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.
| abed, a-bed (adv.) | in bed |
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abide (v.) | stay, remain, stop [in a position] |
| absolute (adj.) | curt, peremptory, blunt |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| accordant (adj.) | sympathetic, ready to agree, responsive |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, judgement [especially by God] |
| act (n.) | performance, staging, production |
| action (n.) | movement, demeanour, gesture |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| actual (adj.) | active, involving specific activity |
| adage (n.) | proverb, saying, maxim |
| Adam (n.) | in the Bible, the first human being, in the Garden of Eden, who disobeyed God |
| Adam Bell | famous 16th-c archer |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| address (v.) | prepare, make ready, poise to act |
| adhere (v.) | agree, suit, fit the circumstances |
| admired (adj.) | wonderful, amazing, remarkable |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advertisement (n.) | advice, warning, instruction |
| advice (n.) | judgement, opinion, warning |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affection (n.) | disposition, character, state of mind |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affeered (adj.) | [legal] assured, confirmed, settled |
| afterward (adv.) | afterwards |
| agate (n.) | dwarf, midget [as of a tiny figure carved in an agate-seal] |
| agitation (n.) | movement, motion, activity [physical, not mental] |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| Acheron (n.) | [pron: 'akeron] Underworld abyss and river, which souls of the dead must cross |
| aim at (v.) | judge, consider, rate |
| air-drawn (adj.) | drawn through the air; or: drawn in the air |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | attack, assault |
| alarum (v.) | arouse, urge on, incite |
| alarum-bell, 'larum-bell (n.) | warning bell |
| alarum-bell, 'larum-bell (n.) | warning bell |
| 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.) | marriage |
| all-thing (adv.) | completely, altogether, wholly |
| alms (n.) | charity, good deed, meritorious act |
| amend (v.) | get better, recover, revive, heal |
| amiable (adj.) | amorous, loving, tender |
| amiable (adj.) | beloved, desirable, lovable |
| amorous (adj.) | expressing love |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | time-worn, experienced, renowned |
| ancientry (n.) | decorum, old-fashioned formality, ancient dignity |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even 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 |
| angel (n.) | demon, evil spirit, attendant spirit |
| angerly (adv.) | angrily, grouchily, testily |
| annoyance (n.) | injury, harmfulness, danger |
| 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 |
| answer (v.) | live up to, correspond to, be equal to |
| answer (v.) | fulfil, meet, satisfy |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | fantastic, bizarre, weird |
| antic, antick(e), antique (n.) | grotesque figure, grinning jester, buffoon |
| anticly, antiquely (adv.) | grotesquely, like a buffoon, in an antic manner |
| Antony, Mark | Roman leader in 1st-c BC |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apart (adv.) | away from here; or: separately; [in stage directions] to one side |
| ape (n.) | fool, idiot, jackass |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (v.) | clothe, dress up, trick out |
| apply (v.) | be directed, be given, attend well to |
| appoint (v.) | determine, resolve, purpose |
| apprehend (v.) | perceive the significance, discern, grasp the matter [of] |
| apprehension (n.) | sharpness of mind, quickness of uptake |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approved (adj.) | tested, tried, established, proven |
| approved (adj.) | tested, tried, established, proven |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| Arabia (n.) | region of SW Asia, thought of as a desert area |
| argument (n.) | proof, evidence, demonstration |
| argument (n.) | subject, point, theme, target |
| argument (n.) | subject, point, theme, target |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| argument (n.) | discussion, debate, dialogue |
| argument (n.) | power of reasoning, keenness in debate |
| armed (adj.) | armoured, mail-clad, furnished with defences |
| aroint (v.) | be gone, away with you |
| arrant (adj.) | downright, absolute, unmitigated |
| arrant (adj.) | downright, absolute, unmitigated |
| arras (n.) | tapestry hanging |
| art (n.) | accomplishment, achievement, skill |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| artificial (adj.) | produced by the black arts |
| aspicious (adj.) | malapropism for ‘suspicious’ [or ‘auspicious’] |
| assault (n.) | attack, temptation, snare |
| assay (n.) | effort, attempt |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| attempt (n.) | attack, assault |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attire (n.) | head-dress |
| attired (adj.) | wrapped, clothed, swathed |
| auger-hole (n.) | hole drilled by an auger; tiny spot |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| augur, augure (n.) | augury, prophecy, divination |
| authorize (v.) | vouch for, approve, speak with authority |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| avouch (v.) | justify, warrant, defend |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| badge (v.) | mark [as if by a badge], stain |
| bachelor (n.) | unmarried person [man or woman] |
| bait (v.) | harass, persecute, torment |
| baldric, baldrick (n.) | leather shoulder belt, strap [for holding a bugle, sword, etc] |
| ball (n.) | royal golden orb |
| band (n.) | bond, obligation, tie |
| bane (n.) | ruin, woe, destruction |
| bank (n.) | coast, shore |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| bar (n.) | obstruction, barrier, obstacle |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| barn, barne (n.) | child, baby |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| baste (v.) | sew loosely, tack together, stitch up |
| bate (v.) | abate, modify, lessen |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | keep, present, show |
| 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 in hand | abuse, take advantage of, delude, deceive |
| bear in hand | abuse, take advantage of, delude, deceive |
| bearherd, bear-herd, bearard, bearward, berrord (n.) | bear-keeper, bear-handler [for dancing or baiting] |
| 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 |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| Beelzebub, Belzebub (n.) | [pron: bee'elzebub, 'belzebub] in Christian tradition, the Devil; or, a principal devil |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| before (adv.) | in the front |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| being that (conj.) | since, seeing that |
| Bel (n.) | Babylonian god, in the Bible discredited by Daniel |
| beldam, beldame (n.) | hag, witch, loathsome old woman |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| bellman (n.) | bell-ringer who announces an impending death [as of a condemned prisoner] |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| belong (v.) | be the duty of, pertain to |
| bend up (v.) | exert, strain, wind up |
| benison (n.) | blessing, benediction |
| bent (adj.) | determined, intent, resolved |
| bent (n.) | disposition, constitution, temperament |
| bent (n.) | degree, capacity, extent [to which a bow can be bent] |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beside (prep.) | by the side of |
| best (adj.) | most appropriate, most suitable |
| bestow (v.) | accommodate, lodge, quarter |
| bestride (v.) | stand over, protect, safeguard |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | remember, recollect |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | speedily, soon, in a short time |
| betray (v.) | deceive, seduce, mislead |
| bid (v.), past form bade | pray, entreat, beg, ask |
| bill (n.) | [applied to various kinds of long-handled spear-like weapon] halberd; bill-hook |
| bill (n.) | [applied to various kinds of long-handled spear-like weapon] halberd; bill-hook |
| bill (n.) | notice, label, proclamation, placard |
| bill (n.) | inventory, list, catalogue |
| bird-bolt, burbolt (n.) | short blunt-headed arrow for shooting birds |
| Birnan, Birnam (n.) | Birnam, Dunkeld, near the River Tay, Scotland |
| birth (n.) | royal birth, noble ancestry |
| birthdom (n.) | kingdom of birth, birthright, native land |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| bladed (adj.) | many-bladed, abounding in shoots |
| blaspheme (v.) | slander, defame, defile |
| blast (n.) | storm, rage, angry breath |
| blasted (adj.) | blighted, withered; accursed, malevolent |
| blazon (n.) | description, representation, delineation |
| bleeding (adj.) | bloody, blood-soaked, bloodstained |
| bless (v.) | guard, protect, safeguard |
| blindworm (n.) | slow-worm |
| blithe (adj.) | merry, happy, joyful |
| block (n.) | [of hats] style, fashion, shape, mould |
| blood (n.) | disposition, temper, mood |
| blood (n.) | disposition, temper, mood |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | colouring, healthy complexion, blushing |
| blood (n.) | colouring, healthy complexion, blushing |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | man of fire, hot-blooded fellow, spirited youth |
| blood-boltered (adj.) | with hair matted with blood, with tangled bloody knots of hair |
| bloody (adj.) | involving bloodshed |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| bloody (adj.) | able to cause bloodshed |
| blown (adj.) | in full flower, in its bloom |
| board (v.) | accost, address, approach, tackle |
| bode (v.) | forebode, portend, predict, augur |
| bode (v.) | forebode, portend, predict, augur |
| bodement (n.) | omen, portent, augury |
| bold, be / make | presume, venture, take the liberty |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bonny (adj.) | fine, beautiful, splendid |
| book (n.) | (plural) good books, favour, regard |
| book (n.) | book-learning, scholarship, erudition |
| boot, to | in addition, as well |
| bosom (adj.) | intimate, confidential, close |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom, in one's | privately, intimately |
| botch (n.) | flaw, blemish, clumsy result |
| bottle (n.) | wicker basket |
| bout (n.) | round, turn of the floor, division of a dance |
| brain (n.) | (plural) witticisms, clever remarks |
| brain-sickly (adv.) | foolishly, in such an addle-headed way |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| break (on, upon) (v.) | [of jokes] crack, make |
