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.
| a (part.) | particle used in front of a proper name, as a supportive war-cry |
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'in' |
| -a (suffix) | syllable often used to make up the rhythm in a song |
| abatement (n.) | lessening, decrease, diminution |
| abatement (n.) | lessening, decrease, diminution |
| abhor (v.) | loathe, abominate, regard with disgust |
| ability (n.) | means, resources, funds |
| abjure (v.) | swear to abandon, solemnly reject |
| abroad (adv.) | in the outside world, freely at large, elsewhere, everywhere |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| accost (v.) | approach, make up to, pay court to |
| acquit (v.) | release, free, discharge |
| across (adv.) | from side to side, all the way across |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| act (v.) | act out, perform, enact |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| address (v.) | direct, apply, turn |
| admire (v.) | marvel, wonder, be astonished [at] |
| admit (v.) | permit, allow, grant |
| advance (v.) | be active, go forward |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advanced (adj.) | raised up, held high, uplifted |
| adventure (n.) | venture, enterprise, issue, hazard |
| adventure, at | randomly, on the spur of the moment |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make aware, inform, notify; warn |
| advice (n.) | judgement, opinion, warning |
| advise, avise (v.) | consider, take thought, reflect |
| Aeneas (n.) | [pron: e'nayas] Trojan hero, son of Anchises and Aphrodite; in Roman legend, the ancestor of the Romans |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | imitate, copy, mimic |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | object of affection |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affectioned (adj.) | affected, pretentious, self-willed |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | contrary to |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | with respect to |
| aglet (n.) | (plural) tiny shining ornaments worn on a dress, spangles |
| agone (adv.) | ago, past |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| ail (v.) | prevent, obstruct, stop |
| air (n.) | melody, tune, strain |
| air, take | become known, spread about |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| alliance (n.) | kinship, relationship, friendship |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, grant, admit |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, grant, admit |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, commend, receive [with praise] |
| allowance (n.) | acknowledgement, admission, confirmation |
| allowed (adj.) | licensed, authorized, permitted |
| alone (adv.) | only, solely, uniquely |
| alone, let [one] | leave it to [one], you can rely on [one] |
| alone, let [one] | leave it to [one], you can rely on [one] |
| alone, let [one] | leave it to [one], you can rely on [one] |
| alone, let [one] | pay no attention to [one], have nothing to do with [one] |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| alter (v.) | change, exchange |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| Amazon, Amazonian (n.) | one of a race of warrior women, said to be descended from Ares, god of war |
| amend (v.) | make better, ameliorate, lessen the evil of |
| amiss (adj.) | deficient [in mind], deranged |
| among (adv.) | from time to time, every now and then |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anatomy (n.) | body, cadaver, corpse |
| anatomy (n.) | body, skeleton, skin and bones |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| and, an (conj.) | as if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| angle (n.) | fishing rod, line, hook |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | [after ‘now’] at another time, presently |
| answer (n.) | [fencing] return hit |
| answer (v.) | account for, justify, defend |
| answer (v.) | satisfy, discharge, requite |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | old-fashioned, old-world, antiquated |
| antic, antick(e), antique (n.) | bizarre dance, fantastic spectacle, grotesque entertainment |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| appliance (n.) | remedy, cure, treatment |
| appoint (v.) | destine, assign, arrange |
| appoint (v.) | arm, equip, furnish |
| appointment (n.) | equipment, effects, weaponry |
| appointment (n.) | equipment, effects, weaponry |
| apprehend (v.) | seize, arrest, lay hold of |
| approacher (n.) | one who approaches |
| approbation (n.) | proof, confirmation, attestation |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apricock (n.) | apricot |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| apt (adj.) | likely, inclined, prone |
| aptly (adv.) | easily, readily |
| aqua-vitae (n.) | spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy |
| arbitrament, arbitrement (n.) | deciding of a dispute, determination, settlement |
| arbitrament, arbitrement (n.) | decision, judgement, verdict |
| ardently (adv.) | burningly, intensely, passionately |
| argument (n.) | proof, evidence, demonstration |
| argument (n.) | quarrel, dispute, point of contention |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| Arion (n.) | [a'riyon] legendary Greek musician; about to be robbed and killed by a ship’s crew, he was allowed to sing one last song; dolphins then appeared, Arion leapt overboard, and was carried by one of them to safety |
| arm (v.) | give your arm to |
| armed (adj.) | with arms |
| armipotent (adj.) | mighty in arms, powerful in arms |
| armour (n.) | suit of armour |
| arraignment (n.) | trial, interrogation, examination |
| arras (n.) | tapestry hanging |
| arrouse (v.) | sprinkle, bedew, water |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assail (v.) | approach with offers of love, woo with vigour, attempt to seduce |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assure (v.) | settle, convey, leave [to] |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| 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.) | regard, consider |
| attendance (n.) | diligent service, dutiful ministration, assiduous attention |
| attest (v.) | vouch for, be evidence of, testify to |
| auburn (adj.) | yellow-brown, light brown |
| audience (n.) | hearing, attention, reception |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| augmentation (n.) | additional detail, fuller account |
| Aulis (n.) | [pron: 'awlis] seaport in Boeotia, SE Greece |
| awhile (adv.) | for a short time, briefly |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| back (v.) | ride, mount, sit on |
| back-trick (n.) | type of backwards dance leap |
| baffle (v.) | [of a knight] publicly disgrace, treat with infamy |
| baffle (v.) | treat shamefully, expose to ridicule |
| baldric, baldrick (n.) | leather shoulder belt, strap [for holding a bugle, sword, etc] |
| balk, baulk (v.) | refuse, ignore, shirk, let slip |
| band (n.) | company, society, fellowship |
| bank (n.) | coast, shore |
| bank (n.) | river bank |
| bank (n.) | river bank |
| banquet, banket (n.) | appetizer, first course, hors d'oeuvres |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| Barbary (n.) | Barbary coast of N Africa, famous for its horses |
| bare (adj.) | threadbare, shabby, ragged |
| barful (adj.) | full of hindrances, with impediments |
| barley-break (n.) | type of country game in which a couple occupies a den [nicknamed ‘hell’] in the centre of a [barley] field, and tries to catch other couples, who may separate [break] when about to be caught |
| barren (adj.) | stupid, empty-headed, dull |
| barricado (n.) | barricade, rampart, barrier |
| base (adj.) | low-lying, lowland |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (n.) | basis, foundation, cause |
| basely (adv.) | dishonourably, shamefully, ignominiously |
| baseness (n.) | cowardice, degenerateness, degradation |
| bate (v.) | omit, lose, leave out |
| baubling, bawbling (adj.) | contemptible, trifling, piddling |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bawcock (n.) | [fine bird] fine fellow, good chap |
| bay (n.) | fame, renown [i.e. laurel wreath] |
| be (v.) | become, come to be |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | steer, sail towards |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| bear out (v.) | endure, weather, cope [with] |
| beastly (adv.) | like an animal, in a beastly manner |
| beat (v.) | strike |
| beat on / upon (v.) | be obsessed by, be preoccupied with |
| becking (n.) | beckoning, calling, nodding [to action] |
| beckoning (n.) | signal, significant gesture, meaningful sign |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| bedfellow (n.) | intimate companion |
| Beelzebub, Belzebub (n.) | [pron: bee'elzebub, 'belzebub] in Christian tradition, the Devil; or, a principal devil |
| beest-eating (adj.) | drinking the milk produced after the birth of a calf [considered undrinkable, except by rustics] |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| beg (v.) | become a beggar |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | charm away, while away, pass pleasantly |
| behoof (n.) | benefit, advantage |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bell (n.) | death-knell |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | give way, bow, submit |
| Bennet, Saint | medieval name of Benedict; [in TN V.i.36) a church name |
| bent (adj.) | ready for firing, tensioned for action |
| bent (adj.) | frowning, angry, glowering |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| bent (n.) | degree, capacity, extent [to which a bow can be bent] |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beside (adv.) | to the side, from that path |
| besmear (v.) | smear over, bedaub |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | address, speak to |
| best, thou wert / you were | you are best advised |
| best-boding (adj.) | most favourable, most promising |
| bestow (v.) | give as a gift [to], present [with] |
| best-tempered (adj.) | most skilfully crafted, of the finest quality [as of metal] |
| betake (v.) | go, take oneself off, make one's way |
| betake (v.) | resort, have recourse, commit oneself |
| betake (v.) | resort, have recourse, commit oneself |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| betime (adv.) | early, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betray (v.) | disclose the secrets of, reveal the indiscretions of |
| bevy (n.) | company [of maidens], gathering |
| bias (n.) | [weighting in a bowl causing it to run obliquely] inclination, tendency, leaning |
| bibble-babble (n.) | chatter, gabble, empty talk |
| bid (v.), past form bade | invite, ask, entice |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| biddy (n.) | chicken; chickabiddy [as childish form] |
| bide (v.) | endure, suffer, undergo |
| bide (v.) | endure, suffer, undergo |
| bide (v.) | face, await, undergo |
| bigger-looked (adj.) | of more daunting appearance |
| bind (v.), past form bound | oblige, make grateful, indebt |
| bird-bolt, burbolt (n.) | short blunt-headed arrow for shooting birds |
| birth (n.) | royal birth, noble ancestry |
| blab (v.) | talk indiscreetly, betray secrets |
| blast (v.) | destroy, ruin, lay waste |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blazon (n.) | description, representation, delineation |
| blazon (n.) | armorial bearing, banner showing a coat-of-arms |
| bleeding (n.) | bloodshed; blood-letting [in medicine] |
| blent (adj.) | blended, mixed, applied [as of painting] |
| blind (adj.) | heedless, reckless, headstrong |
| blind (v.) | make blind, deprive of sight |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | blood-letting, bleeding |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood-sized (adj.) | blood-soaked, smeared with blood |
| bloody (adj.) | able to cause bloodshed |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| bloomed (adj.) | covered with blossom, in bloom |
| blow (v.) | puff up, swell, inflate |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow wind in the breech | feel the wind [we leave behind], run to keep up [with us] |
| blubbered (adj.) | tear-stained, disfigured with weeping [no comic overtones] |
| board (v.) | accost, address, approach, tackle |
| boding (adj.) | ominous, full of foreboding |
| body (n.) | group, ensemble, company |
| body (n.) | main part, chief element |
| bold (adj.) | shameless, immodest, outspoken, coarse |
| bold (adj.) | over-confident, presumptuous, audacious, impudent |
| bold (adj.) | ready, unafraid, prepared |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bondslave (n.) | slave, bondsman, person in a condition of servitude |
| bone (n.) | (plural) pieces of bone [used as a musical instrument] |
| bone (n.) | [weaving] bobbin made of bone |
| book, without | off by heart, by rote |
| book, without | off by heart, by rote |
| boot (n.) | booty, plunder, spoils |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| botch up (v.) | clumsily contrive, make a mess of |
| botcher (n.) | mender of old clothes, tailor who does repairs, patcher-up |
| bottle (n.) | bundle, truss [of hay] |
| bottle-ale (adj.) | dissolute, degenerate, low |
| bottom (n.) | [nautical: keel, hull] ship, vessel |
| bouncing (adj.) | beefy, hefty, strapping |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, indebted, under an obligation |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (v.) | determine, mark out, define |
| bounteously (adv.) | very well, liberally, generously |
| bout (n.) | fight, round, contest |
| bow (v.) | make to bend, cause to bend |
| bowels (n.) | depths, core, interior |
| bowling, bowline (n.) | [nautical] rope which keeps the edge of a sail steady |
| box-tree | type of ornamental thick shrub |
| brabble (n.) | brawl, noisy quarrel, fracas |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| bracelet (n.) | manacle, fetter, handcuff |
| brake (n.) | bush, thicket |
| branched | embroidered, brocaded |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | audacious, daring, bold |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravery (n.) | splendour, fine display, ostentation |
| breach (n.) | surf, breaking waves |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | burst, rupture |
| break out (v.) | rush out, come out |
| breast (n.) | singing voice, pair of lungs |
| breath (n.) | voice, song, sound |
| breeder (n.) | father, source, originator, author |
| breech (n.) | buttocks, behind |
| briar (n.) | thorn, prickly branch |
| bride (v.) | marry, wed |
| bride-habited (adj.) | dressed as a bride |
