This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'by' |
| abated (adj.) | humbled, abject, subdued |
| abhor (v.) | loathe, abominate, regard with disgust |
| abhorring (n.) | abhorrence, disgust, loathing |
| abram (adj.) | dark brown, golden brown [from ‘auburn’] |
| absolute (adj.) | inflexible, uncompromising, intransigent |
| absolute (adj.) | unrestricted, unconditional, without restraint |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| admire (v.) | marvel, wonder, be astonished [at] |
| admit (v.) | permit, allow, grant |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advanced (adj.) | raised up, held high, uplifted |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| Afric (n.) | Africa, often thought of as a desert place |
| after-meeting (n.) | follow-up meeting |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | exposed to |
| age (n.) | whole life, lifetime, days |
| age (n.) | whole life, lifetime, days |
| agued (adj.) | shivering, shaking [as with a fever] |
| achieve (v.) | accomplish an intention, perform successfully |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| Alexander (n.) | Alexander the Great; Macedonian king in 4th-c BC, known for his extensive empire |
| allaying (adj.) | diluting, watering down |
| all-hail (n.) | acclamation, salutation, praise |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, commend, receive [with praise] |
| allowance (n.) | acknowledgement, admission, confirmation |
| alone (adv.) | only, solely, uniquely |
| along (adv.) | at full length, stretched out, prostrate |
| along / 'long of (prep.) | on account of |
| Amazonian (adj.) | Amazon-like; beardless, hairless |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| Ancus Martius | [pron: 'ankus 'mahshus] fourth king of Rome, 7th-c BC |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| an-hungry (adj.) | hungry |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (n.) | interrogation, cross-examination, appearance in court, trial |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| answer (v.) | act along with, sustain, respond to |
| answer (v.) | cope with, face, encounter |
| answer (v.) | engage with, encounter, meet [in fight] |
| answer (v.) | give in return, repay, requite |
| Antiates (n.) | [pron: an'tiyateez] people from Antium (modern Anzio), S Italy |
| Antiates (n.) | [pron: an'tiyateez] people from Antium (modern Anzio), S Italy |
| Antiates (n.) | [pron: an'tiyateez] people from Antium (modern Anzio), S Italy |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | ancient, olden, former |
| apoplexy (n.) | paralysis, torpor, total breakdown |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| appear (v.) | be plain, become apparent |
| appear (v.) | be plain, become apparent |
| apprehension (n.) | powers of comprehension, understanding |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apron-man (n.) | aproned worker, tradesman |
| apt (adj.) | yielding, compliant, submissive |
| Arabia (n.) | region of SW Asia, thought of as a desert area |
| arithmetic (n.) | calculation, computation, reckoning |
| arrive (v.) | reach, arrive at |
| article (n.) | condition, stipulation, requirement |
| articulate (v.) | negotiate, deal, come to terms |
| ash (n.) | spear, lance [made of ash] |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| asprey (n.) | osprey |
| assist (v.) | accompany, attend, escort |
| assistance (n.) | associates, partners, aides |
| associate (v.) | accompany, escort, join with |
| atone (v.) | unite, join, reconcile |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attempt (v.) | endeavour, venture, strive [for] |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| audience (n.) | hearing, attention, reception |
| audience (n.) | hearing, attention, reception |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| augurer (n.) | Roman religious official who interpreted and foretold events |
| austerity (n.) | severity, harshness, strictness |
| authority (n.) | those in authority, the ruling class |
| avoid (v.) | leave, quit, clear out [of] |
| avoid (v.) | leave, quit, clear out [of] |
| baby (n.) | doll |
| bait (v.) | harass, persecute, torment |
| bald (adj.) | trivial, foolish, witless |
| bald (adj.) | bare-headed [as a sign of respect] |
| bale (n.) | sorrow, pain, misfortune |
| band (n.) | body of men, troop |
| band (n.) | body of men, troop |
| bar (v.) | prevent, obstruct, block |
| bare (adj.) | worthless, wretched; or: barefaced, shameless |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| baseness (n.) | cowardice, degenerateness, degradation |
| bat (n.) | cudgel, staff, stick |
| bat (n.) | cudgel, staff, stick |