| break (v.) | speak, exchange |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | broach a matter, speak |
| break (v.) | reveal, disclose, impart |
| breast (n.) | heart |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathing (n.) | delay, interval, pause |
| breed (n.) | lineage, inheritance, stock |
| breech (v.) | cover [as if with breeches] |
| brewed (adj.) | matured, made up, ready to appear |
| brinded (adj.) | streaked, striped, tabby |
| bring (v.) | accompany, conduct, escort |
| broad (adj.) | widespread, far-reaching, widely diffused |
| broad (adj.) | plain, candid, frank |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| brother, sworn | companion-in-arms, devoted friend |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| bruit (v.) | report, announce, proclaim |
| buckler (n.) | small round shield |
| burden, burthen (n.) | bass accompaniment [in a song] |
| but (conj.) | that |
| cabin (v.) | cage, pen in, shut up in limiting bounds |
| call (v.) | reckon, say to be |
| candle-waster (n.) | burner of midnight oil, someone who wastes candles by reading late at night |
| canker (n./adj.) | wild-rose, dog-rose [that grows wildly] |
| capon (n.) | chicken, castrated cockerel [bred for eating] |
| card (n.) | [compass-card, on which the 32 points of the compass are marked] model, accurate guide |
| carduus benedictus | [Latin] blessed thistle, a medicinal herb |
| career (n.) | [of a horse in a combat] charge, gallop, course |
| career (n.) | rapid course, height, full swing |
| careless (adj.) | uncared for, untended |
| carpet-monger (n.) | frequenter of [carpeted] boudoirs, ladies' man |
| carriage (n.) | bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| carve (v.) | design, make up, shape artistically |
| case (n.) | holder, covering, receptacle |
| casing (adj.) | encasing, surrounding, enveloping |
| cast (v.) | [wrestling] throw down, make fall |
| cast the water | inspect the urine; diagnose the disease |
| catalogue (n.) | list, register, roll-call |
| catch (v.) | seize, get hold of, capture |
| catch (v.) | seize, get hold of, capture |
| catch (v.) | seize, get hold of, capture |
| cause (n.) | affair, business, subject |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| censure (v.) | judge, think of, give an opinion of [not involving blame] |
| cestern, cesterne (n.) | variant spelling of ‘cistern’ [= water receptacle, vessel, reservoir] |
| cinquepace (n.) | five-step capering dance |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| civet (n.) | type of musky perfume [obtained form the civet cat] |
| civil (adj.) | seemly, decent, well-behaved |
| clap into (v.) | strike up with, enter briskly into |
| claw (v.) | flatter, fawn upon, butter up |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clear (adv.) | cheerfully, brightly, with unclouded face |
| clearness (n.) | freedom from suspicion, appearance of innocence |
| clepe (v.), past forms clept, yclept | [archaism] call, name, style |
| clerk (n.) | parish clerk, prayer-leader |
| cling (v.) | wither, shrivel, shrink up |
| clog (n.) | wooden block, heavy piece of wood |
| clog (v.) | impede, hinder, obstruct [progress] |
| cloistered (adj.) | confined, restricted [as in a cloister] |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adv.) | closely, staying near |
| close (adv.) | closely, staying near |
| close (v.) | join, unite, combine [again] |
| close (v.) | enclose, include, contain |
| closet (n.) | private repository for valuables, cabinet |
| cloudy (adj.) | sullen, gloomy, scowling |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | cloth case or pocket worn by a man at the front of breeches or hose; also: what it contains |
| cog (v.) | cheat, swindle, hoodwink, wheedle |
| coign (n.) | projecting corner, prominent position |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| Colmekill (n.) | Iona, island off the W coast of Scotland; once the traditional burial place for Scottish kings |
| colours (n.) | colour-ensigns, standard-bearers |
| combustion (n.) | tumult, confusion, disorder |
| come over (v.) | exceed, surpass |
| come what come may | come what may, whatever happens |
| comfect (n.) | sweetmeat, sugar-plum, comfit |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| comparison (n.) | jibing allusion, scoffing analogy |
| compartner (n.) | associate, partner |
| compass (v.) | surround, be in the middle of |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| compose (v.) | make up, produce, fashion |
| composition (n.) | settlement, truce, coming to terms |
| comprehend (v.) | malapropism for ‘apprehend’ |
| comprehend (v.) | malapropism for ‘apprehend’ |
| compt, in | held in trust, subject to account |
| compunctious (adj.) | remorseful, contrite, conscience-stricken |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conclude (v.) | decide, resolve, settle |
| condition (n.) | quality, behaviour, attribute, habit |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| confidence (n.) | malapropism for ‘conference’ |
| confineless (adj.) | boundless, unlimited, endless |
| confirmed (adj.) | resolute, determined, purposeful |
| confirmed (adj.) | resolute, determined, purposeful |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| conjecture (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, evil doubt |
| conjure (v.) | expel evil spirits from, exorcise |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| consent (n.) | opinion, feeling, counsel |
| consider (v.) | reflect, think carefully, ponder, contemplate |
| constable (n.) | leader of the Watch, chief officer |
| construction (n.) | interpretation, reading, explanation |
| consumption (n.) | wasting disease, venereal disease |
| contemptible (adj.) | scornful, disdainful, full of contempt |
| contend (v.) | compete, vie, rival |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| contented (adj.) | willing, ready, agreeable |
| continent (adj.) | self-restraining. self-controlled, discreet |
| continuer (n.) | someone with staying-power, person who keeps going |
| contriver (n.) | intriguer, schemer, plotter |
| controlment (n.) | control, restraint, check |
| convert (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| convert (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| convert (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| convey (v.) | manage, conduct, carry on [in secrecy] |
| conveyance (n.) | skill, dexterity, facility |
| convince (v.) | defeat, overcome, overpower |
| convince (v.) | defeat, overcome, overpower |
| cool (v.) | chill with terror, become cold with fear |
| copy (n.) | [legal] type of tenure, copyhold; also: process of replication |
| corporal (adj.) | corporeal, material, physical |
| corporal (adj.) | bodily, physical |
| cost (n.) | outlay, expense, expenditure |
| counsel (n.) | resolution, intention, purpose |
| counsel (n.) | secret, inmost thought, confidence |
| countenance (v.) | face up to, confront |
| counterfeit (n.) | likeness, portrait, image |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| counterfeit (v.) | pretend, feign, make believe |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| counterpoise (v.) | equal, match, rival |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| course (n.) | [in bear-baiting] attack by a set of dogs |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (v.) | chase, hunt, pursue |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | curtsy, bow, gesture of respect |
| covertly (adv.) | secretly, stealthily, surreptitiously |
| coverture (n.) | shelter, canopied bower, covered retreat |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| crack (n.) | cannon-shot, explosive charge |
| crafty (adj.) | skilfully made, cleverly designed |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crest (n.) | [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece |
| crib (v.) | shut up [as in a tiny hovel], confine within a small space |
| cross (adv.) | across, in the middle |
| cross (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, stumbling block |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| crotchet (n.) | strange notion, perverse idea, whimsical fancy |
| crown (n.) | head |
| crown (n.) | head |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| cur (n.) | dog, mastiff, watch-dog [without a contemptuous sense] |
| curiously (adv.) | skilfully, carefully, proficiently |
| currier (n.) | runner, messenger, courier |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curtsy, curtsey (n.) | courtly ceremony, mannered politeness |
| custom (n.) | habit, usual practice, customary use |
| cut (n.) | ornamental gap in a dress to show the colour underneath |
| cyme (n.) | [debated reading] plant-top, head of a plant; drug which induces vomiting |
| daff (v.), past form daft | put off, deflect, sidetrack |
| daff (v.), past form daft | put to one side, thrust aside |
| dainty (adj.) | fastidious, scrupulous, refined, particular |
| dame (n.) | lady, mistress, woman of rank |
| Dan, Don (n.) | [don, short form of Latin ‘dominus’] master, sir |
| dangerous (adj.) | threatening, severe, menacing |
| dareful (adj.) | audacious, bold, full of defiance |
| daw (n.) | jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| deadly (adv.) | extremely, implacably, to the death |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| dear (adj.) | of great worth, valuable, precious |
| dearness (n.) | affection, fondness, warmth |
| decern (v.) | malapropism for ‘concern’ |
| decree (v.) | arrange, decide, resolve |
| deep (adj.) | solemn, weighty, important |
| deep (adj.) | solemn, weighty, important |
| defeat (n.) | act of destruction, ruin |
| defect (n.) | deficiency, shortcoming |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| delicate (adj.) | pleasant, delightful, congenial |
| delicate (adj.) | pleasure-seeking, voluptuous, self-indulgent |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| demi-wolf (n.) | dog/wolf cross-breed |
| deprave (v.) | defame, disparage, deride |
| derive (v.) | descend |
| desartless (adj.) | underserving, lacking in merit [malapropism for ‘deserving’] |
| deserve (v.) | be worthy, be entitled to honour |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| despite (v.) | spite, anger, wreak malice on |
| despite of, in (prep.) | in spite of |
| dew (v.) | bedew, moisten, water |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| die (v.) | suffer pain, go through agony |
| die (v.) | suffer pain, go through agony |
| difference (n.) | [heraldry] variation, distinguishing mark [on a coat-of-arms] |
| diminitive (adj.) | diminutive |
| directly (adv.) | immediately, at once |
| direful (adj.) | dreadful, terrible, frightful |
