidity |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| force (n.) | [of weather] violence, turbulence, stress |
| force, of | necessarily, of necessity, whether one will or not |
| force, of | necessarily, of necessity, whether one will or not |
| fore-spurrer (n.) | one who has ridden ahead |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| forfeiture (n.) | forfeit, penalty |
| form (n.) | image, likeness, shape |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| fortune (n.) | lucky chance, good luck |
| 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 |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| fraught (adj.) | filled, laden, packed |
| fret (v.) | chafe, be vexed, worry |
| frutify (v.) | malapropism for ‘certify’ |
| fulsome (adj.) | randy, lustful, lascivious |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish (v.) | provide for, prepare, make ready |
| gaberdine (n.) | cloak, cape, loose upper garment |
| gage (v.) | pledge, bind, commit |
| gaping (adj.) | with mouth open [as on a dish prepared for eating] |
| garnish (n.) | outfit, adornment, trimming |
| garnish (v.) | provide with a good supply [of words] |
| gear (n.) | business, affair, matter |
| gear (n.) | business, affair, matter |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | castrate, spay |
| 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 |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| 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.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (n.) | [polite intimate address] dear one |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| giddy (adj.) | swaying, quaking, dizzying |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | supply with money, enrich |
| good (adj.) | rich, wealthy, substantial |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | [in exclamations] good |
| Goodwins (n.) | Goodwin Sands; treacherous sands for shipping off the Kent coast |
| gossip (n.) | friend, neighbour |
| grace (n.) | procedure, attitude, affectation |
| gracious (adj.) | delightful, lovely, charming |
| gramercy, gramercies (int.) | great thanks |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grandsire (n.) | grandfather |
| gratify (v.) | reward, repay, show gratitude for |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| graved (adj.) | graven, carved, engraved |
| gross (adj.) | bad, inferior, poor |
| gross (n.) | overall total, whole amount |
| grossly (adv.) | coarsely, indelicately, indecently |
| grossly (adv.) | materially, physically, with substance |
| grossness (n.) | flagrant nature, obviousness, enormity |
| grow to (v.) | be an integral part of, become one with |
| guard (n.) | protection, keeping, custody |
| guarded (adj.) | ornamented, trimmed, tricked out |
| gudgeon (n.) | type of fish used as a bait; credulity, gullibility |
| guiled (adj.) | treacherous, deceiving, full of guile |
| habit (n.) | behaviour, bearing, demeanour |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| Hagar (n.) | [pron: 'haygahr] in the Bible, bondwoman to Sarah, whose child was Ishmael, a 'wild-ass of a man' |
| hallowing, hallooing, halloing, holloing (n.) | shouting, hallooing, crying out |
| halter (n.) | rope with a noose [for hanging] |
| haste (v.) | hurry, speed up, accelerate |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazard (v.) | expose to risk, take one's chance [of] |
| hazard (v.) | expose to risk, take one's chance [of] |
| hazard, come / go to | play dice, gamble |
| head (n.) | surface, surge, swell |
| hearsed (adj.) | coffined, placed in a hearse |
| heaviness (n.) | sadness, grief, sorrow |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high-day (adj.) | befitting a holiday |
| hip, on / upon the | [wrestling] at a disadvantage, in an unfavourable position |
| hip, on / upon the | [wrestling] at a disadvantage, in an unfavourable position |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| hood (n.) | [unclear meaning] head-covering, bonnet, mask |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hour (n.) | [time of] appointment, engagement, meeting |
| hovel-post (n.) | door-post of a hovel |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| husbandry (n.) | thrift, good economy, careful management |
| Hyrcan, Hyrcania (n.) | [pron: 'herkan, her'kaynia] ancient region of Asia Minor, in modern Iran |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | entreat, exhort, enjoin |
| Charybdis (n.) | [pron: ka'ribdis] mythological whirlpool in the Straits of Messina which swallowed ships whole |
| chaste (adj.) | celibate, single, unmarried |
| cheer (n.) | face, look, expression |
| cheer thou / you?, how | how are you feeling |
| cherubin (n.) | cherub, angel; or: cherubim, angels |
| choir, quire (v.) | sing in a choir, sing in chorus |