| bate (v.) | omit, lose, leave out |
| batten (v.) | glut oneself, grow fat on |
| battery (n.) | assault, bombardment, blitz |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| be (v.) | represent, speak for |
| be off (v.) | doff the hat |
| beam (n.) | reach, range, line [of the eye, thought of as emitting beams of light] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | tolerate, endure, put up with |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| 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 |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| bedward, to | showing the way towards bed |
| before-time (adv.) | formerly, previously, earlier |
| begnaw (v.) | gnaw away, eat away, chew |
| beholding (n.) | sight |
| belonging (n.) | equipment, trappings |
| bemock (v.) | mock at, taunt, flout |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bench (n.) | governing body, court of justice |
| bench (n.) | governing body, court of justice |
| bencher (n.) | jurist, magistrate, statesman |
| best (n.) | leading citizens |
| bestow (v.) | give, provide, grant |
| bestow (v.) | give, provide, grant |
| bestride (v.) | stride across, step across |
| bewitchment (n.) | magical appeal, ability to charm |
| bewray (v.) | betray, reveal, expose |
| billet (v.) | enrol, enter in a list |
| bisson (adj.) | blear-eyed, half-blind |
| bleared (adj.) | blear-eyed, tear-dimmed |
| bleeding (adj.) | unhealed, uncured, undecided |
| bless (v.) | guard, protect, safeguard |
| blessed, blest (adj.) | happy, glad, joyful |
| blessed, blest (adj.) | lucky, fortunate, happy |
| blind (adj.) | sheer, utter, downright |
| block (n.) | blockhead |
| blood, in | [hunting] full of life, in fine condition |
| blood, in | [hunting] full of life, in fine condition |
| bloody (adj.) | portending bloodshed; or: blood-red, scarlet |
| blown (adj.) | swollen; or: wind-driven |
| body (n.) | corporate body, collective mass [of people] |
| bolt (n.) | thunderbolt |
| bolted (adj.) | refined, carefully sifted, polished |
| bond (n.) | tie, binding, obligation |
| bonnet (n.) | hat, cap |
| bonnet (v.) | take off the hat, remove the bonnet [in respect or flattery] |
| bore (n.) | bore-hole, auger hole |
| bosom (n.) | stomach, gut; or: being, person |
| botcher (n.) | mender of old clothes, tailor who does repairs, patcher-up |
| bottom (n.) | essence, gist, main point |
| bow (v.) | make to bend, cause to bend |
| bower (n.) | arbour, leafy glade; or: lady's chamber, boudoir |
| boy (n.) | fellow, rogue, wretch |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| bragged (adj.) | bragging, boastful, vaunting |
| brand (n.) | mark of infamy, stigma, disgrace |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | defiant, insolent, impudent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| brawn (n.) | muscular arm, sturdy limb |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| breathe (v.) | catch breath, pause, rest |
| briefly (adv.) | a little while ago, a short time past |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brother, sworn | companion-in-arms, devoted friend |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow-bind (v.) | wreathe around the brow |
| brunt (n.) | shock, violence, ferocity |
| budge, bodge (v.) | flinch, shrink, move away |
| budger (n.) | flincher, shrinker, mover away |
| building (n.) | edifice, construction |
| bulk (n.) | projecting part of a building, structure for displaying goods at the front of a shop |
| buss (v.) | kiss wantonly, smack against |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| call up (v.) | arouse, prompt, bring to mind |
| calve (v.) | [comparing humans to animals] bring forth |
| cambric (n.) | fine linen from Cambray, Flanders |
| cankered (adj.) | corrupted, rotten to the core |
| cannibally (adv.) | in the manner of a cannibal |
| canon (n.) | law, decree, rule |
| canon, from the | out of order, improper, inappropriate |
| canopy (n.) | sky, firmament |
| cap (n.) | removal of a cap, respectful salutation |
| caparison (n.) | trappings, adornments, trimmings |
| capital (adj.) | worthy of the death penalty, punishable by death |
| capital (adj.) | worthy of the death penalty, punishable by death |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| capitulate (v.) | bargain, parley, treat |
| carbonado, carbinado (n.) | grilled piece of meat |
| carbuncle (n.) | fiery red precious stone |
| care (n.) | anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] |
| carelessness (n.) | indifference, inattention, unconcern [about public opinion] |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| casque, caske (n.) | helmet |