| direness (n.) | horror, terror, dread |
| disaster (n.) | misfortune, instance of bad luck |
| discomfort (n.) | discouragement, loss of heart |
| discover (v.) | expose, uncover, give away |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discovery (n.) | reconnaisance, reconnoitring, spying |
| disjoint (v.) | fall to pieces, become disjointed |
| disloyal (adj.) | unfaithful, adulterous, two-timing |
| dismal (adj.) | disastrous, calamitous, devastating |
| dismal (adj.) | disastrous, calamitous, devastating |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | management, direction, supervision |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| displace (v.) | remove, banish, get rid of |
| disposition (n.) | natural temperament, normal state of mind |
| dispute (v.) | deal with, handle, struggle against |
| disseat, dis-seat (v.) | unseat, remove from the throne |
| dissembler (n.) | hypocrite, deceiver, charlatan |
| dissembly (n.) | malapropism for ‘assembly’ |
| distance (n.) | [fencing: see sense 1] enmity, discord, dissension |
| distempered (adj.) | insane, deranged, lunatic |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| ditch-delivered (adj.) | born in a ditch |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| division (n.) | [music] variation, modulation |
| do (v.) | do harm, cause trouble |
| do (v.) | perform, play one's part, act |
| doctor (n.) | scholar, model of intelligence |
| doff (v.) | throw off, get rid of, do away with |
| dollar (n.) | German silver coin |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| doom (n.) | doomsday, day of judgement |
| doom (n.) | doomsday, day of judgement |
| dotage (n.) | doting, infatuation, excessive affection |
| dotage (n.) | doting, infatuation, excessive affection |
| dotard (n.) | old fool, senile idiot |
| double (adv.) | doubly, for the second time, twice over |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubtful (adj.) | fearful, worried, apprehensive |
| downfall, down-fall (adj.) | downfallen |
| down-sleeve (n.) | long sleeve to the wrist |
| downy (adj.) | soft as down, comfort-giving |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| dread (adj.) | frightening, terrifying, fearful |
| drenched (adj.) | full of drink, drowned |
| drovier (n.) | drover, cattle-dealer |
| dry (adj.) | dried, withered, shrivelled |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| dudgeon (n.) | [of a dagger] handle, hilt, haft |
| dull (adj.) | gloomy, melancholic, sullen |
| dump (n.) | plaintive melody, mournful song |
| dun (adj.) | dark, murky, gloomy |
| Dunsinane (n.) | Dunsinnan, W of Dundee, E Scotland |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| easy (adv.) | easily |
| ecstasy (n.) | emotion, state of mind, feeling |
| ecstasy (n.) | fit, bout of madness, frenzied behaviour |
| ecstasy (n.) | fit, bout of madness, frenzied behaviour |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | sign, mark, token, manifestation |
| effect (n.) | sign, mark, token, manifestation |
| eftest (adj.) | [unclear malapropism] quickest, most convenient |
| element (n.) | substance, raw material, physical matter |
| embassage, ambassage (n.) | message, errand, business, mission |
| embassage, ambassage (n.) | message, errand, business, mission |
| embrace (v.) | accept, avail oneself of |
| eminence (n.) | special honour, exceptional homage |
| empoison (v.) | poison, corrupt, destroy |
| encounter (n.) | liaison, intercourse, amorous affair |
| encounter (v.) | approach, go to, move towards |
| end (n.) | scrap, fragment, tag, ending |
| end (n.) | outcome, result, issue |
| endure (v.) | let, allow, permit |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| enigmatical (adj.) | enigmatic, mysterious, puzzling |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| enraged (adj.) | passionate, ardent, furiously aroused |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entirely (adv.) | sincerely, heartily |
| epicure (n.) | pleasure-seeker, glutton |
| epithet (n.) | turn of phrase, expression |
| equally (adv.) | to an equal degree, justly |
| equivocation (n.) | ambiguous usage, double-meaning |
| equivocator (n.) | dealer in ambiguities, trader in double meanings |
| equivocator (n.) | dealer in ambiguities, trader in double meanings |
| estate (n.) | state, kingdom |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| eternal (adj.) | immortal, everlasting |
| eterne (adj.) | eternal, everlasting, for ever |
| Ethiop, Ethiope (adj./n.) | Ethiopian, African, person with a dark countenance |
| even (adj.) | straightforward, forthright, direct |
| evenly (adv.) | in an even direction, along the same lines |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| evidence (n.) | witness, testimony, avowal |
| Evil, the | the king's evil, scrofula [a lymphatic disease] |
| examination (n.) | malapropism for ‘examine’ |
| exceed (v.) | outdo, surpass, excel, be superior |
| excellency (n.) | excellence, accomplishment, talent |
| excite (v.) | incite, stir up, move |
| exclamation (n.) | malapropism for ‘acclamation’; complaint, outcry |
| execution (n.) | killing, slaying, slaughter |
| exhibition (n.) | malapropism for ‘commission’ |
| expectation (n.) | situation of being expected |
| expedition (n.) | haste, speedy action, prompt dispatch |
| experimental (adj.) | on the basis of experience, often observed |
| extenuate (v.) | mitigate, lessen, tone down |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| eye (n.) | supervision, appearance, presence |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| faculty (n.) | function, power, capability |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adj.) | plausible, flattering, seductive |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith-breach (n.) | breach of faith, treason, treachery |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| 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 (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adv.) | wrongly, erroneously, in error |
| false (adv.) | wrongly, erroneously, in error |
| false (adv.) | slanderously, faithlessly, with such calumny |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, mind, mental state |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fantastical (adj.) | imaginary, unreal, illusory |
| fantastical (adj.) | imaginary, unreal, illusory |
| farce, force (v.) | stuff, cram |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| farrow (n.) | [of pigs] litter, young, piglet |
| fashion (v.) | arrange, contrive, manage |
| fashion (v.) | form, shape, make [into] |
| fashion-monging (adj.) | fashion-following, dealing in fashions, dandified |
| fatal (adj.) | ominous, full of foreboding, doom-laden |
| fatal (adj.) | ominous, full of foreboding, doom-laden |
| father (n.) | old man, venerable sir |
| father (v.) | show one's paternal origin, resemble one's father |
| favour (n.) | pardon, leave, kind indulgence |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fee'd (adj.) | paid by a fee, hired, bribed |
| fee-grief (n.) | individual sorrow, personal distress |
| fell (adj.) | mighty, terrible |
| fell (adj.) | mighty, terrible |
| fell (n.) | skin, hide |
| fence (n.) | fencing ability, skill at swordplay |
| fence (n.) | defence, barrier, protection |
| fenny (adj.) | fen-living, marshland-dwelling |
| festival (adj.) | light-hearted, befitting a holiday |
| fetch in (v.) | lead on, take in, trick into a confession |
| fetter (v.) | restrain, overcome, suppress |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | register, list, roll |
| file (n.) | register, list, roll |
| file (v.) | defile, corrupt, taint |
| fine (adj.) | finely clothed, smartly dressed |
| fine (n.) | outcome, final result, conclusion |
| first (n.) | beginning, outset, start |
| first and last, at | to one and all, from beginning to end |
| firstling (n.) | first product, first fruits |
| fit (n.) | conflict, beating, turmoil |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fit (v.) | supply [with what is fit], satisfy |
| fit (v.) | supply [with what is fit], satisfy |
| fitful (adj.) | full of fits, marked by paroxysms |
| flat (adj.) | downright, plain, basic |
| flaw (n.) | gust, squall, blast |
| fleer (v.) | jeer, grin scornfully, laugh mockingly |
| fleet (n.) | dancing company, group, assembly |
| flight (n.) | archery contest, flight-shooting |
| flighty (adj.) | swiftly conceived, quickly vanishing |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout at (v.) | mock, jeer, scoff |
| flouting (adj.) | mocking, scoffing, scornful |
| foil (n.) | sword, rapier |
| foining (n./adj.) | [fencing] thrusting, lunging |
| foison, foizon (n.) | [pron: 'foyzn] abundance, plenty, profusion |
| force (v.) | reinforce, strengthen, augment |
| forehand, fore-hand (adj.) | beforehand, previously committed |
| fork (n.) | forked tongue |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| forward (adj.) | promising, early-maturing, precocious |
| foundation (n.) | charitable institution |
| founded (adj.) | firmly based, secure, stable |
| fountain (n.) | spring, source, well |
| frailty (n.) | body, frame |
| frame (n.) | plan, established order, scheme of things |
| frame (n.) | framing, plotting, contriving |
| frame (n.) | framework, structure, construction |
| frame (v.) | arrange, organize, plan |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| franchised (adj.) | free from evil, upright |
| free (adj.) | frank, undisguised, open |
| free (adv.) | freely, in a liberal way |
| fret (v.) | distress oneself, worry, express discontent |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| friend, to | as a friend, friendly |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fry (n.) | brood, offspring, progeny |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| fume (n.) | harmful vapour [rising from the stomach to the brain] |
| function (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| furbished (adj.) | gleaming, shining; or: refurbished, refitted |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| galloglass, gallowglass (n.) | axe-wielding Irish soldier |
| general (adj.) | all-embracing, universal, comprehensive |
| genius (n.) | attendant spirit, guardian spirit |
| gentle (adj.) | refined, discriminating, sophisticated |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | made peaceful, become violence-free |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gently (adv.) | quietly, tamely, without a fight |
| germen (n.) | seed, life-forming elements |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| getting (n.) | begetting, procreation, breeding |