| bridehouse (n.) | house where a wedding is held |
| brief (adv.) | in short, briefly, in sum |
| brimmed (adj.) | filled to the brim, brimful |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| bring (v.) | lead, go, conduct [someone] |
| bring (v.) | persuade, induce, cause |
| bring (v.) | train, bring up, rear |
| bring off (v.) | rescue, save, deliver |
| broach (v.) | pierce, impale, spit |
| brock (n.) | badger [contemptuous]; stinker, dirty rat |
| broken (adj.) | disjointed, fragmentary, disconnected |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brown (adj.) | brunette, brown-haired |
| Brownist (n.) | follower of Robert Browne, founder of a 16th-c religious sect advocating a new form of church government |
| buckle (v.) | hold together, fasten [as with a buckle] |
| bum-baily, bum-bailiff (n.) | bailiff, sheriff's officer [who catches people by sneaking up behind them] |
| burden, burthen (n.) | refrain, chorus |
| burn (v.) | warm up, spice up |
| burst (n.) | bursting out, violent outbreak |
| bury (v.) | abandon forever, consign to oblivion, eliminate |
| business (n.) | deed, action, affair, task |
| buttery bar | ledge by the hatch of a buttery [liquor store] |
| button (n.) | bud |
| buzz (int.) | impatient request for silence (usually because news is already known) |
| by (adv.) | near by, close at hand |
| by and by (adv.) | shortly, soon, before long |
| by any means | certainly, indeed |
| by that (conj.) | by the fact that |
| cabin (n.) | small room, hut, shelter |
| cabin (v.) | be confined, be shut up [in a soldier's tent] |
| calkin (n.) | raised edge of a horse-shoe [which prevents the horse slipping] |
| canary, canaries (n.) | variety of sweet wine from the Canary Islands |
| Candy (n.) | Candia (modern Heraklion), port in Crete |
| canon (n.) | law, decree, rule |
| canopy (v.) | curtain, veil, cover [as if by a canopy] |
| canton (n.) | song, ballad, verse |
| capacity (n.) | intelligence, understanding, capability |
| capacity (n.) | intelligence, understanding, capability |
| Capaneus (n.) | [kapa'nayus] one of seven champions – the 'Seven against Thebes' – who attacked Thebes to deprive Eteocles of his kingship |
| caper (v.) | dance with joy, leap with delight |
| caper, cut a | perform a leap in which the feet are kicked together in the air |
| capital (adj.) | mortal, deadly, fatal |
| car (n.) | carriage, cart, chariot [often of the sun god] |
| care for (v.) | want, like, wish |
| careful (adj.) | painstaking, serious-minded, attentive |
| careless (adj.) | casual, informal, free and easy |
| careless (adj.) | inattentive, preoccupied, distracted |
| carpet (adj.) | for exploits ‘on the carpet’ [relating to the court, appropriate to a drawing room] not ‘in the field’ |
| carrack, carack (n.) | galleon, large merchant ship, also fitted out for war |
| carriage (n.) | bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour |
| carry (v.) | maintain, keep going, carry on with |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| carry it (away) | [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed |
| carve (v.) | serve food to, wait on |
| case (n.) | outer covering, surface appearance |
| casque, caske (n.) | helmet |
| cast (v.) | give, bestow [as a dowry] |
| cast (v.) | arrange, dispose, organize |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| cast (v.) | cast off, discard, dismiss, reject |
| cast away (v.) | ruin, waste carelessly, squander |
| Castiliano (n.) | [unclear meaning] in Christian tradition, possibly a name of a devil |
| Castor (n.) | one of the twins born to Jupiter and Leda (the other being Pollux) |
| Cataian, Cathayan (n.) | [from Cathay = China] scoundrel, rogue, villain |
| catechize (v.) | question systematically, cross-examine, interrogate |
| catch (n.) | musical round |
| catch (n.) | musical round |
| catch (n.) | musical round |
| catch (n.) | musical round |
| catch (n.) | musical round |
| catching (adj.) | contagious, infectious |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| Ceres (n.) | [pron: 'seereez] Roman goddess of crops and fruit |
| certain (adj.) | steady, settled, fixed |
| cinquepace (n.) | five-step capering dance |
| circuit (n.) | enclosed space, ambit, compass |
| civil (adj.) | seemly, decent, well-behaved |
| civil (adj.) | civilized, cultured, refined |
| clap her aboard | [as of a ship] board her, jump on board |
| clause (n.) | premise, assertion, statement |
| clean (adj.) | well-built, shapely, comely |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clear his own way | make his own way; or: prove himself innocent |
| clear-spirited (adj.) | noble-hearted, of noble soul |
| clerestory, clearstory (n.) | upper window [designed for letting in light] |
| clodpole (n.) | blockhead, thickhead, dolt |
| cloistress (n.) | cloistered nun, member of an enclosed order |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adv.) | safely, secretly, out of sight |
| close (adv.) | safely, secretly, out of sight |
| close (adv.) | tightly, in a close-fitting way |
| close (n.) | union, uniting |
| cloyment (n.) | excessive gratification, gorging, satiety |
| coarse (adj.) | rough, unrefined |
| cockatrice (n.) | murderous serpent, basilisk |
| cockle (n.) | cockle shell, mussel-shell |
| cocklight (n.) | morning cock-crow, dawn |
| cockney (n.) | milksop, sissy, softy |
| codling (n.) | unripe apple, half-grown apple |
| coffer (n.) | funds, money, wealth |
| cohere (v.) | agree, accord, hold together |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coin (v.) | create fantasies, fabricate, fantasize |
| coinage (n.) | invention, fabrication, concoction |
| coistrel (n.) | groom, low fellow, knave |
| cold (adj.) | hopeless, apathetic, miserable |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| collier (n.) | coalman, coal-vendor |
| colour (n.) | semblance, outward appearance, character |
| colours, fear no | fear no enemy, fear nothing |
| combination (n.) | alliance, league, treaty |
| come cut and long tail | [whether a horse or dog has its tail docked or not] whatever happens, come what may |
| come near (v.) | begin to understand, start to appreciate |
| come off (v.) | leave the field of combat, disengage |
| come up (v.) | come forward [from the rear], reach, advance |
| comedian (n.) | actor, stage player |
| comely (adv.) | gracefully, fittingly, decorously |
| comely (adv.) | gracefully, fittingly, decorously |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| comment (v.) | speculate, conjecture, give an opinion |
| commerce (n.) | dealings, transactions, intercourse |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commodity (n.) | supply, quantity, stock, consignment |
| common (adj.) | of ordinary people, of the masses |
| commune (v.) | talk, converse, discourse |
| compare (n.) | comparison, simile, analogy |
| compass (v.) | accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about |
| competent, computent (adj.) | to be reckoned with, needing to be settled |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| compounded (adj.) | blended, mingled, combined, made up |
| comptible (adj.) | sensitive, thin-skinned, impressionable |
| con (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| con (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| concealment (n.) | something to be concealed, secret |
| conceited (adj.) | of the same opinion, minded |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conceive (v.) | imagine, fancy |
| concern (v.) | be important to, be the concern of |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| conduct (n.) | care, protection |
| confessor (n.) | boaster, braggart [of love affairs] |
| confirm (v.) | encourage, strengthen, make firm |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| conjurer, conjuror (n.) | exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits |
| conjuring (n.) | entreaty, invocation, incantation |
| consanguineous (adj.) | related in blood, of the same family |
| conscience (n.) | sense of indebtedness, feeling of obligation |
| consequently (adv.) | subsequently, later, then |
| consonancy (n.) | consistency, correspondence, accord |
| constant (adj.) | settled, resolved, decided |
| constantly (adv.) | resolutely, steadfastly, steadily |
| constellation | [the stars were thought to influence people and events] disposition, character, temperament |
| constellation | [the stars were thought to influence people and events] disposition, character, temperament |
| conster (v.) | explain, inform, give an account |
| constitution (n.) | construction, make-up, frame |
| construction (n.) | judgement, consideration, appraisal |
| construction (n.) | interpretation, reading, explanation |
| consummation (n.) | end, conclusion, completion |
| contagion (n.) | contagious quality, infecting influence |
| contagious (adj.) | infectious, catchy |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contemned (adj.) | despised, rejected, spurned |
| contemplative (adj.) | vacant, vacuous, mindlessly gazing |
| contempt (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, scandal |
| contempt (n.) | disobedience, disregard, defiance |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| continent (n.) | globe, mass |
| continuance (n.) | lasting nature, permanence, durability |
| continue (v.) | keep up, maintain, elaborate |
| convent (v.) | bring together, assemble, convene |
| convent (v.) | bring together, assemble, convene |
| convent (v.) | summon, call to appear, send for |
| conversation (n.) | social interaction, society, dealings |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| coranto (n.) | lively dance with quick running steps |
| corslet (v.) | hold tightl embrace [like a corslet = defensive armour] |
| costliness (n.) | splendidness, rarity, preciousness |
| couch (v.) | lie, sleep, go to bed |
| counsel (n.) | secrecy, confidence, privacy |
| count (n.) | age, tally [of years] |
| counterfeit (v.) | pretend, feign, make believe |
| counterfeit (v.) | pretend, feign, make believe |
| counter-reflect (n.) | reflection back again |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| couple (v.) | pair off, make couples |
| couplet (n.) | couple, brace |
| course (n.) | sail attached to the lower yards of a sailing ship |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | salutation, first greeting, expression of courtesy |
| cowardship (n.) | cowardice, fearfulness, timidity |
| coxcomb (n.) | head |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozener (n.) | cheat, deceiver, fraud |
| cozier (n.) | cobbler |
| cramp (n.) | rheumatic, arthritic |
| crank (n.) | winding path, twisting street, sidestreet |
| crave (v.) | wish to know, solicit |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| credit (n.) | report, news, story |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| 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 |
| crest-fallen (adj.) | humbled, abashed, shamed |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| cross (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, stumbling block |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| cross (v.) | cross the path of, intercept, encounter |
| cross (v.) | cross the path of, intercept, encounter |
| cross-gartered (adj.) | with garters crossed along the legs |
| cross-gartered (adj.) | with garters crossed along the legs |
| cross-gartering (n.) | wearing garters crossed along the legs |
| crowner (n.) | coroner |
| cruel (adv.) | terribly, extremely, exceedingly |
| crush (v.) | force the sense of, strain a meaning from |
| cry (n.) | [of hounds] noise, call, yelp |
| cry (v.) | give tongue, cry out |
| cry up (v.) | show to be true, proclaim, announce in public [by] |
| cubiculo (n.) | bedroom, bedchamber |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cucullus... | the hood does not make the monk |
| cull forth (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cum... | with many others |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| cunningly (adv.) | craftily, artfully, deviously |
| cunningly (adv.) | skilfully, cleverly, competently |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curate (n.) | parish priest, parson |
| curb (n.) | controlling chain or strap passed under a horse's jaw; check, restraint |
| curious (adj.) | finely made, skilfully wrought, elaborate |
| current (adj.) | [as of a coin] authentic, genuine, valid |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curtsy, curtsey (v.) | bow low, do reverence, pay respect |
| cut (n.) | work-horse, nag |
| cut (n.) | work-horse, nag |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| Cynthia (n.) | Roman goddess of the moon; one of the identities of Diana |
| cypress (n.) | type of lightweight fabric, gauze cloth, crape material [when black, used in mourning] |
| Daedalus (n.) | [pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus |
| daffadilly (n.) | daffodil |
| dainty (adj.) | splendid, fine, excellent |
| dainty (adj.) | splendid, fine, excellent |
| dainty (adj.) | fastidious, scrupulous, refined, particular |
| dainty (adv.) | beautifully, delightfully, excellently |
| dally (v.) | deal lightly, play about, tease |
| dally (v.) | deal lightly, play about, tease |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| damask (adj./n.) | light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] |
| damask (adj./n.) | light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] |
| dark (adj.) | sad, melancholic, gloomy |
| dark (adj.) | unfavourable, malignant, evil |
| darkly (adv.) | frowningly, ominously; gloomily |
| daw (n.) | jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool |
| day-bed (n.) | couch, sofa, divan |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| deadly (adv.) | with a resemblance of death |
| deaf (v.) | deafen |
| deafing (n.) | drowning out, blocking out [of sound] |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| dear (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| death-bed (n.) | grave |
| decay (n.) | destitute person, case of hardship |
| deceivable (adj.) | deceptive, illusory |
| decision (n.) | way of deciding, resolution, trial [by combat] |
| deck (v.) | cover, adorn, decorate |
| decking (n.) | adorning, dressing, attiring |
| deep (adj.) | subtle, intricate, complex |
| deeply (adv.) | profoundly, thoroughly, sincerely |
| defence (n.) | fencing, swordsmanship, skill of self-defence |
| defier (n.) | herald declaring war |
| defier (n.) | challenger, confronter, denouncer |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | step, stage, rung |
| degree (n.) | step, stage, rung |