| Cato the Elder | [pron: 'kaytoh] 2nd-c BC Roman politician |
| cause (n.) | court case, legal action, matter before the court |
| cause (n.) | court case, legal action, matter before the court |
| cause (n.) | occasion, circumstance |
| cause (n.) | occasion, circumstance |
| cause (n.) | occasion, circumstance |
| cause (n.) | disease, illness, sickness |
| cautelous (adj.) | crafty, deceitful, wily |
| Censorinus (n.) | [pron: senser'iynus] Caius Marcius Rutilus, 3rd-c BC Roman politician |
| censure (n.) | judgement, sentencing |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| censure (v.) | judge, think of, give an opinion of [not involving blame] |
| century (n.) | army company of 100 soldiers |
| certain (n.) | number of people, particular members |
| cicatrice (n.) | scar, scar-like mark |
| circumvention (n.) | warning to avoid, chance to outwit |
| clap to (v.) | shut tight, slam shut |
| clean (adv.) | totally, absolutely, utterly |
| clip (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| clip (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| cloven (adj.) | broken apart, split in pieces |
| cluster (n.) | crowd, mob, throng |
| coal (n.) | cinder, piece of charcoal |
| cobbled (adj.) | roughly mended, patched, botched |
| cockle (n.) | variety of weed, darnel |
| cog (v.) | flatter, fawn, sweet-talk |
| coign (n.) | corner of a building, quoin |
| colours (n.) | colour-ensigns, standard-bearers |
| colours (n.) | colour-ensigns, standard-bearers |
| come off (v.) | leave the field of combat, disengage |
| comely (adj.) | graceful, becoming, decent |
| comfortable (adj.) | cheerful, cheery, light-hearted |
| command (n.) | troop, body of men, force |
| command (v.) | entrust, authorize, delegate |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commission (n.) | command, authority, power |
| commission (n.) | command, authority, power |
| common (adj.) | cheap, vulgar, promiscuous |
| common (n.) | common people, ordinary citizens |
| common (n.) | state, people, community |
| common (n.) | commonplace, ordinary, average |
| commonalty (n.) | common people, community |
| companion (n.) | rogue, rascal, fellow |
| companion (n.) | rogue, rascal, fellow |
| competency (n.) | means of life, sufficiency |
| complaining (n.) | grievance, complaint, gripe |
| complexion (n.) | constitution, physical make-up, outward appearance |
| composition (n.) | settlement, truce, coming to terms |
| compound (n.) | union, combination, association |
| compound (v.) | agree, settle |
| con (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| conclude (v.) | come to a decision, make an agreement |
| condemned (adj.) | damned, confounded, blameworthy |
| condition (n.) | quality, behaviour, attribute, habit |
| condition (n.) | settlement, terms, pact |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| conduit (n.) | channel, pipe, aqueduct |
| confirmed (adj.) | resolute, determined, purposeful |
| confound (v.) | [of time] waste, consume, squander |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| consent (n.) | agreement, accord, unanimity, compact |
| conspectuity (n.) | faculty of sight, insight, vision |
| constant (adj.) | faithful, steadfast, true |
| constant (adj.) | faithful, steadfast, true |
| construction (n.) | interpretation, reading, explanation |
| contagion (n.) | contagious quality, infecting influence |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| contradiction (n.) | answering back, speaking in opposition |
| contrariety (n.) | oppositeness, contrariness, antagonism |
| control (v.) | overwhelm, overpower |
| convenient (adj.) | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| convent (v.) | bring together, assemble, convene |
| conversation (n.) | social interaction, society, dealings |
| converse (v.) | associate, keep company |
| conveyance (n.) | channel, conduit, medium |
| cony (n.) | rabbit |
| cormorant (adj.) | greedy, insatiable, all-devouring |
| corrected (adj.) | chastised, rebuked, reprimanded |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corslet (n.) | piece of armour protecting the torso |
| counsel (n.) | advice, guidance, direction |
| counsel (n.) | advice, guidance, direction |
| counsel (n.) | opinion, judgement |
| counsel (n.) | plan, purpose, design |
| countenance (n.) | expression, look, face |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (n.) | favour, patronage, approval |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| counterfeitly (adv.) | feignedly, in a pretended way |
| counterpoise (v.) | equal, match, rival |
| counterpoise (v.) | equal, match, rival |
| counter-seal (v.) | provide with an additional seal, countersign |