| choose, cannot | have no alternative, cannot do otherwise |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| imagined (adj.) | all imaginable, as much as can be conceived |
| immured (adj.) | walled up, enclosed, confined |
| impeach (v.) | discredit, disparage, call into question |
| impeach (v.) | discredit, disparage, call into question |
| impertinent (adj.) | malapropism for ‘pertinent’ |
| importunity (n.) | persistent solicitation, troublesome persistence |
| imposition (n.) | order, charge, command |
| imposition (n.) | order, charge, command |
| incarnation (n.) | malapropism for ‘incarnate’ |
| Indian (adj.) | dark-complexioned, dark-haired |
| Indies (n.) | the East Indies, thought of as a region of great wealth |
| inexecrable (adj.) | inexorable, unmoveable, relentless; or: execrable, accursed, damnable |
| infection (n.) | malapropism for ‘affection’ |
| infold (v.) | enfold, wrap up, conceal |
| inscroll (v.) | enter on a scroll, inscribe |
| insculp (v.) | carve, engrave |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intermission (n.) | respite, pause, rest |
| interrogatory (n.) | interrogation, questioning, inquisition |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| iwis (adv.) | [archaism] assuredly, certainly, truly |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jacob (n.) | in the Bible, a Hebrew patriarch, the younger son of Isaac |
| Jacob (n.) | in the Bible, a Hebrew patriarch, the younger son of Isaac |
| Janus (n.) | [pron: 'jaynus] Roman god who guards gates and doors; shown with two faces, one at the back of his head |
| Jason (n.) | son of Aeson, King of Iolcos; sent with the Argonauts to find the Golden Fleece, which he obtained with Medea's assistance |
| jump (v.) | agree, coincide, tally |
| just (adj.) | accurate, exact, precise |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| key (n.) | tone, voice, manner of expression |
| kind (adj.) | showing natural feeling, acting by nature |
| kind (adj.) | friendly, agreeable, pleasant |
| kind (n.) | nature, close natural relationship |
| knap (v.) | bite into, nibble at, peck at |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| Laban (n.) | [pron: 'layban] in the Bible, uncle of Jacob |
| lading (n.) | cargo, freight, merchandise |
| leave (v.) | part with, lose, forsake |
| leave (v.) | part with, lose, forsake |
| level at (v.) | guess correctly, rightly anticipate |
| liberal (adj.) | overgenerous, licentious |
| liberal (adj.) | overgenerous, licentious |
| lie (v.) | sleep, go to bed |
| light (v.) | alight, descend, fall, come to rest |
| Lichas (n.) | [pron: 'liykas] companion to Hercules, who brought him a poisoned tunic; after wearing it, Hercules in agony threw Lichas into the sky |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| likely (adj.) | promising, hopeful; or: seemly, good-looking |
| lineament (n.) | line, feature, characteristic, attribute |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | badge, token, recognizable image |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| lodged (adj.) | deep-rooted, inveterate, ingrained |
| loose (v.) | revoke, cancel |
| losing (adj.) | involving some degree of loss |
| love (n.) | very dear friend |
| lover (n.) | companion, comrade, dear friend |
| low (adj.) | humble, lowly, inferior |
| magnifico (n.) | Venetian leader |
| main (n.) | open sea, ocean |
| main flood | high tide |
| make good | justify, vindicate, confirm |
| manage (n.) | management, direction, administration |
| mantle (v.) | cover with a coating, form a scum |
| 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] |
| 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 |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| mart (n.) | market |
| martlet (n.) | house-martin [which often builds its nest in churches] |
| master (v.) | own, possess, have at one's disposal |
| match (n.) | bargain, contract, agreement |
| matter (n.) | significance, import, meaning |
| mean (adj.) | average, moderate, middling |
| mean (n.) | middle, midway |
| measure (n.) | pattern of movement, regular course, routine |
| measure (v.) | pass through, travel over, traverse |
| Medea (n.) | [pron: me'deea] daughter of Aeetes, King of Colchis, who assisted Jason in obtaining the Golden Fleece |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merchant-marring (adj.) | capable of damaging a merchant-ship |
| 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 |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, be lost, be destroyed |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, be lost, be destroyed |
| misconster (v.) | misconstrue, misinterpret, take wrongly |
| mislike (v.) | dislike, be displeased with |
| mitigate (v.) | moderate, reduce the severity of |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| moan (n.) | grief, lamentation, sorrow, complaint |