| giddily (adv.) | madly, foolishly, insanely |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | cover, coat, smear |
| gin (n.) | snare, trap |
| gin, 'gin (v.), past form gan, 'gan | begin [to] |
| gin, 'gin (v.), past form gan, 'gan | begin [to] |
| girdle, turn one's | find an outlet for anger, put up with it |
| give out (v.) | proclaim, announce, herald |
| give out (v.) | report, assert, make known |
| glass (n.) | magic mirror, crystal ball |
| glass (n.) | magic mirror, crystal ball |
| gloss (n.) | deceptive appearance, plausibility |
| go (v.) | join, follow, be in tune |
| go about (v.) | endeavour, set to work, start trying |
| go about with (v.) | get the better of, set to work on |
| go off (v.) | die, pass away, depart |
| good, do one | make prosper, enable to succeed |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| goodness (n.) | benefit, advantage, successful outcome |
| good-year / goodyear, what the | [expression of impatience] what the deuce |
| goose (adj.) | stupid, foolish, idiotic |
| goose (n.) | smoothing iron |
| Gorgon (n.) | generally applied to Medusa, one of three monsters who had snakes in their hair, ugly faces, huge wings, and whose staring eyes could turn people to stone |
| gospelled (adj.) | converted to the gospel, Christian |
| gossip-like (adj.) | gossiping, tattling, chattering |
| gout (n.) | drop, spot, trace |
| graced (adj.) | stately, dignified, gracious |
| gracious (adj.) | filled with divine grace, godly, devout |
| gracious (adj.) | delightful, lovely, charming |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grant (n.) | granting, gift, reason for agreeing to a request |
| grave (adj.) | respected, revered, wise |
| grief (n.) | pain, torment, distress |
| grief (n.) | pain, torment, distress |
| grieved (adj.) | aggrieved, wronged, ill-used |
| gripe (n.) | grip, hold, grasp |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| guard (n.) | trimming, trapping, adornment |
| guarded (adj.) | ornamented, trimmed, tricked out |
| guerdon (n.) | [pron: 'gerdn] reward, recompense |
| guise (n.) | way, custom, practice |
| gulf (n.) | huge stomach, voracious gut |
| gull (n.) | trick, hoax, deception |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| haggard (n.) | [falconry] wild hawk |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| halfpence (n.) | fragment, tiny piece, bit |
| half-world (n.) | hemisphere, half of the globe |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| halting (adj.) | hesitating, limping, faltering |
| handsome (adj.) | proper, fitting, appropriate |
| hangman (n.) | rascal, rogue, reprobate |
| hap (n.) | luck, chance, accident |
| happiness (n.) | pleasing demeanour, felicitous manner |
| happiness (n.) | good luck, success, good fortune |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| harbinger (n.) | forerunner, herald, precursor |
| harbinger (n.) | forerunner, herald, precursor |
| harm (n.) | injury, hurt, pain |
| harness (n.) | armour |
| harp (v.) | guess, express in words, give voice to |
| harpy (n.) | mythical rapacious bird, half woman, half vulture [symbolizing divine retribution] |
| haunt (v.) | frequent, visit habitually |
| having (n.) | fortune, estate, means |
| hawk at (v.) | pursue, attack, chase |
| head, to one's | to one's face, frankly, openly |
| headborough (n.) | parish officer, town constable |
| hearken after (v.) | inquire into, find out about |
| heavily (adv.) | sorrowfully, sadly, gloomily |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | brutal, oppressive, wicked |
| heavy (adj.) | brutal, oppressive, wicked |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| Hecat, Hecate (n.) | [pron: 'hekat, 'hekatee] Greek goddess of the underworld; associated with magic, ghosts, witchcraft |
| Hecat, Hecate (n.) | [pron: 'hekat, 'hekatee] Greek goddess of the underworld; associated with magic, ghosts, witchcraft |
| Hecat, Hecate (n.) | [pron: 'hekat, 'hekatee] Greek goddess of the underworld; associated with magic, ghosts, witchcraft |
| Hector (n.) | son of Priam, married to Andromache; the bravest Trojan, who led out their army to battle |
| hedge-pig (n.) | hedgehog |
| hell-kite (n.) | kite from hell, hellish savage |
| hem (int.) | make a noise like ‘hmm’ |
| hemlock (n.) | variety of poisonous plant |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| hereafter (adv.) | at some time in the future |
| here-approach (n.) | arrival here |
| here-remain (n.) | stay, visit, sojourn |
| hermit (n.) | one who prays for another, beadsman |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| highly (adv.) | ambitiously, to be in a high position |
| high-proof (adj.) | tested to the highest level, of proven strength |
| hit (v.) | match, fall in [with], coincide [with] |
| hobby-horse (n.) | buffoon, clown, joker |
| hold (v.) | keep, preserve, conserve |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| hold up (v.) | continue, keep going, carry on |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | genuine, real, true |
| honest (adj.) | innocent, well-intentioned, innocuous |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| honour (n.) | fame, renown, glory |
| hoodwink (v.) | deceive, delude |
| horn (n.) | type of wind instrument |
| horn-mad (adj.) | [as of horned beasts] furious, enraged, raving mad |
| hose (n.) | [pair of] breeches |
| hose (n.) | [pair of] breeches |
| hour (n.) | time, moment |
| hour (n.) | time, moment |
| housekeeper, house-keeper (n.) | domestic watchdog, housedog |
| hum (v.) | say ‘hum’ [as a sign of displeasure, dissatisfaction, impatience, etc] |
| humane (adj.) | civil, benevolent |
| human-kindness (n.) | natural feelings, human qualities |
| humour (n.) | secretion, fluid, juice |
| 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.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| hurly-burly (n.) | commotion, uproar, turmoil |
| husbandry (n.) | thrift, good economy, careful management |
| Hymen (n.) | [pron: 'hiymen] Greek god who led a wedding procession; associated with a torch, crown of flowers, and flute |
| Hyrcan tiger | [pron: 'herkan] tiger of Hyrcania, proverbial for its ferocity |
| chair (v.) | keep on the throne |
| challenge (v.) | reproach, reprove, reprimand |
| Cham (n.) | khan or oriental emperor; emperor of China |
| chamber (n.) | bedchamber, bedroom |
| chamber (n.) | bedchamber, bedroom |
| chamber (n.) | bedchamber, bedroom |
| chamberlain (n.) | bedchamber attendant |
| champion (v.) | challenge, defy, face |
| chance (n.) | event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] |
| chance (n.) | misfortune, mischance, mishap |
| change (n.) | exchange, replacement [for] |
| change (v.) | change countenance, turn pale |
| chaps, chops (n.) | jaws |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| charge (v.) | attack, assail, storm |
| charged (adj.) | burdened, laden, oppressed |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| charmed (adj.) | bewitched, enchanted, placed under a spell |
| charmed (adj.) | bewitched, enchanted, placed under a spell |
| charnel-house, charnel house (n.) | bone-store, burial vault |
| chaudron, chawdron (n.) | entrails [of a beast] |
| cheapen (v.) | bargain for, bid for, settle the price of |
| cheer (n.) | kind welcome, good reception |
| cheer (n.) | cheerfulness, mirth, joy |
| cherubin (n.) | cherub, angel; or: cherubim, angels |
| chicken (n.) | child, little one |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| choke (v.) | smother, suffocate, stifle |
| choppy (adj.) | chapped, cracked, rough |
| chough (n.) | jackdaw |
| chuck (n.) | chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] |
| 'ild, 'ield, dild (v.) | [form of ‘yield’] reward, repay, requite |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | poor, inadequate, miserable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | sick, indisposed, unwell |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| ill-composed (adj.) | made up of wicked elements |
| illness (n.) | wickedness, evil conduct, badness |
| illusion (n.) | deception, delusion, deceit |
| ill-well (adv.) | wickedly well, cruelly accurately |
| image (n.) | effigy, statue, sculpture |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| imagination (n.) | thought, soul-searching, introspection |
| imperfect (adj.) | unclear, equivocal, inexplicit |
| important (adj.) | urgent, pressing, demanding, importunate |
| impose (v.) | subject, put |
| impossible (adj.) | incredible, inconceivable, preposterous |
| impossible (adj.) | incredible, inconceivable, preposterous |
| impress (v.) | conscript, enlist, force into service |
| incarnadine (v.) | redden, turn blood-red |
| incense (v.) | incite, urge, set on |
| infinite (n.) | infinity, infinite quantity, eternity |
| inform (v.) | take form, appear in a shape |
| ingredience (n.) | composition, ingredients, contents |
| ingredience (n.) | composition, ingredients, contents |
| initiate (adj.) | novice, beginner's, as of one newly initiated |
| innocent (adj.) | silly, half-witted, foolish |
| insane (adj.) | causing madness, producing insanity |
| instance (n.) | sign, evidence, proof |
| instrument (n.) | agent, means, method |
| instrument (n.) | weapon, armament |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intend (v.) | pretend, convey, purport, profess |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interdiction (n.) | prohibition, debarring, forbidding |
| intermission (n.) | interval of time, delay, interruption |
| intrenchant (adj.) | uncuttable, incapable of being gashed |
| invention (n.) | fiction, fabrication, contrivance |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| inward (adj.) | secret, private, undisclosed |
| inwardness (n.) | attachment, intimacy, close friendship |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jealousy (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, apprehension |
| jealousy (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, apprehension |
| jig (n.) | lively song; frivolous dance |
| jocund (adj.) | merry, joyful, cheerful |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| juggling (adj.) | deceiving, cheating, full of trickery |
| Julius Caesar | [pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC |
| jump (v.) | risk, hazard, imperil |
| just (adj.) | accurate, exact, precise |
| just (adj.) | accurate, exact, precise |
| just (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| just (adv.) | quite so, correct |
| jutty (n.) | projection, protrusion [of a building] |
| keep below stairs | remain a servant |
| kern (n.) | lightly armed Irish foot-soldier |
| kern (n.) | lightly armed Irish foot-soldier |