| courage (n.) | spirit, disposition, nature |
| course (n.) | bout, engagement, encounter |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| coverture (n.) | covering, garment |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| coy (v.) | show reluctance, be loath |
| crab-tree (n./adj.) | crab-apple tree |
| crack (n.) | young rascal, little rogue |
| craft (v.) | carry out a craft; also: act craftily |
| crank (n.) | winding passage, meandering duct |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crest (n.) | [on an animal head or neck] ridge of feathers, ridge of hairs; hackles |
| crooked (adj.) | curling, twisting |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| crossing (n.) | thwarting, opposing, challenging, contradiction |
| cry (n.) | company, pack [as of hounds] |
| cry (n.) | company, pack [as of hounds] |
| cry (v.) | protest, rebel, cry out |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cupboard (v.) | stow away, keep in, hoard |
| curb (n.) | controlling chain or strap passed under a horse's jaw; check, restraint |
| curdy (v.) | congeal, solidify |
| cushion (n.) | seat of office, judgement seat |
| cushion (n.) | seat of office, judgement seat |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| damask (adj./n.) | light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] |
| dance (v.) | set dancing, excite, rouse |
| darken (v.) | obscure, eclipse, deprive of fame |
| darken (v.) | obscure, eclipse, deprive of fame |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| dastard (adj.) | dastardly, cowardly, despicable |
| daw (n.) | jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool |
| deadly (adv.) | extremely, implacably, to the death |
| dear (adj.) | expensive, costly |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| debile (adj.) | feeble, weak, puny |
| decay (n.) | destruction, downfall, ending |
| decline (v.) | fall, descend, come down |
| decline (v.) | fall, descend, come down |
| deed-achieving (adj.) | achieved by deeds, won by actions |
| degree (n.) | step, stage, rung |
| deliver (v.) | present, show, display |
| deliver (v.) | present, show, display |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| demerit (n.) | (plural) merits, deserts, deserving |
| deserved (adj.) | deserving, meritorious, praiseworthy |
| designment (n.) | undertaking, enterprise, design |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determine (v.) | be decided, be concluded, make an end |
| determine (v.) | be decided, be concluded, make an end |
| Deucalion (n.) | son of Prometheus, who survived with his wife Pyrrha in an ark when Zeus flooded the world; restored humanity by throwing stones over their shoulders, which turned into people |
| devise (v.) | give, assign, confer on |
| devise (v.) | ponder, deliberate, think |
| dew (n.) | dewfall, dampness, moisture |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| die by oneself | die by one's own hand, commit suicide |
| diet (v.) | feed to a satisfactory level, condition by feeding |
| diet (v.) | feed, be given food, fatten |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| differency (n.) | difference, dissimilarity |
| digest, disgest (v.) | understand, interpret, comprehend |
| digest, disgest (v.) | understand, interpret, comprehend |
| directitude (n.) | [humorous nonsense word; unclear meaning] discredit |
| directly (adv.) | straightforwardly, rightly, without evasion |
| disbench (v.) | unseat, make rise |
| discipline (v.) | thrash, trounce, beat |
| discover (v.) | recognize, distinguish, discern |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discovery (n.) | disclosure, admission, revelation |
| discreet (adj.) | discerning, judicious, prudent |
| disease (v.) | spoil, trouble, disturb |
| disgrace (n.) | misfortune, calamity, injury |
| dishonoured (adj.) | dishonourable, dishonouring, shameful |
| discharge (v.) | play, perform, execute |
| dislodge (v.) | withdraw, retreat, pull back |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | dismissal, leave to go |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | settlement of business, sorting out of affairs |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| disposing (n.) | disposal, management, control |
| disposition (n.) | natural temperament, normal state of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disproperty (v.) | dispossess, deprive, strip [someone of] |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| dissension (n.) | dispute, squabble, quarrel [over] |
| dissentious (adj.) | quarrelsome, argumentative, fractious |
| dissolve (v.) | separate, part, break up |