| modesty (n.) | moderation, restraint, discipline |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| motion (n.) | inner movement, inward prompting, natural impulse, imagining |
| muddy (adj.) | made of clay, resembling mud |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| mutton (n.) | sheep |
| mutual (adj.) | common, general, omnipresent |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| neat (n.) | ox, cow, cattle |
| needs (adv.) | of necessity, necessarily |
| Nestor (n.) | Greek leader in the siege of Troy, reputed for his age and wisdom |
| nice (adj.) | fine, precise, particular, subtle |
| nominate (v.) | name, specify, designate [as] |
| notary (n.) | clerk authorized to draw up contracts |
| note (n.) | bill, invoice, account |
| obliged (adj.) | contracted, bound by marriage |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| offend (v.) | harm, hurt, pain |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft, many a time and | very often, with great frequency |
| old (adj.) | plenty of, abundant, more than enough |
| ope (v.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| oppose (v.) | place in opposition, set up as resistance |
| opposed (adj.) | opposite, facing |
| orb (n.) | sphere, planet, star, heavenly body |
| ostent (n.) | display, show, manifestation |
| ostent (n.) | display, show, manifestation |
| out (adv.) | fallen out, in a state of unfriendliness |
| outbrave (v.) | surpass in bravery, outdo in daring |
| outdwell (v.) | stay beyond |
| out-night (v.) | outdo in making references to the night |
| outswear (v.) | outdo in swearing |
| outward (adj.) | external, surface, superficial |
| overlook (v.) | bewitch, subject to magic |
| overname (v.) | name in succession, read through the list of |
| overpeer, over-peer (v.) | look down on, look out over, overlook |
| overstare (v.) | outstare, face down |
| overtrip (v.) | skip over, pass lightly over |
| overweathered (adj.) | weather-worn, storm-damaged |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| parcel (n.) | small group, company, party |
| part (n.) | action, conduct, behaviour |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| parti-coloured (adj.) | variegated, diverse, multi-coloured |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| paten (n.) | dish on which the bread is placed during the Mass; shining circle |
| patch (n.) | fool, clown; rogue, knave |
| pawn (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| peep (v.) | peer through half-closed eyes |
| peevish (adj.) | fretful, irritable, ill-tempered |
| peise (v.) | weigh down, burden, load |
| pennyworth, penn'orth (n.) | amount, quantity, sum |
| penthouse, pent-house (n.) | covered way, sloping porch, overhanging roof |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| persuade (v.) | plead, entreat |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| picture (n.) | appearance, countenance, visible form |
| piece (v.) | prolong, extend, drag out |
| pied (adj.) | of different colours, multi-coloured |
| pierce (v.) | move, touch, get through to |
| pill (v.) | [of bark] peel, strip |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plea (n.) | claim, argument, issue |
| plea (n.) | claim, argument, issue |
| port (n.) | style of living, way of life |
| port (n.) | station, position, dignity |
| Portia (n.) | [pron: 'pawrsha] wife of Brutus, daughter of Cato the Younger |
| portly (adj.) | stately, majestic, dignified |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| posy (n.) | short piece of poetry [often inscribed inside a ring] |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| praise (n.) | praiseworthiness, merit, virtue |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| presage (v.) | predict, forecast |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| presence (n.) | appearance, bearing, demeanour |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| prest (adj.) | engaged, made ready, hired |
| pretty (adj.) | clever, ingenious, artful |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| privy (adj.) | private, particular, exclusive |
| prodigal (adj.) | wastefully lavish, foolishly extravagant |
| prodigal (adj.) | wastefully lavish, foolishly extravagant |
| prodigal (n.) | waster, squanderer, spendthrift |
| prodigal (n.) | waster, squanderer, spendthrift |
| profit (n.) | progress, proficiency, improvement |
| prolixity (n.) | long-windedness, tedious exposition |
| pronounce (v.) | deliver, speak, declare |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proportion (n.) | weighing up, appropriate measuring |
| publican (n.) | tax-collector |
| purchase (v.) | acquire, obtain, win |
| 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 (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| Pythagoras (n.) | [pron: piy'thagoras] Greek philosopher and mathematician, 6th-c BC |