| deliver (v.) | present, show, display |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| deliverly (adv.) | nimbly, lightly, sprightly |
| demure (adj.) | grave, serious, sober, solemn |
| denay (n.) | denial, refusal, rejection |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | disown, disavow, renounce |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| depart (n.) | departure, departing, leave-taking |
| depart with (v.) | part with, give away |
| depend on / upon (v.) | serve, support, rely on |
| deplore (v.) | tell with grief, express with lamentation |
| desert, desart (n.) | worthy deed, meritorious action |
| deserving (adj.) | deserving of gratitude, meritorious |
| desire (v.) | request, wish, ask [for] |
| desperate (adj.) | disregarding, careless, reckless |
| desperate (adj.) | despairing, hopeless, without hope |
| despite (n.) | malice, spite, hatred |
| determinate (adj.) | determined upon, intended, proposed |
| determine (v.) | resolve, decide, settle [on] |
| detest (v.) | renounce, repudiate; or: hate, abhor |
| detraction (n.) | slander, calumny, defamation, disparagement |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| devil (n.) | diabolical thing, worst possible event |
| dexteriously (adv.) | with dexterity, adroitly, skilfully |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| 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 |
| diet (n.) | board, daily need |
| Dieu (n.) | God [Click on this word for a link to a translation of the French in this scene.] |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| differing (adj.) | different, varying, diverse |
| dii... | good gods |
| dii... | [Latin] all you gods and goddesses |
| diluculo... | to rise at dawn |
| dim (adj.) | dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre |
| dimension (n.) | bodily form, physical frame |
| dimension (n.) | bodily form, physical frame |
| dirge (n.) | funeral song, song of mourning |
| Dis (n.) | Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | rationality, faculty of understanding |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| dishonest (adj.) | dishonourable, discreditable, shameful |
| dishonest (adj.) | undutiful, unreliable, irresponsible |
| dishonesty (n.) | dishonour, shameful deed, disgraceful action |
| discharge (v.) | release from service, let go, dismiss |
| discharge (v.) | fire off, send forth, get rid of |
| disinsanity (n.) | madness, great foolishness |
| dismal (adj.) | disastrous, calamitous, devastating |
| dismount (v.) | [fencing] draw, remove from the sheath |
| disparity (n.) | inequality, dissimilarity, lack of quality |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | management, direction, supervision |
| displayed (adj.) | unfolded, opened, in full bloom |
| dispose of (v.) | make arrangements for |
| disposed (adj.) | inclined to be merry, feeling playful |
| disposed (adj.) | arranged, placed, distributed |
| disposer (n.) | settler, handler, manager |
| disposition (n.) | composure, state of mind, temperament |
| dispute (n.) | disputation, argument, debate |
| disroot (v.) | dislodge, displace, remove |
| disseat, dis-seat (v.) | unseat, throw, remove |
| dissemble (v.) | disguise, cloak, give a deceptive appearance to |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| distaff (n.) | device for weaving, spindle |
| distemper (n.) | malady, illness, derangement |
| distemper (v.) | disorder, derange, disturb, confuse |
| distemper (v.) | disorder, derange, disturb, confuse |
| distempered (adj.) | disordered, disturbed, diseased |
| distempered (adj.) | vexed, troubled, ill-humoured |
| distinguish (v.) | discriminate, decide between |
| distinguish (v.) | call, describe as, dub |
| distract (adj.) | deranged, mad, mentally disturbed |
| distractedly (adv.) | disjointedly, erratically, with agitation |
| distraction (n.) | madness, derangement, insanity |
| distraction (n.) | madness, derangement, insanity |
| distraction (n.) | madness, derangement, insanity |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divided (adj.) | broken, stifled, half-smothered |
| dividual (adj.) | different, separate [i.e. between man and woman] |
| divulge (v.) | proclaim, reveal, make publicly known |
| do (v.) | perform, play one's part, act |
| do (v.) | organize, arrange, manage |
| doer (n.) | achiever, performer, hero |
| dog at, be a | be adept at, be experienced in |
| dole (n.) | grief, sorrow, sadness |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| doom (v.) | condemn, pronounce judgement against |
| dormouse (adj.) | sleepy, dozing, slumbering |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubtful (adj.) | fearful, worried, apprehensive |
| dowset (n.) | testicles of a deer [considered a culinary delicacy] |
| dozens, by | in dozens of different ways |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| dram (n.) | [small dose of] poison |
| draw (v.) | pull out, force out |
| draw out (v.) | choose, select, find |
| dreg (v.) | [metaphor of] make cloudy [with dregs] |
| dress (v.) | [of wounds] treat, minister to, care for |
| drift (adj.) | driving, strong |
| drive (v.) | carry on, move along |
| driving (adj.) | drifting, driven by the storm |
| dry (adj.) | barren, arid, yielding no result |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| due (n.) | appropriate ritual, propriety |
| duello (n.) | established duelling code |
| dulcet (adj.) | sweet, mild, pleasant, agreeable |
| dun (adj.) | grey-brown |
| durance (n.) | confinement, imprisonment, incarceration |
| dure (v.) | endure, bear, withstand |
| durst, that thou | you wouldn't dare!, if you dare! |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| dying (adj.) | fading, dying away |
| ear (v.) | listen to, hear, give ear to |
| early (adv.) | at the outset, at first hearing |
| eddy (n.) | whirlpool |
| edify (v.) | profit, gain instruction |
| edify (v.) | profit, gain instruction |
| edify (v.) | enlighten, instruct, inform |
| ee (n.) | [northern form of] eye |
| eftsoons (adv.) | occasionally, from time to time |
| eke (adv.) | [archaism] also, moreover, too |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| element (n.) | place, sphere, station |
| element (n.) | (plural) substances from which all material things are made [believed to be earth, water, air, fire] |
| element (n.) | air, sky, heavens |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| Elysium | mythological location of heaven |
| Elysium | mythological location of heaven |
| embassy (n.) | message [especially via an ambassador] |
| emblem (n.) | image, symbol, allegory |
| embrace (v.) | welcome, joyfully accept |
| employment (n.) | matter, business, affair |
| emportment (n.) | fit of passion, state of emotion |
| emulous (adj.) | rivalling, competing, emulating |
| enamelled (adj.) | brightly coloured, multi-coloured, kaleidoscopic |
| enclose (v.) | seize, grip, imprison |
| encompass (v.) | surround, encircle, enclose |
| encounter (v.) | approach, go to, move towards |
| end (n.) | death, ending [of life] |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end, an / on | upright, vertical |
| end, an / on | upright, vertical |
| endless (adj.) | never-ending, impossible, unattainable |
| endure (v.) | undergo, suffer, put up with |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| enjoy (v.) | possess in love, sleep with |
| enjoying (n.) | experiencing, benefit, blessing |
| enlarge (v.) | release, set at large, discharge |
| enormous (adj.) | disorderly, abnormal, monstrous |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| enure, inure (v.) | accustom, habituate, adapt |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envy (n.) | admiration, desire [to be like], jealousy |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| enwrap (v.) | absorb, engross, enfold |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| equinoctial (n.) | celestial equator |
| ere (conj.) | rather than |
| errant (adj.) | wandering, straying, erring |
| error (n.) | defect, flaw, blemish |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (v.) | endow, settle upon, bestow (up)on |
| estimable (adj.) | appreciative, full of regard |
| et... | and I have completed a work that neither the anger of Jove nor fire |
| even (adj.) | equal, alike, same |
| even (v.) | make good, settle, put straight |
| even, e'en (adv.) | just [now] |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| everywhere (adv.) | here and there, in many places |
| evil (n.) | affliction, misfortune, hardship |
| example (n.) | precedent, parallel case |
| exceed (v.) | outdo, surpass, excel, be superior |
| except, except against (v.) | take exception to, object to, repudiate |
| exception (n.) | (often plural) objection, dislike, disapproval |
| excite (v.) | incite, stir up, move |
| exclaim against / on (v.) | decry, cry out against, rail at |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exercise (v.) | engage in manly sports, practise the martial arts |
| expectation (n.) | anticipation, hopefulness |
| express (adj.) | fixed, final, irrevocable |
| express (v.) | show, reveal, display |
| expressure (n.) | expression, attitude, look |
| exquisite (adj.) | ingenious, abstruse, far-fetched |
| extant (adj.) | in existence, living, existing |
| extent (n.) | assault, attack, onslaught |
| extinct (adj.) | extinguished, put out, quenched |
| extort (v.) | extract with force, wring out |
| extracting (adj.) | distracting, preoccupying, disconcerting |
| extravagancy (n.) | wandering, drifting, roving about |
| extravagant (adj.) | vagrant, straying, roaming |
| extreme (n.) | intense emotion, violent passion |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| eye-offending (adj.) | which hurts the eyes |
| fable (v.) | speak falsely, lie, fabricate |
| face (n.) | appearance, outward show, look |
| face (v.) | bully, intimidate, turn |
| face (v.) | exclude, expel; or: deny [to one's face] |
| faculty (n.) | function, power, capability |
| fadge (v.) | turn out, end up, come off |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (v.) | lose courage, show fear, lose heart, take fright |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | good, elegant, fine |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fairly (adv.) | fully, completely, entirely |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| faith (n.) | religious belief |
| faith (n.) | self-confidence, self-assurance |
| fall (n.) | cadence, lowering of tune |
| fall (v.) | fall short, fail, do not live up to |
| fall (v.) | fall short, fail, do not live up to |
| fall away (v.) | be thin, emaciate, waste away |
| fall to (v.) | begin to do, abandon oneself to |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | unfair, unjust, double-crossing |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (n.) | false person, deceiver |
| falsehood (n.) | delusion, deception, illusion |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fancy (v.) | like, love, admire |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| farce, force (v.) | stuff, cram |
| fare (v.) | go, happen, turn out |
| fare (v.) | go, happen, turn out |
| 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] |
| fast (adj.) | close, very near [to] |
| fat (adj.) | gross, heavy, dull |
| fat (v.) | fatten, feed up, nourish |
| fatal (adj.) | death-dealing, death-boding |
| fatuus | [Latin] foolish |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| fault (n.) | [hunting] break in a line of scent, loss of scent |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | mark of favour, gift, token [often a love-token] |
| favour (n.) | gesture or token of regard, bow, curtsy |
| fear (n.) | awe, reverence, dread |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fear (v.) | doubt, mistrust |
| fear (v.) | doubt, mistrust |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | causing fear, awe-inspiring, terrifying, alarming |
| feat (n.) | action, deed, conduct |
| feat (n.) | action, deed, conduct |
| feat (n.) | achievement, skill, accomplishment |
| fee (n.) | possession, property |
| fee'd (adj.) | paid by a fee, hired, bribed |
| feelingly (adv.) | pertinently, aptly, to the point |
| feigning (n.) | pretentiousness, posturing, courtly display |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fellow (n.) | counterpart, match, equal |
| fellow (n.) | worthless individual, good-for-nothing |
| fertile (adj.) | abundant, profuse, rich |
| ferula (n.) | cane, rod, stick [for punishment] |
| fescue (n.) | [device for indicating letters to young readers] pointer, rod, stick |
| fetter (v.) | restrain, overcome, suppress |
| fie away (v.) | be off, be gone |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | copy, image, likeness |
| figure (n.) | face; or: body |
| file (n.) | rank, status, standing |
| find (v.) | find the truth about, discover the reason for |
| finder (n.) | jury-member who determines if someone is insane, ascertainer |
| firago (n.) | virago, hero, fighter |
| fire-ill (n.) | burning disease [possibly: pox] |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| fit (v.) | find a fitting punishment, be revenged upon |
| fit (v.) | be fit, be in satisfactory condition |
| fit (v.) | supply [with what is fit], satisfy |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| flatter with / withal (v.) | encourage, foster [false] hope |
| fleshed (adj.) | blooded, initiated into fighting |
| flirt (v.) | scorn, jeer at, scoff at |
| flood (n.) | river, stream, rushing water |
| flourish with (v.) | wave, brandish, shake about |
| foil (n.) | setting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem] |
| foison, foizon (n.) | harvest, crop |
| follow (v.) | imitate, copy; take as a model [in fashion] |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| folly-fallen (adj.) | falling into folly, stooping to foolishness |
| fond (adj.) | eager [for], desirous [of] |
| fond (v.) | dote, be infatuated |
| for (conj.) | as for |
| for (conj.) | since |
| for (prep.) | on behalf of |
| for why, forwhy (adv.) | why, for what reason |
| forbear (v.) | leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] |
| force (n.) | energy, power, conviction |
| forego (v.) | perform before, carry out in the past |
| forehorse, fore-horse (n.) | foremost horse, leader [in a team of horses] |
| forgive (v.) | excuse, let off |
| form (n.) | imprinted shape, impressed image |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| formal (adj.) | normal, sane, rational |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forth (adv.) | forward |