| distinctly (adv.) | clearly, without confusion |
| distinctly (adv.) | individually, separately, personally |
| divide (v.) | share, participate, have a portion |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| dog (n.) | ruthless enemy, merciless beast |
| doing (n.) | action, performance, activity |
| doing (n.) | action, performance, activity |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| doom (v.) | condemn, pronounce judgement against |
| dotant (n.) | dotard, dullard, one whose mind is impaired by age |
| double (adj.) | divided, twofold, dual |
| doubled (adj.) | redoubled in strength, twice as strong as previously |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| drachma (n.) | Greek silver coin of varying but significant value |
| draw (v.) | bring together, draw in, gather |
| draw out (v.) | choose, select, find |
| dull (adj.) | obtuse, stupid |
| ears, by the | at odds, fighting like beasts |
| easy (adj.) | slight, petty, insignificant |
| easy (adj.) | slight, petty, insignificant |
| edge (n.) | weapon, sword |
| effect (v.) | carry out, accomplish |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| embarquement (n.) | embargo, impediment, prohibition |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| empiricutic (n./adj.) | quackery, imposture; quackish, fraudulent |
| empoison (v.) | give poison, destroy by poison |
| emulation (n.) | triumph, success, accomplishment |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (v.) | provide an end for, give purpose to |
| end (v.) | [harvesting] gather in, bring in |
| enforce (v.) | emphasize, urge, lay stress upon |
| enforce (v.) | emphasize, urge, lay stress upon |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| enormity (n.) | vice, wickedness, transgression |
| enter in (v.) | be acquainted with, be aware of |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, attitude, disposition |
| entertainment (n.) | payroll, service, employment |
| envy (n.) | admiration, desire [to be like], jealousy |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy, envy at (v.) | show malice [towards], hate, regard with ill will |
| envy, envy at (v.) | show malice [towards], hate, regard with ill will |
| epitome (n.) | miniature, abridgement, abstract |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| errand (n.) | message, report, news |
| estate (n.) | endowment, bestowal |
| estimate (n.) | reputation, honour, respectability |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| even, e'en (adv.) | equably, evenly, steadily |
| even, e'en (adv.) | quite, fully, simply |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| evident (adj.) | inevitable, certain, inescapable |
| evident (adj.) | inevitable, certain, inescapable |
| evil (n.) | malady, illness, disease |
| excuse (n.) | pardon, dispensation, exoneration |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exposture (n.) | exposure, laying open |
| extremity (n.) | extreme urgency, absolute necessity, crisis |
| extremity (n.) | extreme urgency, absolute necessity, crisis |
| fabric (n.) | building, edifice |
| factionary (n.) | activist, partisan, champion |
| fail (v.) | fall short, let down, disappoint |
| faint (adj.) | feeble, half-hearted |
| faintly (adv.) | timidly, half-heartedly, without conviction |
| fair (adj.) | clean, unsoiled, not dirty |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fairness (n.) | honesty, uprightness, fair dealing |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false-faced (adj.) | hypocritical, sanctimonious |
| falsely (adv.) | treacherously, deceitfully, dishonestly |
| famously (adv.) | gloriously, with renown |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fane (n.) | temple |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (v.) | form, shape, make [into] |
| fatigate (adj.) | fatigued, weary, tired |
| faucet-seller (n.) | seller of taps for wine-barrels |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| feeble (v.) | make feeble, weaken |
| feel (v.) | experience, live through [something] |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (adj.) | mighty, terrible |
| fellow (n.) | fellow-servant, colleague |
| fen (n.) | marshland, swamp |
| fester (v.) | corrupt, putrify, rot |
| fetch off (v.) | rescue, get back, retrieve |
| fidiuse (v.) | [jocular form of ‘Aufidius’] treated as Aufidius was treated |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field, in the | engaged in military operations, in military array |
| fielded (adj.) | in the battlefield, engaged in battle |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| fillip, fillop (v.) | strike smartly against, tap against, touch |