| kern (n.) | lightly armed Irish foot-soldier |
| kid-fox (n.) | crafty young cub |
| kind (adj.) | showing natural feeling, acting by nature |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| kindly (adj.) | natural, proper |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knight (n.) | devotee, servant, follower [male or female] |
| know (v.) | have sexual knowledge of, have intercourse with |
| lap (v.) | wrap, swathe, enfold, clad |
| lapwing (n.) | type of plover [bird with wily methods of escaping the notice of predators; associated with amorous intrigue] |
| large (adj.) | licentious, coarse |
| large (adj.) | licentious, coarse |
| large (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal, lavish |
| largely (adv.) | fully, at length |
| last (n.) | end, conclusion, final test |
| lated (adj.) | belated, benighted, overtaken by night |
| latch (v.) | catch, receive, take hold of |
| lave (v.) | wash, bathe, soak |
| lavish (adj.) | undisciplined, impetuous, wild |
| lay down (v.) | formulate, work out, estimate |
| Leander (n.) | [li'ander] young man in love with Hero, who lived on the opposite side of the Hellespont; each night he swam across, guided by her lamp |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| leave (n.) | leave-taking, permission to depart |
| leavy (adj.) | leafy, covered with foliage |
| lees (n.) | (plural) dregs, remains, remnants |
| level (v.) | aim, direct, target |
| levy (n.) | recruitment of soldiers, conscription of men |
| lewd (adj.) | wicked, vile, evil |
| liberal (adj.) | coarse, licentious, promiscuous |
| libertine (n.) | debaucher, reprobate, dissolute |
| lie low | be killed, find oneself dead |
| lie under (v.) | be subject to, suffer the consequences of |
| lie, give the | deceive; [wrestling] lay someone out; make urinate |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| life (n.) | living being, person |
| light (adj.) | promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton |
| light (v.) | give light to, show the way to |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| limbeck (n.) | retort, distilling apparatus, alembic |
| lime (n.) | birdlime |
| lime (v.) | trap, snare, catch [as if by using birdlime] |
| limited (adj.) | appointed, designated, nominated |
| line (v.) | strengthen, support, fortify |
| lineament (n.) | line, feature, characteristic, attribute |
| linen (adj.) | pale, pallid, bleached |
| list (n.) | (usually plural) combat arena at a tournament |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| lodge (v.) | beat down, flatten, make level |
| look what (conj.) | whatever |
| low (adj.) | short, small |
| lown, loon (n.) | rogue, sluggard; worthless idiot |
| lucky (adj.) | fortunate, successful, prosperous |
| lustihood (n.) | lustiness, youthful vigour, robustness |
| luxurious (adj.) | lustful, lecherous, lascivious |
| luxurious (adj.) | lustful, lecherous, lascivious |
| maggot-pie (n.) | magpie |
| mansionry (n.) | place of habitation; or: building place |
| March-chick (n.) | precocious youth, presumptuous youngster |
| 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] |
| marl (n.) | clay, earth, loam |
| 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 |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| martlet (n.) | house-martin [which often builds its nest in churches] |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| massy (adj.) | massive, heavy, colossal |
| masterdom (n.) | supremacy, dominion, command |
| mate (v.) | astound, amaze, confound |
| match (v.) | join in marriage, make a match |
| matter (n.) | means, capacity, wherewithal |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| measure (n.) | limit, moderation, extent not to be exceeded |
| measure (n.) | limit, moderation, extent not to be exceeded |
| measure (n.) | limit, moderation, extent not to be exceeded |
| measure (n.) | due proportion, appropriate degree, full quantity |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| meddle or make | interfere, butt in |
| medicinable (adj.) | medicinal, healing, curative, restorative |
| meet (adj.) | even, quits, revenged [on] |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| memorize (v.) | make memorable, cause to be remembered |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | sole, personal, particular |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| Messina (n.) | [pron: me'seena] port in Sicily, S Italy |
| metal (n.) | substance, material, fabric |
| metaphysical (adj.) | supernatural, transcending the laws of nature |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mettle, mettell (n.) | spirit, temperament, disposition |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minutely (adj.) | taking place minute by minute |
| misgovernment (n.) | misconduct, wicked behaviour |
| mischief (n.) | disease, ailment, misfortune |
| mischief (n.) | catastrophe, calamity, misfortune |
| misprise (v.) | despise, undervalue, scorn |
| misprision (n.) | mistake, error, misunderstanding, misconception |
| misuse (v.) | disgrace, deride, abuse |
| misuse (v.) | deceive, delude, fool |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| mock (n.) | act of mockery, mocking remark, derisive action, scornful irony |
| mock (v.) | deceive, delude, mislead |
| model (n.) | design, blueprint, ground plan |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| modest (adj.) | decorous, seemly, not offending modesty |
| modest (adj.) | decorous, seemly, not offending modesty |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| monster (n.) | marvel, monstrosity, prodigy |
| monument (n.) | memory, memorial, remembrance |
| moral (n.) | hidden meaning, import, significance |
| more and less | men of high and low rank |
| more-having (n.) | having more, amassing, acquiring |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | human, subject to death, characterized by mortality |
| mortality (n.) | mortal nature, human life |
| mortified (adj.) | deadened, dead to feeling, numbed |
| mortifying (adj.) | killing, deadly, lethal |
| motive (n.) | inspiration, incentive, mover |
| mountanto (n.) | [directional thrust in fencing] fencer, duellist |
| mouth-honour (n.) | honour shown in words not deeds |
| much (adj.) | great, flagrant, brazen |
| multitudinous (adj.) | myriad, innumerable; or: containing multitudes [of creatures] |
| mum (int.) | be quiet, shush |
| murder, murther (n.) | wound, gash [serious enough to cause death] |
| muse (v.) | wonder, be surprised |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (v.) | appoint, choose, designate [to an office] |
| napkin (n.) | handkerchief |
| narrowly (adv.) | carefully, with close attention |
| natural (adj.) | feeling proper affection, having normal feelings |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | mortal life, natural life |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| naught, nought (adj.) | bad, wicked, sinful |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| nave (n.) | navel |
| navigation (n.) | shipping, vessels |
| near (adj.) | close to the throne [in order of succession], near relation |
| near (adj.) | closely affecting, intimately touching |
| nearly (adv.) | closely, particularly, especially |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nerve (n.) | sinew, ligament, muscle |
| new-trothed (adj.) | recently engaged |
| nice (adj.) | minutely detailed, carefully accurate |
| nice (adj.) | adept, skilful, dexterous |
| niggard (n.) | miser, mean person, skinflint |
| nigh (adj.) | near, close |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| nimbly (adj.) | bracingly, in an invigorating way |
| noise (n.) | musical sounds, melodious noises |
| noisome (adj.) | noxious, harmful, evil |
| non-come (n.) | malapropism for ‘nonplus’ [= state of perplexity] |
| nonpareil (n.) | person without equal, unique one, paragon |
| Norweyan (adj.) | Norwegian |
| Norweyan (adj.) | Norwegian |
| Norweyan (adj.) | Norwegian |
| note (n.) | list, record, roll |
| 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] |
| notion (n.) | understanding, awareness, intellect |
| occasion (n.) | course of events, state of affairs |
| offering (n.) | ritual, oblation, sacrificial rite |
| office (n.) | (plural) servants' quarters, service rooms |
| office (n.) | performance, business, intrigue |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| 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 |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| old (adj.) | plenty of, abundant, more than enough |
| old (adj.) | plenty of, abundant, more than enough |
| once (adv.) | once and for all, in a word |
| once (adv.) | once and for all, in a word |
| once (adv.) | ever, at any time |
| ope (adj.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| opinioned (adj.) | malapropism for ‘pinioned’ |
| organ (n.) | feature, trait, facet |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orthography (n.) | speaker of high-flown phrases, stylistically polished person |
| ostentation (n.) | public show, display, exhibition |
| other (adv.) | otherwise, in any other way |
| out (adv.) | in arms, in rebellion |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overcome (v.) | suddenly come over, swiftly pass across |
| overfraught (adj.) | too heavily laden, overburdened |
| overleap (v.) | leap too far, overshoot |
| overleap (v.) | leap over, jump across |
| overred, over-red (v.) | cover over with blood, redden over |
| overtake (v.) | accomplish, achieve, fulfil |
| owe (v.) | repay, compensate, pay back |
| owe (v.) | repay, compensate, pay back |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owlet, howlet (n.) | young owl, owl |
| packed (adj.) | in league, acting as an accomplice |
| paddock, padock (n.) | toad |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| paint out (v.) | display, depict fully, portray |
| pale (adj.) | wan, fearful, pale-hearted |
| pall (v.) | wrap, cover, drape |
| palter (v.) | prevaricate, deal evasively [with], quibble |
| pander, pandar (n.) | pimp, procurer, go-between |
| pardon (v.) | excuse, give permission to |
| parle, parley (n.) | argument, altercation, exchange |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parricide (n.) | patricide, murder of a father |
| parrot-teacher (n.) | chatterer, babbler, empty talker |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| pass (v.) | go through, go over |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| patch (n.) | fool, clown; rogue, knave |
| patch (v.) | patch over, cover up |
| pauser (adj.) | prompting a pause, circumspect |
| peak (v.) | waste away, grow thin, become emaciated |
| pendent (adj.) | downhanging, drooping, dangling |