| fortunate (adj.) | bringing good fortune, lucky, favourable |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| 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 |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| founder (v.) | make lame, cause to break down |
| frame (n.) | framework, structure, construction |
| frame (n.) | framework, structure, construction |
| frampold (adj.) | disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody |
| fraught (n.) | freight, cargo, goods |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| free (adj.) | generous, magnanimous |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| frenzy (n.) | distraction, agitation, delirium |
| fresh (adj.) | ready, eager, hungry |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| friend (v.) | befriend, sustain, assist |
| frieze (n.) | type of rough woollen cloth |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frisk (n.) | lively movement, caper, jig |
| friskin (n.) | antic, friskiness, playful action |
| from (prep.) | away from |
| front (v.) | confront, face, meet |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| fulsome (adj.) | distasteful, nauseating, repulsive |
| function (n.) | office, occupation, calling |
| function (n.) | office, occupation, calling |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| fury-innocent (n.) | [unclear usage] anyone in a calm state of mind; anyone passion-free |
| fustian (adj.) | high-flown, made up in a ridiculous way |
| futurely (adv.) | in the future, hereafter |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gait (n.) | proceedings, course, doings, steps |
| gall (n.) | spirit of anger, venom, ability to be angry |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gallant (n.) | man-of-war, warship |
| gallant of war (n.) | man-of-war, warship |
| galled (adj.) | sore, swollen, inflamed |
| galliard (n.) | type of lively, high-spirited dance |
| galliard (n.) | type of lively, high-spirited dance |
| gambol (n.) | leap, caper, antic |
| Ganymede (n.) | beautiful boy, son of a Trojan prince, taken by Jove to be cup-bearer to the gods |
| garden-house (n.) | small building in a garden [often used for lovers' assignations] |
| garland (n.) | wreath of victory |
| gaskins (n.) | loose-fitting trousers, wide breeches |
| gaud (n.) | gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket |
| gaudy (adj.) | paltry, showy, tastelessly ornate |
| gauntlet (n.) | armoured glove protecting the hand and wrist |
| geck (n.) | dupe, sucker, fool |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | castrate, spay |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| genius (n.) | soul, spirit, being |
| gentility (n.) | nobility, good birth |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | 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.) | refined, discriminating, sophisticated |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentlewoman (n.) | [formally polite address] madam |
| gently (adv.) | like a gentleman, honourably, with dignity |
| german, germane (adj.) | near related, closely akin |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| giddily (adv.) | lightly, carelessly, inconsequentially |
| giddy (adj.) | frivolous, flighty, fickle, irresponsible |
| giddy-paced | whirling, moving at a bewildering pace |
| gift (n.) | quality, accomplishment, talent |
| gin (n.) | snare, trap |
| gird (v.) | encircle, surround, ring |
| girth (n.) | circumference, perimeter |
| girth (n.) | saddle-securing belt around the body of a horse |
| give life | bring up, raise, nurture |
| give out (v.) | report, assert, make known |
| give way (v.) | keep out of the way [of], steer clear [of] |
| glade (n.) | opening, path, gap |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | [sand of the] hourglass |
| glister (v.) | glitter, sparkle, gleam |
| globy (adj.) | globular, bulging, protruding |
| gloss (n.) | brightness, freshness, shine, lustre |
| go (v.) | live, exist, breathe |
| go (v.) | be pregnant, be with child |
| go (v.) | be [like], suggest, present itself |
| go beyond (v.) | exceed, surpass, transcend |
| go on (v.) | go forward, press ahead |
| go through (v.) | do what is undertaken, keep one's word |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| goodness (n.) | excellence, virtue, fine qualities |
| goodness (n.) | piece of luck, good fortune |
| goose pen (n.) | goose-quill, quill-pen |
| Gorboduc (n.) | [pron: 'gawrboduhk] legendary King of Britain |
| grace (n.) | success, favourable outcome, fortune |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| gracious (adj.) | graceful, elegant, attractive |
| gracious (adj.) | pleasing, agreeable, inspired |
| grain, in | inherent, ingrained, indelible |
| grand guard | piece of tournament armour protecting the chest and left shoulder |
| grateful (adj.) | pleasing, agreeable, gratifying |
| gratillity (n.) | humorous version of ‘gratuity’ |
| graved (adj.) | furrowed, engraved [with lines] |
| gravity (n.) | respectability, authority, dignified position |
| gravity (n.) | old age, the aged, the elderly |
| grease (n.) | sweat, melted fat |
| great (adj.) | of high rank, eminent |
| great (adj.) | valiant, noble, honourable |
| grece, grise, grize (n.) | step, degree, grade |
| grece, grise, grize (n.) | step, degree, grade |
| Greek, foolish / merry | buffoon, merry person, silly joker |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| greet (v.) | bewail, lament, weep for |
| grey (adj.) | aged, senescent, very old |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grizzle (n.) | sprinkling of grey hairs |
| groan (v.) | utter groans during childbirth |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| gross (adj.) | dull, obtuse, ignorant |
| grossly (adv.) | materially, physically, with substance |
| grossness (n.) | flagrant nature, obviousness, enormity |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| ground (n.) | foundation, basis, root |
| ground-piece (n.) | [unclear meaning] painting used as a teaching-aid |
| grudge (v.) | grumble, complain, be discontented |
| guess (v.) | assume, surmise, suppose |
| guilty (adj.) | shameful, culpable, reprehensible |
| gull (n.) | dupe, fool, simpleton |
| gull (n.) | dupe, fool, simpleton |
| gull (n.) | dupe, fool, simpleton |
| gull (v.) | deceive, dupe, trick |
| gull-catcher (n.) | fool-trapper, trickster |
| gum (n.) | substance used as incense in ceremonies |
| gust (n.) | relish, taste, inclination |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | behaviour, bearing, demeanour |
| haggard (n.) | [falconry] wild hawk |
| hair-worth (n.) | hair's worth |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| half-sight (n.) | someone half-blind |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallowing, hallooing, halloing, holloing (n.) | shouting, hallooing, crying out |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| hand (n.) | ability, skill [with the hand] |
| hand (n.) | handwriting |
| hand, in | to deal with, here present |
| handsome (adj.) | proper, fitting, appropriate |
| handsome (adj.) | proper, fitting, appropriate |
| hanging (n.) | wall-covering, tapestry, curtain |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| happiness (n.) | good luck, success, good fortune |
| harbinger (n.) | forerunner, herald, precursor |
| hard (adj.) | painful, harrowing, tough |
| hard (adj.) | unpleasant, harsh, cruel |
| hard (adj.) | bad, poor, inadequate |
| hard (adv.) | badly, poorly, ill |
| hard (adv.) | close, near |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| hardy (adj.) | bold, daring, forward |
| hardy (adj.) | bold, daring, forward |
| harmless (adj.) | innocent, causing no harm |
| have (v.) | understand, grasp, comprehend |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have at (v.) | let's face, let's see |
| have with you | I'll join you, I'll be with you |
| having (n.) | fortune, estate, means |
| haviour (n.) | behaviour, manner, demeanour |
| hawk at (v.) | pursue, attack, chase |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| heart (n.) | utmost, maximum |
| heat (n.) | normal body temperature |
| heated (adj.) | angry, inflamed, enraged, aroused |
| heavenly (adj.) | divine, celestial |
| heavenly (adj.) | beautiful, delightful, sublime |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | difficult, hard, laborious |
| heed (n.) | consideration, care, attention |
| heels, at | close behind, in close pursuit |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| 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 |
| high (adv.) | fully, altogether |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hip, of the | with the hips, using his hip |
| Hippolyta (n.) | [pron: hi'polita] queen of the Amazons |
| hoar (adj.) | grey-white, hoary |
| hob, nob | give or take, come what may |
| hold (v.) | stay unbroken, hold out [in a fight] |
| hold (v.) | stay unbroken, hold out [in a fight] |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| hold (v.) | stop, cease, hold on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold out (v.) | sustain, maintain, keep up |
| holy tie | marriage |
| homage (n.) | act of homage, acknowledgement of allegiance |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | decency, decorum, good manners |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honour (n.) | fame, renown, glory |
| honour (n.) | credit, good name, reputation |
| hopeless (adj.) | beyond hope, impossible to hope for |
| hornbook, horn-book (n.) | [teaching device] leaf of paper, protected by a piece of thin horn, showing the letters of the alphabet and other information |
| horrid (adj.) | horrifying, frightful, terrifying |
| hotly (adv.) | angrily, passionately, fiercely |
| hour, in an | at the same time |
| house-clog (n.) | prison-restraint, shackle, fetter |
| housekeeper, house-keeper (n.) | householder, hospitable person |
| housewife, huswife (n.) | [pron: 'huzif] hussy, wanton, minx |
| hull (v.) | lie, float, drift [with sails furled] |
| hum (v.) | murmur approval, make encouraging noises |
| humble (adj.) | low-lying |
| humour (n.) | style, method, way, fashion |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| 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 |
| hurry (n.) | commotion, excitement, activity |
| Hymen (n.) | [pron: 'hiymen] Greek god who led a wedding procession; associated with a torch, crown of flowers, and flute |
| hyperbolical (adj.) | outrageous, immoderate, intemperate |
| chaffy (adj.) | [as of chaff] worthless, useless, trashy |
| chain (n.) | chain of office |
| champain, champaign (n./adj.) | expanse of open countryside |
| chance (n.) | outcome, situation |
| chance (n.) | what may have happened, conceivability, possibility |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (n.) | event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] |
| changeable (adj.) | of varying colour [when viewed from different angles], shot |
| changeling (n./adj.) | unsightly person [>> sense 1: an ugly or deformed child left by fairies in exchange for a beautiful one] |
| chantry (n.) | small private chapel |
| chaplet (n.) | garland, wreath |
| chaplet (n.) | garland, wreath |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| character (n.) | personal appearance, demeanour |
| chare (v.) | do, accomplish, finish |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (v.) | oblige, constrain, compel |
| charging-staff (n.) | lance used in jousting |
| charm (v.) | work magic [on], bewitch, enchant |
| charmer (n.) | enchanter/enchantress, worker of charms |
| chase (n.) | hunting ground, territory |
| chaste (adj.) | of allowed love-making [because married] |
| check at (v.) | [falconry] swerve to pounce on, turn towards, swoop at |
| check at (v.) | [falconry] swerve to pounce on, turn towards, swoop at |
| cheer (n.) | face, look, expression |
| cherries (n.) | [metaphor for] lips |
| cherry-pit (n.) | [children's game] throwing cherry-stones into a hole |
| cheverel (adj.) | flexible, yielding, pliant |
| chi passa | [ballad] Who goes by |
| chicken (n.) | child, little one |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chiding (n.) | telling-off, scolding, rebuke |
| choice (n.) | ability to choose, skill in choosing |
| choke (v.) | silence, quieten, still |
| chop (v.) | [various readings possible] pounce upon; seize; exchange |
| chough (n.) | jackdaw |
| chuck (n.) | chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] |
| ice (n.) | [metaphor for] cold contempt |
| idle (adj.) | trifling, unimportant, trivial |
| idleness (n.) | pastime, foolishness, silly diversion |
| if (conj.) | as long as |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | poor, inadequate, miserable |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | illness, malady, affliction |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| illustrate (v.) | show, indicate, make evident |
| Illyria (n.) | E seaboard of the Adriatic and its hinterland (Dalmatia); in modern Croatia |
| Illyria (n.) | E seaboard of the Adriatic and its hinterland (Dalmatia); in modern Croatia |
| image (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| impetticoat, impeticos (v.) | pocket up |
| import (v.) | be of importance to, concern, matter to |
| importance (n.) | urgent request, urging, encouragement |
| importment (n.) | [unclear meaning] importance, significance |
| imposition (n.) | extra burden, additional demand |
| impressure (n.) | imprint, impression, indentation, stamp |
| in (prep.) | at |
| incardinate (adj.) | malapropism for ‘incarnate’ |
| incensement (n.) | anger, wrath, fury |
| incontinence (n.) | lacking self-restraint, indulgence [in the pleasures of the flesh] |
| incredulous (adj.) | incredible, unbelievable |
| Indies (n.) | the East Indies, thought of as a region of great wealth |
| indifferent (adj.) | unconcerned, without a preference |
| indifferent (adv.) | moderately, tolerably, reasonably |
| indue, endue (v.) | endow, furnish, provide |
| inevitable | unavoidable, unable to be averted |
| inflame (v.) | increase, raise, charge extra |
| ingot (n.) | coin, piece |
| ingraft, engraffed (adj.) | ingrafted, ingrained, deep-rooted |
| ingrate (adj.) | ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| innocent (n.) | simpleton, dimwit, mental defective |
| innocent (n.) | simpleton, dimwit, mental defective |
| instance (n.) | illustration, example, case |
| instrument (n.) | agent, servant, retainer |
| instrument (n.) | agent, servant, retainer |
| intemperate (adj.) | excessive, immoderate, inordinate |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intercession (n.) | prayer, plea, entreaty |