| quaint (adj.) | artful, cunning |
| quaintly (adv.) | elaborately, artistically, with skill |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quarrel (v.) | quibble, dispute, equivocate |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| question (n.) | debating, discussion, investigation |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (v.) | dispute, quarrel [over], call into question |
| questionless (adv.) | unquestionably, undoubtedly, most certainly |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quit (v.) | remit, release from |
| race (n.) | herd, host, company |
| rack (n.) | machine of torture which stretches the limbs |
| rack (v.) | stretch, strain, extend |
| rage (n.) | folly, rashness, mad jest |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rank (adj.) | lascivious, lustful, lewd |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rate (n.) | mode of life, style of living |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| raw (adj.) | unrefined, unskilled, unpolished |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| redoubted (adj.) | feared, dreaded, revered |
| reed (adj.) | reedy, squeaking |
| regreet (n.) | fresh greeting, return of salutation |
| remembrance (n.) | love-token, keepsake, memento |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| rend (v.) | tear apart, lay waste, devastate |
| render (v.) | give up, surrender, yield |
| repair (v.) | restore, renew, revive |
| reproach (n.) | malapropism for ‘approach’ |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| respect (n.) | consideration, factor, circumstance |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respective (adj.) | careful, attentive, considerate |
| reverence, do | pay homage, worship, show respect [to] |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| Rhenish (n.) | Rhineland wine |
| Rhenish (n.) | Rhineland wine |
| rheum (n.) | spit, spittle, saliva |
| Rialto (n.) | [pron: ree'altoh] commercial exchange in Venice, NE Italy; also, bridge spanning the Grand Canal |
| Rialto (n.) | [pron: ree'altoh] commercial exchange in Venice, NE Italy; also, bridge spanning the Grand Canal |
| rib (v.) | enclose [as if with ribs] |
| ripe (adj.) | matured, ready for action |
| riping (n.) | ripening, coming to readiness |
| road (n.) | pathway, route, course |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| round (adj.) | heavy, substantial |
| round hose | breeches puffed out at the hips |
| royal merchant | merchant prince |
| royal merchant | merchant prince |
| rude (adj.) | cacophonous, raucous, barbarous |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| ruin (n.) | [metaphor for] destitute, case of hardship |
| rule (n.) | proper discipline, good management |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sand-blind (adj.) | half-blind, dim-sighted |
| sand-blind (adj.) | half-blind, dim-sighted |
| savage (adj.) | fierce, ferocious, wild |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scant (v.) | give out sparingly, curtail, withhold [from] |
| scant (v.) | limit, restrict, constrain |
| scape, 'scape (n.) | escape |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| scarfed (adj.) | [unclear meaning] fully decked out; under full sail; [of the hull] well-jointed |
| scimitar (n.) | short curved sword with a single edge, from the East |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| scrubbed (adj.) | short, undersized, stubby |
| scrubbed (adj.) | short, undersized, stubby |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scuse (n.) | excuse |
| Scylla (n.) | [pron: 'sila] rock (or sea-monster) in the Straits of Messina, opposite to Charybdis |
| seal (v.) | mark by seal, put one's name to, agree |
| seal (v.) | mark by seal, put one's name to, agree |
| seal under (v.) | become security for, set one's seal to |
| season (n.) | opportunity, favourable moment |
| season (v.) | gratify, delight, tease |
| seat (n.) | estate |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| seize, seize upon (v.) | [legal] take possession of, take hold of |
| self (adj.) | same, selfsame, identical, exact |
| semblance (n.) | likeness, image, depiction |
| sensible (adj.) | evident, perceptible by the senses, affecting the senses |
| sensible (adj.) | evident, perceptible by the senses, affecting the senses |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| serve (v.) | be a servant, serve God |
| serve in (v.) | supply, provide, deal out |
| servitor (n.) | servant |
| set forth (v.) | praise, commend, extol |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| severed (adj.) | parted, opened |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadowed (adj.) | shaded, darkened; also [heraldry]: faintly drawn |
| shaft (n.) | [long and slender] arrow |