| pennyworth, penn'orth (n.) | money's worth, bargain, good value |
| penthouse, pent-house (adj.) | like a lean-to shed |
| penthouse, pent-house (n.) | covered way, sloping porch, overhanging roof |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| perfect (adj.) | well aware, fully informed |
| perfect (adj.) | in a state of complete satisfaction, totally content |
| perfect (adj.) | in a state of complete satisfaction, totally content |
| perfumer (n.) | someone employed to make rooms smell sweetly |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| pestered (adj.) | afflicted, troubled, plagued |
| Pharaoh (n.) | [pron: 'fairoh] in the Bible, an Egyptian ruler |
| Philemon (n.) | [pron: fiy'leemon] peasant who, with his wife Baucis, entertained Jupiter and Mercury when they visited the Earth to test people's hospitality |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (v.) | cure, correct, dose with medicine |
| Pigmies (n.) | legendary race of dwarfs |
| pike (n.) | central spike in a buckler |
| pious (adj.) | religious, holy; or: dutiful, loyal |
| pitfall (n.) | bird-trap, fowler's snare |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plant (v.) | set up, establish, introduce |
| pleached (adj.) | with hedges made of interlaced branches |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pluck up (v.) | take hold, get in control |
| point (n.) | sword-point |
| point, at / at a | in readiness, prepared, armed |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| politic (adj.) | crafty, wily, self-serving |
| poniard (n.) | dagger |
| portable (adj.) | bearable, supportable, endurable |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| posset (n.) | restorative hot drink, made of milk, liquor, and other ingredients |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| poster (n.) | fast traveller, speedy rover |
| posterity (n.) | family, line of descendants, succession |
| 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.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| practice (n.) | carrying out, performance, execution [of a plot] |
| practise on / upon (v.) | work upon, act craftily with, make to operate |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| preceptial (adj.) | consisting of precepts, full of wise instructions |
| predestinate (adj.) | fated, predestined, predictable |
| predominance (n.) | ascendancy, predominant influence, authority |
| predominant (adj.) | [astrology] in the ascendant, ruling |
| present (v.) | symbolize, represent, suggest |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| Prester John | legendary Christian king of Africa or Asia |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| pretend (v.) | intend, design, plan |
| pride of place | highest point reached by a bird of prey before swooping down |
| print (n.) | imprint, image, stamped impression |
| prize (v.) | esteem, value, hold |
| probation (n.) | proof, demonstration |
| procreant (adj.) | for the purpose of procreation |
| profess (v.) | practise, pursue, claim knowledge of |
| profound (adj.) | with powerful qualities, with secret powers |
| project (n.) | conception, idea, notion |
| prolong (v.) | postpone, put off, delay |
| prompt (v.) | remind, put in mind, make reflect |
| proof (n.) | evidence, demonstration, testimony |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | thorough, absolute, complete |
| proper (adj.) | thorough, absolute, complete |
| proper (adj.) | thorough, absolute, complete |
| proportion (n.) | weighing up, appropriate measuring |
| propose (n.) | conversation, discourse, purposes |
| propose (v.) | converse, discourse, hold forth |
| prospect (n.) | field of view, vista, outlook |
| prosperous (adj.) | profitable, beneficial, leading to a successful outcome |
| protest (v.) | make protestation, avow, affirm, proclaim |
| protest (v.) | make protestation, avow, affirm, proclaim |
| protest (v.) | make protestation, avow, affirm, proclaim |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| pull in (v.) | rein in, bring to a halt |
| purge (n.) | purging, cleansing, flushing out of evil |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| purchase (v.) | deserve, earn, merit |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purveyor (n.) | steward sent ahead to make preparations for the arrival of someone important |
| push (n.) | crisis, emergency |
| push (n.) | attack, assault, thrust |
| put upon / on (v.) | ascribe to, impute to, attribute to |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| qualm (n.) | sudden sickness, feeling of nausea, fainting attack |
| quarrel (n.) | cause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim |
| quarry (n.) | [in hunting] heap of dead, pile of bodies |
| quarter (n.) | direction, bearing, point [of the compass] |
| queasy (adj.) | easily upset, delicate, fastidious |
| quell (n.) | murder, slaying, slaughter |
| quench (v.) | extinguish, put out, knock out |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| question, in | on trial, under examination |
| quirk (n.) | quip, wisecrack, witticism |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quondam (adj.) | former, erstwhile, previous |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rack (v.) | exaggerate, inflate, increase |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rancour (n.) | bitterness, hatred, malice |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| 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 |
| ravelled (adj.) | tangled, confused, jumbled up |
| raven up (v.) | feed ravenously on, devour voraciously |
| ravined, ravened (adj.) | stuffed with prey, glutted |
| ravish (v.) | entrance, enrapture, carry away with joy |
| rawness (n.) | unprotected state, vulnerable situation |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| rearward of, on the (prep.) | following, immediately after |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| rebato (n.) | stiff ornamental collar, ruff |
| rebuke (v.) | repress, put down, check |
| receive (v.) | consider, believe, regard |
| reckon with (v.) | make a reckoning of, take full account of what is owed to |
| reclusive (adj.) | secluded, cloistered, withdrawn from society |
| recoil (v.) | fall away, degenerate, give way |
| recompense (n.) | repayment, return, compensation |
| reechy (adj.) | begrimed by smoke, discoloured, filthy |
| reflection (n.) | return, turning back, retrogression [at the spring equinox] |
| reform (v.) | malapropism for ‘inform’ |
| refuse (v.) | spurn, disown, cast off |
| refuse (v.) | spurn, disown, cast off |
| regard (n.) | consideration, concern, thought, heed |
| recheat (n.) | horn call for bringing hounds together |
| relation (n.) | relationship, connection, association |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relish (n.) | trace, suggestion, hint |
| remember (v.) | commemorate, acknowledge, reward, recognize |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | notice, paying attention |
| remembrancer (n.) | official reminder, aide-memoire |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, regret, sorrow |
| remove (v.) | go, move off, depart |
| render (v.) | give up, surrender, yield |
| rent (v.) | rend, tear, pull to pieces |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| report (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| reportingly (adv.) | by hearsay, by report |
| reprove (v.) | disprove, rebut, refute, deny |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| resolve (v.) | decide, make up one's mind |
| respect (n.) | consideration, factor, circumstance |
| respect (n.) | esteem, status, honour |
| rest (v.) | remain, stay, stand |
| reverence (n.) | respected state, venerable condition |
| reverence (n.) | respected state, venerable condition |
| rheum (n.) | tears |
| right (adj.) | veritable, true, good |
| right, do one | give one satisfaction |
| ronyon (n.) | [term of abuse for a woman] mangy creature |
| rooky (adj.) | filled with rooks, black, dark |
| round (n.) | circlet, ring, crown |
| round (n.) | circlet, ring, crown |
| round (n.) | circle dance, ring |
| rouse (v.) | [hunting] startle from a lair, draw out |
| royalty (n.) | regal quality, majestic character, lordliness |
| rub (n.) | roughness, unevenness, inequality |
| rugged (adj.) | frowning, wrinkled with irritation |
| rugged (adj.) | hairy, shaggy, bristling |
| rule (n.) | proper discipline, good management |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| 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 |
| sadly (adv.) | seriously, gravely, solemnly |
| safe (adj.) | sure, certain, assured |
| safe (adv.) | trustworthily, in an assured way |
| safety (n.) | prudent course of action, best safeguard |
| Saint Colm's Inch | Inchcolm; small island in the Firth of Forth, E Scotland; site of an abbey |
| sainted (adj.) | saintly, angelic, of holy character |
| salve (v.) | make more acceptable, soften down, account for |
| satisfy (v.) | provide with information, reassure, convince |
| Saturn (n.) | planet particularly associated with melancholic, morose, or vengeful temperaments |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| savage (adj.) | uncivilized, wild, ungoverned |
| scambling (adj.) | contentious, rough, quarrelsome, turbulent |
| scan (v.) | examine, carefully consider |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarf up (v.) | blindfold, cover up |
| score (n.) | reckoning, account, debt |
| scorch (v.) | slash with a knife, gash |
| scour (v.) | clear out, quickly remove, cleanse |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | objection, difficulty, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| seal (n.) | authentication, confirmation, attestation |
| season (n.) | age [period of history], time |
| season (n.) | seasoning, flavour, preservative |
| season (n.) | seasoning, flavour, preservative |
| seat (n.) | situation, position, location |
| seated (adj.) | firmly placed, fixed |
| second (v.) | support, assist, reinforce |
| secret (adj.) | magical, mystical, occult |
| security (n.) | over-confidence, carelessness |
| sedge (n.) | variety of grassy plant, rush |
| seeling (adj.) | [falconry] concealing, screening |
| seem (v.) | have the look [of], give the appearance [of] |
| seeming (n.) | deceptive appearance, two-faced behaviour, pretence |
| seize, seize upon (v.) | [legal] take possession of, take hold of |
| self-abuse (n.) | self-deception, self-delusion |
| self-endeared (adj.) | in love with herself |
| semblance (n.) | likeness, image, depiction |
| senna (n.) | variety of shrub [producing a drug which can cause vomiting and bowel evacuation] |