| interest (n.) | valid claim [on], rights of possession [to] |
| interchangement (n.) | interchange, exchange |
| interlude, enterlude (n.) | short play, theatrical performance [staged to fill an interval] |
| intertangled (adj.) | intertwined, entwined, interlaced |
| intrate... | [Latin] come in, boys |
| invention (n.) | plan, scheme, stratagem |
| invention (n.) | novelty, fresh creation, innovation |
| invention (n.) | composition, written exposition |
| ipso... | by itself |
| Iris (n.) | Greek goddess of the rainbow; messenger of the gods, especially of Zeus and Hera |
| iron (n.) | iron weapon, steel, sword |
| iron (n.) | iron weapon, steel, sword |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (v.) | deceive, dupe, make a fool of |
| jadery (n.) | behaviour typical of an ill-tempered hack |
| jaw (v.) | bite, eat, devour |
| jealous (adj.) | anxious, uneasy, worried [about] |
| jealousy (n.) | concern, anxiety, solicitude |
| jean (n.) | type of twilled cotton cloth [= unsophisticated, unrefined] |
| jet (v.) | strut, swagger, parade |
| jewel (n.) | miniature in a jewelled setting |
| Jezebel (n.) | in the Bible, the infamous wife of King Ahab |
| jig (n.) | lively song; frivolous dance |
| jocund (adj.) | merry, joyful, cheerful |
| joinder (n.) | joining, union, uniting |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| judgement (n.) | expert, critic, judge |
| judgement (n.) | discretion, good sense, tact |
| jump (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| jump (v.) | agree, coincide, tally |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| justify (v.) | prove, confirm, demonstrate |
| keep (v.) | celebrate, solemnize |
| keep (v.) | guard, watch, tend |
| keep down (v.) | prevent from growing, keep small |
| keep touch (v.) | keep [one's] promise, prove reliable |
| keep touch (v.) | keep [one's] promise, prove reliable |
| ken (v.) | know, understand, be aware of |
| ken (v.) | see, make out, espy |
| key (n.) | tone, voice, manner of expression |
| kickshaw (n.) | trifle, triviality, worthless distraction |
| kind (adj.) | friendly, agreeable, pleasant |
| kind (n.) | nature, reality, character, disposition |
| kindly (adv.) | lovingly, gently, affectionately |
| kindness (n.) | friendship, affection, good will |
| knack (n.) | trifle, knick-knack, ornament |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knavery (n.) | roguish trick, rouguery, trickery |
| knoll (v.) | toll, ring, peal |
| know (v.) | acknowledge, remember, think [of] |
| know (v.) | recognize |
| know (v.) | find out, ascertain, learn [from] |
| la you | see, look now |
| label (v.) | attach as a codicil, affix as a supplementary note |
| labour (n.) | hard work, physical toil [with pun on childbirth] |
| lag (adj.) | late-coming, last, closing |
| lane (n.) | path, passage, way |
| lapse (v.) | apprehend, seize, detain |
| lard (v.) | permeate, saturate, pepper |
| large (adj.) | grandiose, impressive sounding |
| lark's-heels (n.) | larkspur |
| lastly (adv.) | in the end, finally |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| lately (adv.) | recently, of late |
| latest (adj.) | last, final |
| lath (n.) | thin wood |
| laud (n.) | praise, homage, honour |
| laund (n.) | clearing [in a wood], glade, grassy space |
| law, go to | sue, fight against, argue with |
| lay (n.) | song |
| lay out (v.) | expend, spend, use up |
| lay unto (v.) | add to, place along with |
| lay up (v.) | consign, put away, allocate |
| lead (v.) | put lead weights on |
| lean (adj.) | slight, mean, poor |
| leap (v.) | jump into, throw oneself into |
| leasing (n.) | skill in lying, ability to lie |
| least, of the | too small; or: inferior |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| lees (n.) | (plural) dregs, remains, remnants |
| leg (n.) | bending of a knee, genuflection, obeisance |
| Legion (n.) | in the Bible, the name of a devil |
| leman (n.) | lover, paramour, sweetheart |
| length (n.) | stride, distance [in leaping] |
| lenten (adj.) | dismal, meagre, scanty |
| let (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, snag |
| let (v.) | hinder, prevent, stand in the way |
| let down (v.) | lose, forfeit, give up |
| let fall (v.) | lower, debase, fail to live up to |
| Lethe (n.) | [pron: 'leethee] a mythological river of the underworld, causing oblivion to those who drank from it |
| level (adj.) | steady, steadfast, constant |
| lewdly (adv.) | stupidly, foolishly |
| libel (n.) | false statement, damaging attack [on women] |
| liberal (adj.) | coarse, licentious, promiscuous |
| lid (n.) | eyelid |
| lie (v.) | hang, depend, hinge |
| lie (v.) | hang, depend, hinge |
| lie (v.) | sleep, go to bed |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| lifelings (n.) | dear life |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| light (n.) | sign, signal, indication |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | find, think of |
| like, the | the same |
| lime (v.) | trap, snare, catch [as if by using birdlime] |
| limiter (n.) | arbiter, judge [of the limits of life] |
| line (v.) | strengthen, support, fortify |
| lineament (n.) | (plural) parts of the body, form, shape |
| lined (adj.) | filled, stuffed |
| list (n.) | limit, objective |
| list (v.) | listen |
| little, in | on a small scale, in miniature |
| live (v.) | stay afloat, avoid destruction |
| 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] |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| lock (v.) | keep captive, keep away, detain |
| look (v.) | find, seek, look for |
| look through (v.) | become visible, show clearly |
| lose (v.) | lose sight of, forget |
| lose (v.) | part with, let go of, give up |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| loss (n.) | losing, defeat, overthrow |
| loud (adj.) | heard everywhere, resounding |
| lover (n.) | companion, comrade, dear friend |
| low (adj.) | short, small |
| lowly (adj.) | humble, modest, submissive |
| lubber (n.) | clumsy dolt, blundering lout |
| Lucrece, Lucretia (n.) | [lu'krees] legendary Roman heroine, 6th-c BC, who killed herself after being raped by Tarquin |
| lusty (adj.) | tasty, flavourful, well-flavoured |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| maculate (adj.) | impure, spotted, stained |
| mad (adj.) | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
| mad (adj.) | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
| mad (adj.) | strange, bizarre, weird |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| madonna (n.) | my lady, madam |
| machine (n.) | show, entertainment; or: device |
| maid (n.) | virgin, unmarried woman |
| maid (n.) | virgin, unmarried woman |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| main (adj.) | very great, major, considerable |
| mainly (adv.) | entirely, completely, totally |
| maintain (v.) | defend, justify, support |
| make (v.) | bring success [to], prosper |
| make (v.) | bring success [to], prosper |
| make (v.) | create, bring about, produce |
| make good | justify, vindicate, confirm |
| make good | justify, vindicate, confirm |
| make in (v.) | go in, make [one's] way through |
| make out (v.) | go, go out |
| make up (v.) | reconcile, settle, arrange |
| malapert (adj.) | impudent, saucy, impertinent |
| malicious (adj.) | wicked, evil-minded, of ill will |
| malignancy (n.) | evil influence, inauspicious character |
| Mall, Mistress | Mary; several contemporary figures possible |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manikin (n.) | little man, puppet |
| manly (adv.) | heroically, bravely, gallantly |
| manner (n.) | (plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mark (n.) | notable sight, object of serious attention |
| mark (n.) | target, goal, aim |
| 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] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| market (n.) | opportunity to make a profit |
| market (n.) | purchase, spending opportunity, outlay |
| marrow (n.) | rich and nutritious substance derived from bone cavities |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| 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 |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| martialist (n.) | soldier, military man [i.e. follower of Mars] |
| masoned (adj.) | formed with masonry; or: mason-built |
| masterly (adv.) | from experience, in a masterly way |
| match (v.) | join in marriage, make a match |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| maugre (prep.) | [pron: 'mawguh] in spite of |
| may (v.) | to take part in May-day festivities |
| maying (n.) | May-day festivities |
| mead (n.) | meadow |
| meagre (adj.) | thin, slight, scrawny |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (v.) | intend for, have in mind for |
| measure (n.) | punishment, treatment, retribution |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meddle (v.) | fight, engage in combat, exchange blows |
| meditance (n.) | meditation, reflection, contemplation |
| meditation (n.) | thought, thinking |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meet (v.) | begin, start, keep |
| Meleager (n.) | [pron: melee'ager] son of Althaea, his life-span determined by an unburnt magic log; he murdered his uncles in a quarrel over the killing of a boar ravaging the fields in Calydon; in her rage Althaea burnt Meleager’s log on a fire, and he died |
| memory (n.) | history, memorial record |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| 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 |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merit (n.) | reward, just desert |
| Messaline (n.) | [pron: 'mesaleen] probably Marseilles, S France |
| Messaline (n.) | [pron: 'mesaleen] probably Marseilles, S France |
| metal of India | pure gold |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| method (n.) | table of contents, summary arrangement |
| mickle (adj.) | great, much, large |
| mind (v.) | think of, call to mind |
| mine (n.) | source of supply, abundant store |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| minister (v.) | provide, supply, give |
| misbecomingly (adv.) | unbecomingly, unattractively, unfittingly |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| misgive (v.) | make one feel uneasy, cause one to be apprehensive |
| mislike (v.) | dislike, be displeased with |
| misprision (n.) | mistake, error, misunderstanding, misconception |
| mitigation (n.) | lowering, softening, quietening |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| modesty (n.) | propriety, protocol, seemly behaviour |
| modesty (n.) | propriety, protocol, seemly behaviour |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| mollification (n.) | appeasement, placating, pacifying |
| moped (adj.) | bewildered, confused, in a daze |
| more (adj.) | greater |
| more (n.) | additional amount, extra quantity |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| motion (n.) | proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer |
| motion (n.) | emotion, inclination, desire, impulse |
| motion (n.) | emotion, inclination, desire, impulse |
| motion (n.) | [fencing] attack, execution |
| motley (n.) | distinctive dress of a fool |
| mounted (adj.) | exalted, high, lofty |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| muddy (adj.) | at a loss, confused, all at sea |
| mumble (v.) | grumble [beneath the breath], complain, mutter |
| murmur (n.) | rumour, hearsay, gossip |
| muset, musit (n.) | [of a hare] hiding-place, lair |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| mute (n.) | dumb servant [as in a Turkish court] |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | family, stock, kin |
| Narcissus (n.) | handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool; he pined away and was turned into a flower |
| Narcissus (n.) | handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool; he pined away and was turned into a flower |
| natural (adv.) | like a half-wit, idiotically |
| natural (adv.) | like a half-wit, idiotically |
| 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.) | human nature |
| nayword, nay-word (n.) | byword, proverb |
| near (prep.) | in attendance on |
| nearness (n.) | intimacy, close relationship |
| Nemean lion | monstrous lion, reputably invulnerable, from the region of Nemea; its destruction was one of the twelve labours of Hercules |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nerve (n.) | strength, vigour, forcefulness |
| new-conceived (adj.) | in early pregnancy |
| next (adj.) | nearest, shortest, most direct |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| nicely (adv.) | subtly, triflingly, fancifully |
| niceness (n.) | coyness, fastidiousness, excessive scruple |
| nick (n.) | nick of time, critical moment |
| niggard (v.) | begrudge, hoard, use sparingly |
| niggardly (adj.) | mean-minded, tight-fisted, miserly |
| nimble-set (adj.) | agile, athletic |
| nonpareil (n.) | person without equal, unique one, paragon |
| non-regardance (n.) | failure to respect, contempt, disdain |
| notable (adj.) | noted, notorious, conspicuous, infamous |
| note (n.) | characteristic, trait, distinctive feature |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| nothing (n.) | insignificance, unimportance, triviality |
| nullity (n.) | non-event, mere nothing, blank |
| number (n.) | (plural) metre, versification |
| nuncio (n.) | messenger, emissary |
| O (int.) | oh [used in emphatic emotion] |
| oak (n.) | crown of oak leaves [awarded to a victorious soldier] |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observe (v.) | honour, wait upon, show all courtesy to |
| observe (v.) | humour, gratify, indulge |
| obstruction (n.) | obstacle, difficulty, hindrance |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| 'Od | [in emphatic expressions] shortened form of 'God' |
| odds (n. plural) | probability, likelihood, odds-on |
| odour (n.) | perfume, fragrance, scent |
| of (prep.) | between |
| of (prep.) | in |
| off (adv.) | off-stage |
| offence (n.) | [in fencing] attacking stroke, offensive action |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | performance, business, intrigue |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| officer of arms (n.) | herald, pursuivant |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oil (n.) | smoothness, glibness, ingratiating manner |
| old (adj.) | hackneyed, worn-out, stale |
| old (adj.) | experienced, practised, skilled |
| old (adj.) | olden, ancient, bygone |
| old (adj.) | olden, ancient, bygone |
| olive (n.) | olive-branch [symbol of peace] |
| on (prep.) | because of |
| only (adj.) | outstanding, peerless, pre-eminent |