| shift (n.) | expedient, measure, arrangement [especially as 'make shift' = contrive] |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| shrewd (adj.) | ominous, telling; or: bitter, vexatious |
| shrive (v.) | hear confession, grant absolution, forgive |
| schedule (n.) | inventory, list, itemization |
| Sibyl, Sybilla (n.) | priestess inspired by Apollo, her prophecies being written on leaves; Apollo granted her as many years of life as she could hold grains of sand in her hand |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| simple (adj.) | common, ordinary, average, humble |
| simple (adj.) | basic, minimal, small |
| simplicity (n.) | naivety, foolishness, artlessness |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skipping (adj.) | frivolous, flighty, frolicsome |
| slightly (adv.) | easily, with little effort |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| slubber (v.) | be careless with, rush through |
| smack (v.) | have a taste, like the flavour |
| smug (adj.) | neat, spruce, trim |
| snaky (adj.) | twisting, winding, sinuous; also: deceitful |
| sober (adj.) | sedate, staid, demure, grave |
| sober (adj.) | sedate, staid, demure, grave |
| soft (adj.) | weak, faint, soft-hearted |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| solely (adv.) | wholly, entirely, altogether |
| Solyman (n.) | Suleiman, 16th-c sultan who fought against Persia |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometimes (adv.) | formerly, once, at one time, previously |
| sonties (n.) | saints |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| Sophy (n.) | [pron: 'sohfee] shah of Persia, possibly Abbas the Great, 16th-c |
| sore (adj.) | serious, grievous, grave |
| sort (n.) | kind, variety, type |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (v.) | choose, find, arrange |
| speak of (v.) | organize, order, sort out |
| speed (v.) | deal with, bring to an end, defeat |
| speed (v.) | fare, manage, get on |
| spirit (n.) | intuition, perception, discernment |
| spoil (n.) | plundering, pillaging, despoiling |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| squander (v.) | scatter, disperse, dissipate |
| stamp (n.) | impression, mark, imprint |
| stand (n.) | stop, pause, standing still |
| stand (v.) | be, appear |
| start (n.) | advantage, edge, upper hand |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| stay (v.) | dissuade, stop, prevent |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | put up with, endure, abide |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay for (v.) | wait for, await |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| 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.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| stockish (adj.) | blockish, wooden, stupid |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stop (n.) | full-stop, period, full point |
| stop (v.) | staunch, close up, prevent from bleeding |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (v.) | constrain, force, press |
| strand, strond (n.) | shore, land, region |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| strange (adj.) | special, particular, very great |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stratagem (n.) | deed of violence, bloody act |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| stubborn (adj.) | resistant, hostile, antagonistic |
| studied (adj.) | prepared, equipped, fitted |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| substance (n.) | real thing, genuine article |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| sufferance (n.) | endurance, forbearance, patience |
| sufferance (n.) | endurance, forbearance, patience |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| suit (n.) | clothing, dress, garb |
| suit (n.) | clothing, dress, garb |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (v.) | dress, clothe, equip |
| suited (adj.) | dressed up, set out, adapted |
| sunder (v.) | separate, split up, part |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| superfluity (n.) | excess, indulgence, immoderate living |
| supposition (n.) | doubt, uncertainty, question |
| surety (n.) | person undertaking a legal responsibility in relation to another, guarantor |
| surety (n.) | person undertaking a legal responsibility in relation to another, guarantor |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| surfeit (v.) | become sick through having too much |
| surgeon (n.) | doctor, physician |
| sway (n.) | power, dominion, rule |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| swelling (adj.) | magnificent, grand, resplendent |
| table (n.) | [palmistry] area between various lines on the palm |
| tainted (adj.) | infected, diseased |
| tainted (adj.) | corrupted, dishonourable, depraved |