| sennight, se'nnight, seven-night (n.) | [seven night] week |
| sennight, se'nnight, seven-night (n.) | [seven night] week |
| sense (n.) | feeling, sensibility, capacity to feel |
| sensible (adj.) | evident, perceptible by the senses, affecting the senses |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| sere (adj.) | dried up, withered, parched |
| sergeant (n.) | officer [in an army] |
| service (n.) | table preparations for a meal |
| set (n.) | setting, sunset |
| set (v.) | rate, stake, gamble |
| set forth (v.) | display, show, exhibit |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| setting-down (n.) | siege, besieging, encampment |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| sewer (n.) | supervisor, chief servant, master of ceremonies |
| shadow (v.) | conceal, hide, screen from view |
| shag-haired (adj.) | having shaggy hair, rough-haired |
| shame (v.) | be ashamed, be embarrassed |
| shape (n.) | appearance, aspect, visible form |
| shard-borne (adj.) | born in dung; or: borne on scaly wings |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, contriving, trick |
| shift (v.) | escape, flee, slip [away] |
| shift, for a | as a makeshift, for lack of a better alternative |
| shilling (n.) | coin valued at twelve old pence or one twentieth of a pound |
| shipwracking (adj.) | causing shipwreck |
| shorten (v.) | omit, ignore, leave out |
| shough (n.) | [pron: shok] shaggy-haired Icelandic dog |
| show (n.) | pretence, fabrication, deception |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| shut up (v.) | conclude [a speech], wind up |
| scholar (n.) | learned man, erudite person [who knows Latin, the language of exorcism] |
| school (v.) | control, correct, teach wisdom to |
| sick (adj.) | full of loathing, full of repugnance |
| side-sleeve (n.) | hanging sleeves open from the shoulder and falling away backwards |
| sightless (adj.) | invisible, unseen, hidden |
| sightless (adj.) | invisible, unseen, hidden |
| sign (n.) | mere semblance, token symbol, show |
| simpleness (n.) | integrity, honesty, honour |
| since that (conj.) | since, as |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| single (adj.) | poor, feeble, slight, trivial |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skipping (adj.) | runaway, fugitive; or: lightly armed |
| skirr (v.) | scour, search quickly through |
| slab (adj.) | coagulated, congealed, viscous |
| slander (n.) | slanderer, disgraceful rogue |
| slander (v.) | misuse, disgrace, bring into ill repute |
| sleave (n.) | [of silk] strands, threads, skein |
| sleight (n.) | cunning, trickery, crafty deceit |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| slip (v.) | fail to keep, allow to pass by |
| sliver (v.) | cut off [a piece], split off, tear away |
| slop, slops (n.) | large loose breeches, baggy trousers |
| slumbery (adj.) | slumbering, sleepy, drowsy |
| smirched (adj.) | marked, soiled, stained |
| smirched (adj.) | marked, soiled, stained |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| smoke (n.) | mist, fog, vapours |
| smoke (v.) | perfume, fumigate, deodorize |
| smoke (v.) | give off steam [i.e. blood] |
| sober (adj.) | serious, sincere, not playful |
| society (n.) | companionship, fellowship, association |
| society (n.) | groups of people, companions |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft and fair | gently, not so fast |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| sold (adj.) | made commercial, as if for sale |
| soldiership (n.) | soldierly qualities, military skill |
| sole (adj.) | mere, simple, alone |
| solely (adv.) | wholly, entirely, altogether |
| solemn (adj.) | formal, ceremonious, stately |
| solicit (v.) | urge, move, incite, prevail upon |
| soliciting (n.) | importuning, entreaty, urging [not necessarily immoral] |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sooth (adj.) | true |
| sooth (adj.) | true |
| sore (adj.) | violent, harsh, dreadful |
| sorely (adv.) | heavily, grievously, profoundly |
| sorry (adj.) | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
| sorry (adj.) | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sort (v.) | turn out, fall out, come about |
| sort (v.) | turn out, fall out, come about |
| soul, half a | half-wit, cretin, simpleton |
| speak (v.) | proclaim, show, reveal |
| speculation (n.) | power of knowing, faculty of intelligence |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| speech (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| spell backward | misrepresent, distort, conjure up a bad image of |
| spirit (n.) | (plural) vital power, energy, vigour |
| spit (n.) | implement for cooking meat over a fire |
| spite (n.) | irritate, mortify, vex |
| spongy, spungy (adj.) | soaked with drink, drunken |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sprite, spright (n.) | spirit, ghost, supernatural being |
| sprite, spright (n.) | spirit, feeling, frame of mind |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| spy (n.) | [unclear meaning] opportunity to spy, watch-keeping |
| squarer (n.) | brawler, swaggerer, quarrelsome person |
| squire (n.) | young lover, beau, gallant |
| stableness (n.) | stability |
| staff (n.) | baton, rod of office |
| staff (n.) | (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance |
| staff (n.) | (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance |
| stale (n.) | prostitute, wanton, harlot |
| stale (n.) | prostitute, wanton, harlot |
| stalk on (v.) | move stealthily in concealment [as by using a stalking-horse to catch game] |
| stamp (n.) | coin, impression [of the monarch's head] made on a coin |
| stamp (v.) | authenticate, endorse, validate |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | stop, halt |
| stand (v.) | accord, agree, hold good, be compatible |
| stand by (v.) | stand aside, draw back |
| stand to (v.) | come forward, set to work |
| stand to it (v.) | fight stoutly, get down to business |
| stanchless, staunchless (adj.) | unquenchable, insatiable, incapable of being satisfied |
| star (n.) | pole-star, lodestar, guiding star |
| start (n.) | outburst, eruption, fit, reaction |
| start (v.) | hurry, rush, hasten |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| starting (n.) | startle reaction, flinching, recoiling |
| start-up (n.) | upstart, opportunist, climber |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| statute (n.) | law, decree, regulation |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay on / upon (v.) | wait for, await |
| stick (v.) | pierce, stab, wound |
| stick (v.) | pierce, stab, wound |
| sticking place (n.) | place on a device at which something is held fast [such as a stringed instrument or crossbow] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stir (n.) | acting, stirring, activity |
| stir (v.) | move, rouse, excite |
| stomach (n.) | feelings, temper, state of mind |
| stop (n.) | means of closing a finger-hole in a wind instrument |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (n.) | quality, character, disposition |
| strain (n.) | [unclear meaning] strand; extreme degree; pang, stress |
| strain (v.) | constrain, force, press |
| strange (adj.) | of another person, not one's own |
| strange (adj.) | diffident, pretending, coy |
| strangely (adv.) | unaccountably, surprisingly, unusually |
| strangely (adv.) | very greatly, extremely |
| strangle (v.) | quench, eclipse, stifle |
| stride (v.) | bestride, sit astride, straddle |
| stroke (n.) | blow, attack, assault |
| studied (adj.) | [theatre] learned by heart, committed to memory |
| study (n.) | reflection, reverie, musing |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| stuffed (adj.) | clogged, obstructed, oppressed |
| stuffed (adj.) | full, complete, proven, stored up |
| stuffed (adj.) | filled with a head-cold, clogged |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| subscribe (v.) | write one down as, proclaim to be |
| subscribe for (v.) | vouch for, answer on behalf of |
| success (n.) | course of events, process of time |
| sudden (adj.) | unpredictable, prone to sudden violence |
| suffer (v.) | perish, be destroyed, collapse |
| sufferance (n.) | endurance, forbearance, patience |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufficiency (n.) | competence, ability, capability |
| suffigance (adj.) | malapropism for ‘sufficient’ |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (v.) | match, compare, equate |
| suit (v.) | match, compare, equate |
| suited (adj.) | dressed up, set out, adapted |
| summer-seeming (adj.) | befitting the summer-time [of life: early manhood] |
| sunburnt (adj.) | of dark complexion, not fair-skinned [and therefore unattractive] |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| supply (v.) | reinforce, support, strengthen |
| supposition (n.) | notion, opinion, belief |
| surcease (n.) | cessation, termination, completion |
| sure (adj.) | loyal, trustworthy, steadfast |
| surfeited (adj.) | overfilled, intemperate, saturated |
| surmise (n.) | idea, imagining, conjecture |
| survey (v.) | see, note, perceive |
| suspect (v.) | malapropism for 'respect' |
| sway (n.) | power, dominion, rule |
| sway (v.) | be controlled, be directed |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| swear (v.) | promise, vow, pledge |
| swelling (adj.) | magnificent, grand, resplendent |
| sweltered (adj.) | oozing, dripping [in the manner of sweat] |
| swinish (adj.) | coarse, gross; or: comparing [one] to pigs |
| tabor (n.) | type of small drum, especially used in revelling |
| taint (n.) | fault, blemish, flaw |
| taint (v.) | lose vigour, become weak, wither |
| take off (v.) | kill, remove, put to death |
| take up (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| taking-off (n.) | killing, elimination, removal |
| tale, in a | in agreement, unanimous, in accord |
| taper (n.) | candle |
| Tarquin | Tarquinius Superbus, seventh king of Rome, 6th-c BC; also his son, Sextus Tarquinius, the ravisher of Lucrece |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Tartar (n.) | someone from Tartary, C Asia; known for pitilessness; also, a stereotype of dark complexion |
| tartly (adv.) | sourly, grouchily, with a bitter demeanour |
| tax (v.) | order, tell, command |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tedious (adj.) | laborious, painstaking, wearyingly intricate |
| teem (v.) | produce, bring forth |
| temper (v.) | blend, mix, concoct, compound |
| temperate (adj.) | calm, moderate, composed |
| temple (n.) | church |
| temporize (v.) | compromise, conform, become amenable |
| tend on / upon (v.) | serve, follow, wait upon, escort |
| tender (n.) | offer, offering |