| open (adj.) | easy to get through; or: give too much of a view |
| open (adv.) | out in the open, in public |
| operance (n.) | operation, action, activity |
| opinion (n.) | gossip, suspicion, malicious rumour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| oppress (v.) | dominate, overwhelm, crush |
| orbed (adj.) | rounded, orb-like, spherical |
| order (n.) | prescribed practice, normal procedure |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| othergates (adv.) | otherwise, differently, in another way |
| out (adv.) | out of pocket |
| out (adv.) | in error, at fault, wrong |
| out (adv.) | out in the field, away fighting |
| outbreast (v.) | outsing, surpass in voice |
| outdure (v.) | endure, outlast, survive |
| outgo (v.) | outdo, outstrip, surpass |
| outside (n.) | appearance, look, outward show |
| overfar, over-far (adv.) | too far, to too great an extent |
| overflourish, over-flourish (v.) | heavily embellish, richly decorate |
| overrank , over-rank (adj.) | over-ripe; rotten, corrupted |
| overswear (v.) | swear over again |
| overture (n.) | disclosure, revelation |
| overweening (adj.) | arrogant, overambitious, high and mighty |
| overweigh (v.) | outweigh, exceed, prevail over |
| overwrestle , over-wrestle (v.) | surpass, outdo, exceed |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owlet, howlet (n.) | young owl, owl |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| paint (v.) | adorn, beautify, enhance |
| painted (adj.) | colourful, multi-coloured |
| Pallas (n.) | alternative name for Athene |
| Pandarus (n.) | [pron: 'pandarus] Trojan prince, killed by Diomedes; Cressida's uncle and go-between |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parish top (n.) | whipping-top kept for parishioners' use [of unclear purpose] |
| parle, parley (n.) | argument, altercation, exchange |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parlously (adv.) | astoundingly, amazingly, exceedingly |
| 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 |
| Parthian (adj.) | from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery |
| participate (v.) | take, receive, share in |
| pass (n.) | bout, exchange, round [in fencing] |
| pass upon (v.) | [unclear meaning] jest at; impose on; pass judgement upon |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passage (n.) | combat, contest, fight [= passage of arms] |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| passy-measures (adj.) | dancing with slow pace |
| path (n.) | way, course of action |
| pavin (n.) | type of stately dance, pavane |
| pay (n.) | reward, payment |
| pay (v.) | punish, pay back, retaliate against |
| pay (v.) | punish, pay back, retaliate against |
| peace (n.) | state of calm, amenable condition |
| peascod (n.) | pea-plant, pea-pod |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| pedagogus | [Latin] teacher |
| pedant (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| Peg-a-Ramsey (n.) | [dance tune] name of a spying wife in a contemporary ballad |
| Pelops (n.) | [pron: 'pelops] son of Tantalus, served to the gods at a banquet; Demeter ate his shoulder, which the gods replaced by one of ivory |
| pelting (adj.) | paltry, petty, worthless, insignificant |
| pencilled (adj.) | painted, shown in a painting |
| penner (n.) | pen-case, pen-holder |
| pennyworth, penn'orth (n.) | money's worth, bargain, good value |
| perdie, perdy (int.) | [French 'par Dieu'] by God |
| perdition (n.) | ruin, destruction, devastation |
| perfect (adj.) | completely prepared, fully made ready |
| perfect (adj.) | complete, totally accomplished, well-trained |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | by good fortune, by chance |
| perish (v.) | destroy, wither, become ruined |
| perpend (v.) | consider, ponder, reflect |
| personage (n.) | appearance, demeanour |
| personate (v.) | describe, represent, delineate |
| perspective (n.) | picture in which perspective is altered so as to appear distorted unless seen from a particular angle |
| persuade (v.) | convince, be sure, satisfy |
| pertain (v.) | belong, have a right |
| petticoat (n.) | long skirt |
| Philomel, Philomela (n.) | [pron: 'filomel] daughter of Pandion, king of Athens; Tereus raped her and cut out her tongue, but she told the tale in her embroidery; the gods turned her into a nightingale after she took her revenge |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phrygia (n.) | [pron: 'frijia] central plateau area of Asia Minor where Troy was situated |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| pia mater (n.) | [Latin] dutiful mother: membrane covering the brain; brain |
| pie (n.) | magpie |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | bit of ground, place |
| piece (n.) | creature, individual, person, woman |
| piece (n.) | accomplishment, forte, skill |
| piece (v.) | complete, make up, improve |
| Pigrogromitus (n.) | [pron: pigroh'gromitus] mock-astrology jargon |
| pilcher (n.) | pilchard |
| pinch (v.) | torment, pain, torture |
| pipe (n.) | voice |
| piss o'th' nettle | be in a bad temper, show irritation |
| pistol (v.) | shoot with a pistol |
| pitch (n.) | height, elevation, high aspiration |
| pitch (v.) | place oneself, settle, alight |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plain (n.) | open country |
| plant (v.) | fix in the ground, set up, place |
| plantain (n.) | variety of medicinal herb |
| play (v.) | play for, make bets about |
| play (v.) | stay idle, take a holiday |
| playfere (n.) | playfellow, playmate, companion |
| plea (n.) | quarrel, argument, strife |
| pledge (v.) | drink a toast to, drink to |
| pledge (v.) | drink a toast to, drink to |
| pleurisy, plurisy (n.) | excess, superfluity, superabundance |
| plight (n.) | good shape, health, fit condition |
| plight (v.) | betroth, engage |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| plum porridge | [contemptuous, for the type of person who would eat] rich, fruity porridge [= heavy, lumbering individual] |
| plum-broth (n.) | rich soup made of meat, fruit, and spices, especially eaten at Christmas |
| point (n.) | (usually plural) tagged lace [especially for attaching hose to the doublet] |
| point-device, point-devise (adv.) | to the last detail, to the point of perfection |
| pointed (adj.) | ending in a point, coming to a peak |
| poise (n.) | weight, heaviness, load |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| politic (adj.) | prudent, cautious, discreet, shrewd |
| politician (n.) | schemer, intriguer, plotter |
| politician (n.) | schemer, intriguer, plotter |
| polled (adj.) | bald, hairless |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| port (v.) | carry, bring; or: bring to port |
| portend (v.) | mean, signify, import |
| portion (n.) | dowry, marriage gift, settlement |
| pose (v.) | baffle, confuse, confound |
| position (n.) | [in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis |
| position (n.) | arrangement, ordering, sequence |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| post (n.) | door-post |
| post (n.) | door-post |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| posy (n.) | short piece of poetry [often inscribed inside a ring] |
| pourquoi (French adv.) | why |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practice (n.) | occupation, profession, line of work |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| practise on / upon (v.) | try to seduce, carry on with |
| praise (v.) | appraise, assess, put a valuation on |
| prank (n.) | trick, frolic, mischief |
| prank (n.) | outrageous deed, excessive behaviour |
| prank (v.) | dress up, deck out, adorn |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| precipitance (n.) | jumping from a great height, headlong fall |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| pregnant (adj.) | resourceful, wily |
| pregnant (adj.) | well-disposed, ready, inclined, receptive |
| prejudice (n.) | detriment, damage, misfortune |
| preordained (adj.) | intended, normal, appointed |
| presage (n.) | sign, indication, portent |
| present (n.) | available means, current resources |
| present (v.) | put forward [for immediate action] |
| present, this | just now, recently |
| 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 |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| preserve (v.) | keep, maintain, look after |
| press (v.) | urge, compel, spur |
| press (v.) | impress [as a stamp on a coin], imprint, mark |
| presuppose (v.) | suggest earlier, previously lay down |
| pretended (adj.) | intended, purposed, proposed |
| pretender (n.) | claimant, suitor, wooer |
| prettily (adv.) | cleverly, ingeniously; or: charmingly |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| prewarn (v.) | forewarn, forecast, predict |
| price (n.) | value, worth, importance |
| prick (n.) | thorn, prickle, barb |
| prime (adj.) | chief, dearest, favourite |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| prisonment (n.) | imprisonment, detention, captivity |
| private (n.) | privacy, own company, solitude |
| privately (adv.) | secretly, quietly, covertly |
| probation (n.) | investigation, examination, testing |
| proceeding (n.) | (plural) conduct, behaviour, actions |
| prodigal (n.) | waster, squanderer, spendthrift |
| produce (v.) | lead them forth, bring them out |
| proh... | [Latin] O God! Heaven help me! |
| proof (n.) | experience, actual practice, tried knowledge |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proof (n.) | evidence, demonstration, testimony |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | personal, private, individual |
| property (v.) | make a property of, treat as an object, exploit |
| propound (v.) | set before oneself, propose [as a goal] |
| propriety (n.) | proper character, real identity |
| prorogue (v.) | postpone, delay, defer |
| Proserpine, Proserpina (n.) | daughter of the corn-goddess Ceres; Hades, king of the Underworld, abducted her and made her his queen |
| prove (v.) | justify [one's] claim, establish |
| prove (v.) | prove to be true, turn out to be the truth |
| provender (n.) | feed, fodder |
| publish (v.) | speak openly of, talk about |
| puissance (n.) | power, might, force |
| pure (adv.) | purely, solely, only |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| purge (v.) | make up for, be rid [of], compensate |
| purchase (n.) | financial return, earning power |
| purchase (v.) | acquire, obtain, win |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| pursue (v.) | proceed with, take forward, continue |
| push (n.) | extremity, limit, measure |
| put down (v.) | crush, defeat, put to silence |
| put down (v.) | crush, defeat, put to silence |
| put up (v.) | sheathe, put away |
| puzzle (v.) | bewilder, perplex, baffle |
| pyramid (n.) | obelisk, pillar |
| pyramid (n.) | obelisk, pillar |
| Pythagoras (n.) | [pron: piy'thagoras] Greek philosopher and mathematician, 6th-c BC |
| quaint (adj.) | pretty, attractive, lovely |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | conversation, discourse, piece of talk |
| question, in contempt of | without the shadow of a doubt |
| Queubus (n.) | pron: kway'oobus] mock-astrology jargon |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quick (adj.) | sharp, keen, alert |
| Quinapalus (n.) | [pron: kwi'napalus] imaginary name for a learned authority |
| quirk (n.) | trick, turn, peculiarity |
| quit (v.) | release from service, let go |
| quit (v.) | rid, free, relieve |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quite (v.) | [= requite] reward, repay, recompense |
| quousque... | how much longer |
| race (n.) | descendants, children, posterity |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| railing (n.) | abuse, insulting speech, vilification |
| range (v.) | wander freely, roam, rove |
| rank (adj.) | foul-smelling, stinking |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rate (n.) | quantity, amount, instance |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| ravish (v.) | snatch from, tear from |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| reach (v.), past form raught | equal, match, attain to |
| reach (v.), past form raught | give, hold out |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| receive (v.) | consider, believe, regard |
| receiving (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment |
| reck (v.) | regard, heed, care [for] |
| reckoning (n.) | bill [at an inn], settling of account |
| recollected (adj.) | studied, artificial, refined |
| recommend (v.) | commit, commend, consign |
| record (n.) | recorder |
| record (n.) | recollection, memory |
| recover (v.) | get hold of, obtain, get |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| recreation (n.) | source of amusement, figure of fun |
| rectifier (n.) | one who puts things right, director |
| redemption (n.) | rescue, recovery |
| redress (n.) | relief, assistance, help, comfort |
| reduce (v.) | restore, bring back, lead back |
| reel (v.) | waver, become unsteady, turn suddenly |
| regard (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| regard (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| regard (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| regard (v.) | gaze upon, look down on, observe |
| regiment (n.) | rule, regimen, normal state |
| rehearsal (n.) | story, account, recounting |
| rejoicer (n.) | cheerer, encourager, consoler |
| relieve (v.) | aid, assist, rescue |
| religious (adj.) | devout, conscientious, scrupulous |
| reliques (n.) | antiquities, ancient ruins, old places |
| relish (n.) | liking, taste, inclination |
| relish (v.) | have a flavour [of], taste, savour |
| remember (v.) | remind, bring to someone's mind |
| remembrance (n.) | notice, paying attention |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remorse (n.) | consideration, thoughtfulness for others |
| removed (adj.) | estranged, remote, alienated |
| renegado (n.) | renegade, turncoat, deserter |
| renown (v.) | bring renown to, make famous |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repletion (n.) | over-indulgence, immoderate living |
| report (n.) | rumour, gossip, hearsay |
| report (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| respect (v.) | pay attention to, heed |
| restraint (n.) | captivity, imprisonment, confinement |
| retain (v.) | employ, take into service |
| retention (n.) | [medicine] power to retain emotion |
| retention (n.) | limit, restriction, holding back |
| reverberate (adj.) | reverberating, resounding, echoing |
| reverence, do | pay homage, worship, show respect [to] |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| revolve (v.) | consider, ponder, meditate |