| tall (adj.) | large, fine, grand |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Tartar (n.) | someone from Tartary, C Asia; known for pitilessness; also, a stereotype of dark complexion |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temporal (adj.) | secular, civil, worldly |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | meaning, purpose, intention |
| term (n.) | respect, consideration, form |
| Thisbe (n.) | [pron: 'thizbee] lover of Pyramus |
| thrift (n.) | profit, advantage, gain |
| thrift (n.) | profit, advantage, gain |
| throstle (n.) | thrush |
| throughfare (n.) | thoroughfare |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| time (n.) | age, years |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| touch (n.) | fingering, handling, skill in playing |
| touch (n.) | fingering, handling, skill in playing |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| trade (v.) | cross, come and go |
| trafficker (n.) | trading ship, merchant vessel |
| traject (n.) | ferry |
| tricksy (adj.) | full of tricks, cleverly playful |
| trifle (v.) | waste, squander, spend idly |
| Tripolis (n.) | [pron: 'tripolis] Tripoli; seaport capital in N Africa (modern Libya) |
| Tripolis (n.) | [pron: 'tripolis] Tripoli; seaport capital in N Africa (modern Libya) |
| Tripolis (n.) | [pron: 'tripolis] Tripoli; seaport capital in N Africa (modern Libya) |
| Troilus (n.) | [pron: 'troylus] youngest son of Priam and Hecuba; killed by Achilles; lover of Cressida |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| Troy (n.) | ancient city of W Turkey, besieged for 10 years during the Trojan Wars; also called Ilium, Ilion |
| Troy (n.) | ancient city of W Turkey, besieged for 10 years during the Trojan Wars; also called Ilium, Ilion |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| try (v.) | refine, purify |
| turn (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| tyranny (n.) | cruelty, barbarity, unmerciful violence |
| unbated (adj.) | unabated, undiminished, fresh |
| unburden, unburthen (v.) | reveal, disclose; or: unload |
| uncapable (adj.) | incapable, unable [to do something] |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unforfeited (adj.) | unviolated, unbroken |
| unfurnished (adj.) | unfinished, defective |
| unchecked (adj.) | uncontradicted, undisputed |
| unthrift (adj.) | unthrifty, spendthrift, prodigal |
| unthrifty (adj.) | prodigal, profligate, wasteful |
| untread (v.) | retrace, go back upon |
| urge (v.) | press, insist on, state emphatically |
| urge (v.) | bring forward, advocate, represent |
| usance (n.) | interest on a loan |
| usance (n.) | interest on a loan |
| usance (n.) | interest on a loan |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (n.) | trust, possession, tenure |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| variable (adj.) | varied, diverse, different |
| varnished (adj.) | embellished, decked out, adorned |
| vasty (adj.) | vast, immense, spacious |
| vendible (adj.) | marriageable |
| venture (n.) | cargo, consignment, goods |
| venture (n.) | cargo, consignment, goods |
| venture (n.) | deal, enterprise, business, expedition |
| venture (n.) | deal, enterprise, business, expedition |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| vesture (n.) | garment, clothing, garb, costume |
| via, fia (int.) | come / go on, hurry up |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| vile, vild (adj.) | degrading, ignominious, worthless |
| vilely, vildly (adv.) | shamefully, wretchedly, meanly |
| vinegar (adj.) | sour, bitter, crabby |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visit (v.) | punish, deal with |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| void (v.) | empty, clear out, discharge |
| waft (v.) | beckon, wave [at], signal |
| wag (v.) | move, stir, rouse |
| wand (n.) | rod, staff |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| want-wit (adj.) | senseless, stupid, ridiculous |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warranty (n.) | authorization, permission, sanction |
| waste (v.) | pass, spend, while away |
| water (n.) | tears |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| wealth (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| weather, in the | in an exposed situation, open to the elements |
| well to live (adj.) | well-to-do, well-off, prosperous |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wether (n.) | sheep, ram |
| wild (n.) | wilderness, waste land |
| wild (n.) | wilderness, waste land |
| wind (n.) | breath |
| wind (v.) | insinuate, pursue a devious course |
| wit (n.) | reasoning, thinking, deliberation |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit-snapper (n.) | wisecracker, smart aleck |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| wrest (v.) | distort, twist, strain |
| wroth (n.) | misfortune, grief, ruin |
| wry-necked (n.) | having a crooked neck [of the player] |
| younger (n.) | younger son |
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