| tending (n.) | attendance, attention, care |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | substance, content, matter, drift |
| termination (n.) | expression, utterance, sentence ending |
| text (v.) | engrave, write, inscribe |
| theme (n.) | subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse |
| thick-coming (adj.) | coming in crowds, frequently appearing |
| thicken (v.) | grow dim, darken |
| thick-pleached (adj.) | thickly hedged, with hedges made of closely interlaced branches |
| thief (n.) | villain, scoundrel, rogue, wretch |
| this, by | by this time |
| thought (n.) | intention, purpose, design |
| thought, upon a | in a moment, instantly, straight away |
| thrall (n.) | slave, subject, captive |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (n.) | times, present day, present state of affairs |
| timely (adv.) | early, in good time |
| timely (adv.) | early, in good time |
| tire (n.) | head-dress, ornament for the head, raiment |
| title (n.) | possession, lordship, dominion |
| tongue (n.) | (plural) foreign language |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| tooth (n.) | fangs |
| tooth (n.) | fangs |
| tooth-picker (n.) | tooth-pick |
| top (n.) | head |
| top (v.) | surpass, exceed, outstrip |
| topfull, topful (adj.) | brimful, overfull |
| touch (n.) | trait, quality, feature |
| tower (v.) | [falconry] mount up to a great height, circle, soar |
| trace (v.) | follow on from, come from |
| trace (v.) | range over, pass through, traverse |
| train (n.) | stratagem, wile, lure |
| trammel (v.) | entangle, catch up [as in a fishing net] |
| transpose (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| trans-shape (v.) | transform, transmute, alter the shape of |
| travail, travel (n.) | suffering, torment, distress |
| treatise (n.) | story, tale, narrative |
| treatise (n.) | story, tale, narrative |
| trenched (adj.) | deep, severe, entrenched |
| trencher-man (n.) | hearty eater, good feeder, man of appetite |
| trial (n.) | evidence, proof, grounds |
| trifle (v.) | make trivial, render insignificant |
| trim (adj.) | glib, suave, slick |
| Troilus (n.) | [pron: 'troylus] youngest son of Priam and Hecuba; killed by Achilles; lover of Cressida |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| 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 |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| trow (v.) | (I) wonder, (I) ask you |
| truant (n.) | rogue, knave, rascal |
| true (adj.) | honest, upright, law-abiding |
| try (v.) | contest, decide, fight out |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| tugged (adj.) | battered, mauled, knocked about |
| tuition (n.) | care, safe-keeping, protection |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| turn (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| turn Turk | change completely, become a renegade [as if in religion, from Christian to infidel] |
| tyrant (n.) | pitiless ruffian, cruel villain |
| unbend (v.) | slacken, weaken, undermine |
| unbruised (adj.) | unmarked, uncrushed, undamaged |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| unconfirmed (adj.) | inexperienced, uninstructed, ignorant |
| uncovered (adj.) | barefaced, naked, glaring |
| undeeded (adj.) | without any deeds performed |
| underborne (adj.) | trimmed at the bottom |
| undergo (v.) | fall under, experience, face up to |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unfelt (adj.) | not experienced |
| unhappiness (n.) | misfortune, mishap, bad luck |
| unkindness (n.) | ingratitude, unthankfulness, lack of appreciation |
| unknown (adj.) | not having had sexual intercourse [with] |
| unlineal (adj.) | not of the same family, of different descent |
| unmake (v.) | undo, destroy, make incapable |
| unmannerly (adv.) | inappropriately, improperly, insultingly |
| unmeet (adj.) | unfitting, unsuitable, improper |
| unnatural (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, aberrant |
| unrough (adj.) | beardless, unbearded |
| unsanctified (adj.) | unholy, wicked, ungodly |
| unseam (v.) | split in two, rip up, undo the seam of |
| unsex (v.) | take away one's sex; here: remove all feminine qualities |
| unspeak (v.) | retract, renounce, take back |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| untitled (adj.) | with no right to rule, illegal |
| untowardly (adv.) | unluckily, unfavourably, wretchedly |
| up and down (adv.) | exactly, completely, in every respect |
| upon (prep.) | against |
| uproar (v.) | throw into turmoil, reduce to confusion |
| use (n.) | profit, interest, premium |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (v.) | keep company with, entertain |
| utter (v.) | [unclear meaning] commemorate, express, voice |
| utterance, to the | to the bitter end, to the death |
| vagrom (adj.) | vagrant, vagabond [malapropism of ‘vagrant’] |
| valiant (adj.) | worthy, fine, hearty |
| valued (adj.) | showing value, discriminating |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vaporous (adj.) | misty, damp-filled, foggy |
| vault (n.) | sky |
| venture (n.) | risky enterprise, hazardous attempt |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| verify (v.) | confirm, substantiate, prove correct |
| verity (n.) | truth, reality, actuality |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| very (adj.) | true, real, genuine |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vice (n.) | screw |
| victual (n.) | (usually plural) provisions, supplies, food and drink |
| villainy (n.) | coarseness, boorishness, discourtesy |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| vizard (n.) | mask, visor |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| vouch (v.) | pledge, praise, commend |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| Vulcan (n.) | Roman god of fire, and the gods' blacksmith; his forge was under Mt Etna, and thus associated with destruction and hell |
| wag (n.) | fellow, lad, mischievous boy |
| wag (v.) | talk foolishly, utter silly remarks |
| wail (v.) | bewail, lament, grieve [for] |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| wake (v.) | urge, arouse; or: trouble, disturb |
| wake (v.) | urge, arouse; or: trouble, disturb |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | luxuriant, flourishing, lush, profuse in growth |
| wanton (n.) | harlot, whore |
| warrant (n.) | token, sign, evidence, proof |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| 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 |
| warranted (adj.) | justified, legitimate, rightful |
| warren (n.) | hunting park, land used for breeding game |
| wassail (n.) | drinking-party, carousal, revels |
| wasteful (adj.) | destructive, devastating, ruinous |
| water-rug (n.) | rough-haired water-dog |
| watch (n.) | signal, watchword, call |
| watch (n.) | watchmen, officers, street patrol |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watcher (n.) | one who stays wide-awake |
| watching (n.) | wakefulness, sleeplessness, vigilance |
| watching (n.) | wakefulness, sleeplessness, vigilance |
| way (n.) | course, passage |
| weak (adj.) | of little worth, wanting, deficient |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| wear (v.) | possess, enjoy, have |
| wear (v.) | possess, enjoy, have |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weigh (v.) | balance [as in scales], poise, match |
| weird (adj.) | controlling human fate or destiny, a weird sister was one of the Fates; only with reference to the witches in Macbeth |
| weird (adj.) | controlling human fate or destiny, a weird sister was one of the Fates; only with reference to the witches in Macbeth |
| weird (adj.) | controlling human fate or destiny, a weird sister was one of the Fates; only with reference to the witches in Macbeth |
| weird (adj.) | controlling human fate or destiny, a weird sister was one of the Fates; only with reference to the witches in Macbeth |
| weird (adj.) | controlling human fate or destiny, a weird sister was one of the Fates; only with reference to the witches in Macbeth |
| well-favoured (adj.) | good-looking, attractive in appearance |
| whey-face (n.) | milk-face, pasty-face |
| whip (v.) | dash, hurry, hasten |
| white and black, under | in black-and-white, written down |
| whole (adj.) | unbroken, sound, intact |
| wholesome (adj.) | sound, firm, in good condition |
| wide (adv.) | in error, mistakenly |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| win (v.) | gain advantage [over], get the better [of] |
| wind (v.) | sound, blow |
| wind up (v.) | prepare for action, set in readiness |
| windy (adj.) | windward, situated towards the wind [so that scent will travel away from the follower] |
| wink (v.) | fail to look, connive |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| 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 |
| without (conj.) | unless |
| witness (n.) | evidence, sign |
| witness (n.) | evidence, sign |
| witness (v.) | bear witness to, attest, testify to |
| 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.) | crafty, cunning, wily |
| womanly (adj.) | womanish, feeble, fearful |
| wonder (n.) | feeling of wonder, astonishment, marvelling |
| wonder (n.) | feeling of wonder, astonishment, marvelling |
| wonder (n.) | feeling of wonder, astonishment, marvelling |
| wonder (n.) | surprise, astonishment, amazement |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| woodbine (n.) | honeysuckle |
| woodcock (n.) | type of game bird, thought to be easily tricked or snared; simpleton |
| wooingly (adv.) | enticingly, alluringly, temptingly |
| woollen, lie in the | sleep in rough blankets |
| word (n.) | (plural) speech, talk, utterance |
| word, at a | in a word, once and for all, in short |
| work (v.), past form wrought | perform, do, carry out |
| work (v.), past form wrought | affect, stir, act upon |
| work (v.), past form wrought | practise, proceed, plot |
| world, go to the | get married |
| world, it is a | it's a marvel, it's a great thing |
| worm (n.) | germ, microbe, bug |
| worm (n.) | serpent, snake |
| worth (n.) | worthiness, value, excellence |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| wrest (v.) | twist, pervert, warp |
| wring (v.) | writhe, struggle, twist [as if in pain] |
| written (adj.) | preserved, engraved, fixed |
| wrong (n.) | wrong-doing, wrongful gain, unjust claim |
| wrong (v.) | put in the wrong, do injustice to, injure |
| yawn (v.) | open wide, gape |
| yawning (adj.) | sleep-inducing, lulling |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| yesty (adj.) | [as of yeast] foaming, frothy |
| young (adj.) | immature, inexperienced, raw |
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