| rheum (n.) | catarrh, head-cold, coughing and spluttering |
| riband (n.) | ribbon |
| right (adj.) | typical, true, classic |
| right (adj.) | in her right mind, sane, rational |
| right (adj.) | in her right mind, sane, rational |
| ripe (adj.) | ready, inclined, well-disposed |
| rise (v.) | get up, get out of bed |
| rolling (adj.) | flashing, expressive |
| rough (adj.) | difficult to manage, not thoroughly trained |
| round (adj.) | blunt, forthright, straight, plain-spoken |
| round (v.) | ring, encircle, surround |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rowel (n.) | small sharp wheel at the end of a spur |
| royal (adj.) | like a king, majestic |
| rubious (adj.) | ruby-coloured, deep red |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| rude (adj.) | [of wind or water] stormy, turbulent, harsh |
| rude (adj.) | [of wind or water] stormy, turbulent, harsh |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| rudesby (n.) | ruffian, piece of insolence, unmannerly fellow |
| rudiment (n.) | first principles, basic points |
| ruin (n.) | [metaphor for] destitute, case of hardship |
| ruin (n.) | [metaphor for] destitute, case of hardship |
| rule (v.) | control, direct, guide |
| sack (n.) | [type of] white wine |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sage (adj.) | solemn, grave, dignified |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| sanctity (n.) | true devotion, sacred intensity |
| sanctuary (n.) | holy place, church, religious place of safety |
| Satan (n.) | in Christian tradition, the Devil |
| Satan (n.) | in Christian tradition, the Devil |
| Saturn (n.) | Roman god of seed time and harvest |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saw (n.) | wise saying, platitude, maxim |
| say (v.) | speak, utter a sound |
| say (v.) | proclaim, announce, declare |
| say (v.) | proclaim, announce, declare |
| say (v.) | speak the truth, speak to the point |
| scab (n.) | scurvy fellow, scoundrel, villain |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarce (adv.) | with difficulty, hardly possible |
| scatheful (adj.) | harmful, damaging, injurious |
| scorn (n.) | object of scorn, target of mockery |
| scout (v.) | keep a lookout, watch out |
| screw (v.) | wrench, force, wrest |
| screw (v.) | twist, force, contort |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scurril (adj.) | scurrilous, coarse, vulgar |
| scurvy (adj.) | worthless, wretched, disagreeable |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| seal (v.) | mark by seal, put one's name to, agree |
| seal (v.) | confirm, ratify, approve |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| season (v.) | bring to maturity, ripen |
| season (v.) | imbue, infuse, fill |
| season (v.) | preserve, keep |
| secure (adj.) | over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident |
| sedge (n.) | variety of grassy plant, rush |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| self, one | a sole, one and the same, a single |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| semblative (adj.) | resembling, looking like |
| sempster (n.) | one who sews [as a profession], tailor |
| sense (n.) | mind, power of reason, wits |
| sense (n.) | mind, power of reason, wits |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| serious (adj.) | formal, important, solemn |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| serve (v.) | be of use, render service, be an advantage [to] |
| service (n.) | action, performance |
| service (n.) | employment, situation as a servant |
| set (adj.) | fixed, rigid, closed |
| set (adj.) | carefully composed, deliberately expressed |
| set (v.) | value, rate, esteem |
| set down (v.) | log, make note, put on record |
| set in (v.) | put in [his word], join in, intervene |
| set off (v.) | enhance, show to advantage, display by contrast |
| settle (v.) | establish, set up, give a home to |
| settled (adj.) | steady, steadfast, staunch |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| severally (adv.) | separately, individually |
| shade (n.) | (plural) the underworld, Hades |
| shadow (n.) | reflection, reflected image |
| shaft (n.) | [long and slender] arrow |
| shake (v.) | tremble, quake, shiver |
| shame (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, affront |
| shame (v.) | be ashamed, be embarrassed |
| shape (n.) | disguise, appearance, identity |
| shape (n.) | appearance, aspect, visible form |
| she (n.) | lady, woman, girl |
| sheep-biter (n.) | thievish fellow, shifty individual |
| shent (v.) | [from earlier verb ‘shend’] blamed, rebuked, reproached |
| shilling (n.) | coin valued at twelve old pence or one twentieth of a pound |
| shoulder-piece (n.) | armour covering the shoulder |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrew (n.) | vexatious person, troublesome individual [of either sex] |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| shrewdly (adv.) | maliciously, wickedly, mischievously |
| shrewishly (adv.) | like a woman, shrilly, sharply |
| schedule (n.) | inventory, list, itemization |
| school-doing (n.) | training, instruction, discipline |
| sib (adj.) | kin, related |
| sick (adj.) | longing, pining, avid |
| silly (adj.) | simple, lowly, humble |
| simulation (n.) | dissimulation, concealment, disguised meaning |
| sinew (n.) | mainstay, support, main strength |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| singularity (n.) | singular behaviour, odd conduct |
| sinister (adj.) | left |
| sinister (adj.) | malicious, adverse, impolite |
| sink (v.) | be ruined, give up, perish |
| sir (n.) | gentleman, lord, gallant, master |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skiff (v.) | go in a skiff [= small boat] |
| skill (n.) | judgement, knowledge, common sense |
| skill (v.) | matter, make a difference, be of importance |
| skill-less, skilless (adj.) | ignorant, unaware, unacquainted [with] |
| skip (v.) | pass over, fail to see, ignore |
| skip (v.) | jump over, avoid, pass by |
| skipping (adj.) | frivolous, flighty, frolicsome |
| skittish (adj.) | changeable, fickle, inconstant |
| 'slid (int.) | [oath] God's eyelid |
| 'slight (int.) | [oath] God's light |
| 'slight (int.) | [oath] God's light |
| slightly (adv.) | without much attention, neglectfully |
| slip (v.) | fail to hold, be broken off |
| slough (n.) | outer skin |
| smallness (n.) | softness, gentleness, high pitch |
| smile (n.) | trace, sign, hint |
| smile (v.) | make something happen by smiling |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| sneck up (v.) | buzz off, go hang |
| sod (v.) | boil, stew [from ‘seethe’] |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| softly (adv.) | slowly, gently |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| soldieress (n.) | female soldier |
| solemnity (n.) | ritual, ceremony, celebration |
| solicit (v.) | urge, move, incite, prevail upon |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| song of good life | drinking song |
| sonnet (n.) | song, lyric |
| sooth (adv.) | truly |
| sooth (n.) | truth |
| 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 |
| Sophy (n.) | [pron: 'sohfee] shah of Persia, possibly Abbas the Great, 16th-c |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sot (n.) | blockhead, idiot, dolt |
| sot (n.) | blockhead, idiot, dolt |
| sotted (adj.) | turned into a fool, besotted |
| soul (n.) | driving force, animating principle |
| sound (adj.) | large, severe, serious |
| sound (adj.) | unbroken |
| soundly (adv.) | severely, strongly, dearly, in full |
| sow (n.) | ingot, block, bar |
| Sowter (n.) | [shoemaker, cobbler] name of a stupid hound |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| spare (v.) | be free [at court], not needed |
| speak (v.) | proclaim, show, reveal |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| sphere (n.) | (plural) orbits [of the eye], sockets |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| spinster (n.) | domestic woman, one who stays at home spinning |
| spinster (n.) | domestic woman, one who stays at home spinning |
| spirit (n.) | courage, resolution, valour |
| spite (n.) | annoyance, vexation, irritation |
| spleen (n.) | amusement, delight, merriment |
| split (v.) | break up, split in two |
| spoiling (n.) | mutilation, disfiguring, marring |
| spoon (v.) | let run [with little or no sail] |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | exercise, athletic pastime |
| sportful (adj.) | playful, frolicsome, wanton |
| spread (v.) | cover, envelop, enfold |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| square (adj.) | good, sturdy, sound |
| square, out of | abnormal, disordered, deviant |
| squash (n.) | unripe pea-pod |
| stable (adj.) | steady, poised, self-possessed |
| staff (n.) | handle, shaft [of a weapon] |
| stage (n.) | platform, dais, stand |
| stagger (v.) | hesitate, waver, vacillate |
| stained (adj.) | dyed black |
| stake, at the | [bear-baiting] under attack; or [gambling]: at risk |
| stale (adj.) | ancient, long-standing, antiquated |
| stale (adj.) | worn out, past the prime of life |
| stammer (v.) | describe poorly, undervalue |
| stamp (v.) | press, impress, coin |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | be placed, set, arrange |
| stand (v.) | stand still, stop, cease moving |
| stand (v.) | stand still, stop, cease moving |
| stand by (v.) | support, uphold, maintain |
| stand off (v.) | stand back, draw back |
| standing (n.) | not ebbing or flowing |
| staniel (n.) | inferior kind of hawk; kestrel |
| star (n.) | fate, fortune, destiny [as determined by the stars] |
| star (n.) | sphere, fortune, rank |
| start (n.) | advantage, edge, upper hand |
| start (n.) | starting up, immediate reaction, sudden movement |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| starts, by / in | in fits and starts |
| state (n.) | stately phrasing, high-flown expression |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stave (n.) | staff, rod |
| stay (v.) | dissuade, stop, prevent |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | stop, halt, come to a standstill |
| stay for (v.) | wait for, await |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stealth (n.) | stealing away, furtive journey, clandestine act |
| steel (v.) | make firm, give strength |
| stick (v.) | decorate, adorn |
| stick (v.) | decorate, adorn |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| still (adj.) | lethargic, indolent, sluggish |
| still (adj.) | at rest, in repose |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| 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 |
| 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] |
| stirring (n.) | liveliness, animation, vivacity |
| stock (n.) | stocking |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stomach (n.) | anger, resentment, vexation |
| stone-bow (n.) | type of cross-bow which shoots stones, catapult |
| stool-ball (n.) | type of bat-and-ball game, with a stool in place of a wicket |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| store (n.) | available money, resources, means |
| store (n.) | abundance, plenty, surplus, quantity |
| stoup (n.) | cup, flagon, jug, tankard |
| stout (adj.) | brave, valiant, resolute |
| stout (adj.) | proud, haughty, arrogant |
| stow (v.) | [as of a ship] fill up with cargo |
| Strachy (n.) | [unknown meaning] possibly a local house or institution |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strained (adj.) | forced, artificial, feigned |
| strait (adj.) | tight, close-fitting, narrow |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| strangely (adv.) | like a stranger, distantly, in an unfriendly manner |
| strangeness (n.) | estrangement, disaffection, coldness, aloofness |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| strangle (v.) | quench, eclipse, stifle |
| straying (adj.) | winding, twisting, rambling |
| streamer (n.) | banner, pennant, standard |
| strewing (n.) | (plural) things to be scattered |
| strike (n.) | measure [of variable value - usually, a bushel] |
| strike (v.) | fight, engage in fighting |
| strong (adj.) | great, serious |
| stubborn (adj.) | uncompromising, unyielding, obstinate |
| stuck-in (n.) | [fencing] thrust, lunge |
| studied (adj.) | deliberate, carefully planned, intentional |
| study (n.) | preparation, learning, memorizing [of a part] |
| study (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| style (v.) | call, name, designate |
| style (v.) | appoint, order, assign |
| subdued (adj.) | overcome, overwhelmed, subjugated |
| substractor (n.) | detractor, slanderer, calumniator |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | crafty, cunning, wily |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suffer (v.) | undergo, sustain, endure |
| suffer (v.) | hold up, stand up, remain valid |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| suggest (v.) | present ideas, make suggestions |
| suing (adj.) | persistently entreating, importuning, chasing |
| suit (n.) | clothing, dress, garb |
| 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 (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (v.) | match, compare, equate |
| suit (v.) | dress, clothe, equip |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| sully (v.) | dim, stain, tarnish |
| sulphur (n.) | fire, fiery substance, hellfire |
| sun (n.) | sunrise, dawn, daybreak |
| sunder (v.) | separate, split up, part |
| supportance (n.) | support, propping up, reinforcement |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| surly (adj.) | imperious, haughty, arrogant |
| surprise (v.) | take prisoner, capture [especially: suddenly, unexpectedly] |
| swabber (n.) | deckhand, sailor who washes the deck |
| swaggering (n.) | blustering, bullying, quarrelling |
| swart, swarth (adj.) | swarthy, dusky, of dark complexion |
| swarth (n.) | swathe, strip, chunk |
| sway (v.) | move, proceed, progress |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| swearing (n.) | act of swearing, moment of oath-taking |
| sweet (adj.) | perfumed, scented, fragrant |
| sweeting (n.) | sweetheart, darling, dearest |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetness (n.) | delight, pleasure, charm |
| swelling (adj.) | billowing, rising up |
| swim (v.) | move gracefully, glide, undulate |
| swine (n.) | wild boar |
| swine (n.) | wild boar |
| synod (n.) | assembly, council, gathering |
| tabor (n.) | type of small drum, especially used in revelling |
| taborer (n.) | player of a tabor |
| taborer (n.) | player of a tabor |
| tack about (v.) | change course, run against the wind |
| tackle (n.) | things, equipment, gear |
| tackling (n.) | rigging [of a ship], tackle |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| taint (v.) | disparage, denigrate, belittle |
| taint (v.) | impair, harm, injure |
| taint (v.) | impair, harm, injure |
| taint (v.) | spoil, go rotten |
| tainted (adj.) | infected, diseased |
| take (v.) | accept, receive, escape with |
| take out (v.) | study, learn; also: draw forth |
| take up (v.) | settle, make up, resolve |
| tale (n.) | false rumour, story, tittle-tattle |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| tang (v.) | ring out, utter resoundingly |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Tartar (n.) | Tartarus; underworld place of confinement for those who incurred the wrath of the gods |
| taste (v.) | act as taster, make trial [as if by taste] |
| taste (v.) | try out, test, put to the proof |
| taste (v.) | try out, test, put to the proof |
| Taurus (n.) | Bull [second sign of the zodiac, associated with cuckoldry] |
| taxation (n.) | demand for money, financial claim |
| tediosity (n.) | tediousness, bother, trouble |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tender (v.) | grant, consent to |
| tender (v.) | rate, esteem, regard |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tenderly (adv.) | carefully, attentively, gently |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | synopsis, digest, summary [of a performance] |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | meaning, purpose, intention |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | meaning, purpose, intention |
| term (n.) | state, condition, circumstance |
| term (n.) | word, expression, utterance |
| term (n.) | word, expression, utterance |
| terrene (adj.) | earthly, human, in this world |
| tester, testril (n.) | sixpenny piece |
| text (n.) | theme, subject, topic |
| that (conj.) | to show that |
| thaw (v.) | dissolve, soften, melt |
| Theban (adj./n.) | [pron: 'theeban] from Thebes |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Theseus (n.) | [pron: 'theesius] legendary king of Athens; killer of the Minotaur; he conquered the Amazons and married their queen, Hippolyta |
| thick (adj.) | deep, heavy, profound |
| thing (n.) | [contemptuous] being, creature, base thing |
| third (v.) | achieve a third of, reduce to a third |
| thou (v.) | use ‘thou’ to someone as an insult |
| thought (n.) | melancholic reflection, anxiety, sorrow, worry |
| thought is free | think what you like |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| thriftless (adj.) | useless, worthless, unprofitable |
| tickle (v.) | beat, flog, rain blows on |
| tickle (v.) | beat, flog, rain blows on |
| tickle up (v.) | gratify, give pleasure, arouse |
| tickling (n.) | flattery, gratifying, pleasing |
| tilly-fally, tilly-vally (int.) | nonsense, fiddlesticks |
| timely (adj.) | early, premature |
| time-pleaser (n.) | time-server, follower of fashion |
| timorous (adj.) | fearful, apprehensive, doubting |
| title (n.) | possession, lordship, dominion |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| titler (n.) | person asserting a right, claimant |
| to (prep.) | according to |
| tod (n.) | bush, bushy tuft |
| together (adv.) | all at once, at the same time |
| token (n.) | emblem, badge, coat-of-arms |
| token (n.) | keepsake, present, memento |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| top (n.) | platform at the top of a mast |
| top (v.) | tighten, pull tight on |
| tosspot (n.) | drunkard, sot, tippler |
| tottering (adj.) | wavering, vacillating, fluctuating |
| toy (n.) | foolish dislike, silly aversion |
| toy (n.) | whim, caprice, trifling matter |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| trace (n.) | path, way; or: team [of horses, linked by traces] |
| trace (v.) | imitate, pursue, follow in one's footsteps |
| trace (v.) | tread a measure, dance some steps |
| trade (n.) | business, dealings |
| traffic (n.) | trade, commerce, business, merchandise |
| transport (v.) | carry away, captivate, enrapture |
| transport (v.) | carry away, captivate, enrapture |
| trappings (n.) | ornaments, embellishments, bits and pieces |
| travail, travel (n.) | movement, motion, passage |
| travail, travel (n.) | journeying, travel [often overlapping with the sense of 'labour'] |
| travail, travel (n.) | journeying, travel [often overlapping with the sense of 'labour'] |
| tray-trip (n.) | type of dicing game [depending on the throw of a three] |
| Trent (n.) | river flowing south and then north-east in the English Midlands |
| trespass (n.) | wrong, offence, injustice, crime |
| trice (n.) | brief period, moment, instant |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trick (n.) | peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, distinguishing trait |
| trip (n.) | [wrestling] foot movement which causes an opponent to fall |
| triplex (n.) | [music] triple time |
| tripping (adj.) | light-footed, nimble |
| Troilus (n.) | [pron: 'troylus] youngest son of Priam and Hecuba; killed by Achilles; lover of Cressida |
| troth (n.) | truth, good faith |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| true (adj.) | legitimate, rightful, honourable |
| truly (adv.) | fairly, justly, rightly |
| truss up (v.) | hang, string up |
| try (v.) | experience, undergo, endure |
| try (v.) | contest, decide, fight out |
| tuck (n.) | rapier, long slender sword |
| tumble (v.) | perform acrobatic feats |
| turn (n.) | winding path, twisting street, sidestreet |
| turn (v.) | spin round, whirl about, go round and round |
| turn (v.) | turn away, face the other way |
| turn away (v.) | send away, dismiss from service |
| twenty, and | [ballad catch phrase, used as an intensifer] and many more |
| twenty, and | [ballad catch phrase, used as an intensifer] and many more |
| umpire (n.) | arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator |
| unauspicious (adj.) | inauspicious, discouraging, unpromising |
| unblest (adj.) | out of favour, disapproved of |
| unbounded (adj.) | unrestrained, uninhibited, uncontrollable |
| uncandied (adj.) | thawed, dissolved, melted |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| unconsidered (adj.) | ignominious, unrespected, disregarded |
| uncourteous (adj.) | discourteous, unfriendly |
| uncurrent (adj.) | unacceptable, not legally current, worthless |
| understand (v.) | stand under the force of [with pun on ‘comprehend’] |
| understanding (n.) | intellect, intelligence, brain |
| undertake (v.) | approach, make overtures to, commit to deal with |
| undertake (v.) | take on, fight with, engage in combat with |
| undertaker (n.) | champion, helper, upholder |
| undertaker (n.) | person who takes on a task |
| under-world (n.) | earth, terrestrial world |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| unearthed (adj.) | unburied; or: dug out, disclosed |
| unfeared (adj.) | not feared, unfrightening |
| unfeignedly (adv.) | genuinely, sincerely, honestly |
| unfirm (adj.) | unsteady, flighty, capricious |
| unfriended (adj.) | deprived of a friend, friendless |
| unfriended (adj.) | deprived of a friend, friendless |
| ungird (v.) | take off, remove, put off |
| ungracious (adj.) | inconsiderate, graceless, unmannerly |
| unhappy (adj.) | hapless, miserable, wretched |
| unhatched (adj.) | unmarked, unhacked; or: undrawn |
| unchary (adv.) | carelessly, incautiously, unguardedly |
| unjust (adj.) | unfaithful, false [to honour] |
| unlike (adj.) | unlikely, improbable, doubtful |
| unpanged (adj.) | undistracted by pain, untormented |
| unprizable (adj.) | worthless, of little value |
| unreasoned (adj.) | not to be thought about, undebated |
| unsettle (v.) | become unsettled, be disturbed |
| unsettled (adj.) | disturbed, troubled; also: unresolved, unfixed |
| unstaid (adj.) | unsteady, unsettled, vacillating |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| unto (prep.) | to |
| unwappered (adj.) | unexhausted, fresh, energetic |
| upshot (n.) | remaining stroke, final shot [as in archery, determining the result] |
| usage (n.) | treatment, handling, conduct |
| use (n.) | profit, interest, premium |
| use (n.) | activity, practice, enterprise |
| use (n.) | activity, practice, enterprise |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use thy freedom | do what you want, do your own thing |
| usurp (v.) | take wrongful possession of, misappropriate |
| usurp (v.) | supplant, oust, impersonate |
| usurped (adj.) | false, counterfeit, disguising |
| utensil (n.) | distinctive feature, functional part |
| vagary (n.) | wandering, displacement, roaming about |
| vainness (n.) | boasting, ostentation, vanity |
| validity (n.) | value, worth, estimation |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| Vapians (n.) | [pron: 'vaypians] mock-astrology jargon |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vault (n.) | roof, covering, ceiling |
| venerable (adj.) | commanding esteem, deserving of great respect |
| vengeance (adj.) | formidable, tremendous, terrific |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| venture, venter (v.) | run a risk, take a chance, dare to act |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Ver (n.) | [personification of] spring, springtime |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| vestal (adj.) | as a virgin priestess |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| vice (n.) | (usually capitalized) buffoon, stage jester; a character representing vice in morality plays |
| videlicet (adv.) | [pron: vi'deliset] namely |
| view (n.) | inspection, examination |
| vile, vild (adj.) | shameful, contemptible, wretched |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| viol-de-gamboys (n.) | viola da gamba |
| virginals (n.) | small keyboard instrument |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | outward appearance, aspect, air |
| visage (n.) | outward appearance, aspect, air |
| visaged (adj.) | featured, looking |
| visitating (adj.) | visiting, attending, observing |
| voice (n.) | talk, rumour, opinion |
| void (adj.) | empty, lacking, devoid |
| void (adj.) | empty, lacking, devoid |
| voluble (adj.) | changeable, inconstant, mutable |
| vouch (v.) | make good, uphold, support |
| vouchsafed (adj.) | well-bestowed, kindly granted |
| vox (n.) | proper voice, right manner of speaking |
| Vulcan (n.) | Roman god of fire, and the gods' blacksmith; his forge was under Mt Etna, and thus associated with destruction and hell |
| vulgar (n.) | familiar, ordinary, everyday |
| vulgo (adv.) | [unclear meaning] popularly, commonly; in everyday speech |
| wain-rope (n.) | waggon-rope |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| 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 |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | equivocal, ambiguous, uncontrollable |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| wanton (adj.) | lascivious, lewd, obscene |
| wanton (adj.) | feminine; or: child-like |
| wanton (adj.) | [jocularly] naughty, wicked, mischievous |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| ward (n.) | [fencing] defensive posture, parrying movement |
| Ware (n.) | [pron: wair] town in Hertfordshire |
| warrant (v.) | act as a pledge for, give an assurance about |
| warrant (v.) | authorize, sanction, license |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| wash a tile | labour in vain, work to no purpose |
| water (n.) | urine |
| water (n.) | lustre, sheen, quality |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| way (n.) | best path, course of action |
| ways, come thy / your | come along |
| weaken (v.) | lower, reduce, lessen |
| wear (v.) | fashion, adapt, conform |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weigh (v.) | weigh anchor, heave up the anchor |
| welkin (n.) | sky, firmament, heavens |
| welkin, out of one's | out of one's element, none of one's business |
| well-a-day (int.) | exclamation of grief, sorrow, upset, etc |
| well-favoured (adj.) | good-looking, attractive in appearance |
| well-found (adj.) | of proven merit, of established reputation, commendable |
| well-willer (n.) | well-wisher, one who offers good will |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| where (conj.) | whereas |
| whipstock (n.) | whip-handle |
| whipstock (n.) | whip-handle |
| whirligig (n.) | spinning-top, roundabout |
| whistle, go | carry on to no purpose, waste [one's] time |
| white-haired (adj.) | fair-haired |
| wide (adj.) | wide of the mark, mistaken |
| wife (n.) | woman |
| wild (adj.) | erratic, irregular, unruly |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| willing (adj.) | dynamic, energetic |
| willow (adj.) | made of leaves from the willow tree [a symbol of the grief felt by a deserted or unrequited lover] |
| willow (int.) | [in song] expression of sadness and unrequited love |
| win (v.) | deserve, earn, merit |
| wind (v.) | sound, blow |
| windy (adj.) | windward, situated towards the wind [so that scent will travel away from the follower] |
| wink (v.) | blink |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wise (adj.) | discreet, sensible, prudent |
| wise woman, wisewoman (n.) | fortune-teller, witch, sorceress |
| wish (n.) | (plural) good wishes |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | cunning plan, ingenious design |
| wit (n.) | lively person, sharp-minded individual |
| wit (n.) | lively person, sharp-minded individual |
| wit (n.) | lively person, sharp-minded individual |
| wit (n.) | lively person, sharp-minded individual |
| 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 (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 |
| witless (adj.) | stupid, foolish, crazy |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| witty (adj.) | intelligent, ingenious, sensible |
| wonder (n.) | feeling of wonder, astonishment, marvelling |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wonder (v.) | stare in curiosity, look in fascination |
| woodcock (n.) | type of game bird, thought to be easily tricked or snared; simpleton |
| work (v.), past form wrought | embroider, make, sew |
| world (n.) | whole of mankind, human race, mass of society |
| world (n.) | times, life, state of affairs |
| worm (n.) | germ, microbe, bug |
| worn (adj.) | worn out, exhausted, spent |
| worth (n.) | means, resources, wherewithal |
| worth (v.) | become of, happen to, fall on |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| yare (adj.) | quick, deft, adept |
| yeoman (n.) | keeper of the wardrobe |
| yield (v.) | communicate, deliver, represent |
| zany (n.) | stooge, clown's assistant, mimic |
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