| find (v.) | discover, perceive, discern |
| fine (n.) | punishment, penalty, retribution |
| fit (adj.) | in a proper state, in the right circumstances |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fit (v.) | adapt, conform, accommodate |
| fitly (adv.) | justly, fittingly, aptly |
| fitly (adv.) | justly, fittingly, aptly |
| fix (v.) | make firm, secure |
| flag, set up the bloody | declare war, engage in battle |
| flamen (n.) | priest serving a particular deity |
| flaw (n.) | gust, squall, blast |
| flour (n.) | fine essence, best part |
| fly (v.) | leave, run away [from], flee |
| fob off (v.) | put off with a trick, get rid of, dispose of |
| foil (v.) | defeat, overcome; throw [in wrestling] |
| fold in (v.) | enfold, envelop, encompass |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | eager [for], desirous [of] |
| force (n.) | opposition, resistance, strength |
| force (v.) | urge, press, enforce |
| 'fore (prep.) | in the face of |
| fore-advise (v.) | previously advise, instruct earlier |
| forenoon (n.) | part of the day before noon |
| form (n.) | way of behaving, behaviour, code of conduct |
| form (n.) | position, rank, status |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forsworn (adj.) | perjured, falsely swearing |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| fortune (n.) | lucky chance, good luck |
| foxship (n.) | [quality of a fox] low cunning, slyness, ingratitude |
| frame (v.) | adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate |
| frame (v.) | adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate |
| franchise (n.) | right, liberty, freedom |
| frank (adj.) | generous, liberal, bounteous |
| free (adj.) | frank, undisguised, open |
| free (adj.) | frank, undisguised, open |
| free (adj.) | frank, undisguised, open |
| free (v.) | absolve, acquit, clear |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| front (v.) | confront, face, meet |
| function (n.) | office, occupation, calling |
| function (n.) | office, occupation, calling |
| fusty (adj.) | musty, mouldy, stale-smelling |
| Galen (n.) | [pron: 'gaylen] Greek physician, 2nd-c |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| garb (n.) | manner, style, fashion |
| garland (n.) | pride, glory, hero |
| garner (n.) | granary, corn storehouse |
| gawded (adj.) | made-up, prepared with cosmetics, adorned |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| generosity (n.) | nobility, aristocracy |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentry (n.) | position of gentleman, high rank |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| getter (n.) | begetter |
| giber (n.) | joker, wit, comedian |
| gibingly (adv.) | sarcastically, tauntingly, in a mocking manner |
| giddy (adj.) | frivolous, flighty, fickle, irresponsible |
| gin, 'gin (v.), past form gan, 'gan | begin [to] |
| gird (v.) | mock, taunt, laugh [at] |
| give (v.) | portray, report, represent |
| give (v.) | grant, allow, bestow |
| give (v.) | suggest, prompt, intimate |
| give (v.) | dispose, mind, incline |
| gladly (adv.) | willingly, happily, pleasureably |
| glass (n.) | eyeball |
| god (v.) | make a god of, idolize |
| gold (n.) | golden state, object made of gold |
| good (adj.) | honest, virtuous, honourable |
| good (adj.) | rich, wealthy, substantial |
| good (n.) | interest, advantage, benefit |
| gosling (n.) | beginner, greenhorn, novice |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| gracious (adj.) | delightful, lovely, charming |
| grained (adj.) | straight-grained, tough, strong |
| gratify (v.) | reward, repay, show gratitude for |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| gratis (adv.) | for nothing, without payment |
| grave (adj.) | important, dignified, serious |
| grief-shot (adj.) | grief-stricken, inconsolable |
| groat (n.) | fourpenny piece |
| ground (n.) | green, surface, lawn |
| guard (n.) | protection, keeping, custody |
| guardant (n.) | guard, protector, keeper |
| guess (v.) | assume, surmise, suppose |
| guider (n.) | guide, scout |
| gulf (n.) | abyss, chasm, pit |
| gulf (n.) | abyss, chasm, pit |
| gust (n.) | rush of wind |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | follow with shouts, call after |
| hand (n.) | handiwork, job, work |
| handkercher (n.) | handkerchief |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| hard (adj.) | strong, tough, powerful |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| harlot (n.) | prostitute, whore |
| harm (n.) | injury, hurt, pain |
| haver (n.) | possessor, holder, displayer |
| havoc (n.) | [in fighting and hunting: calling for] total slaughter, general devastation |
| hazard, in | in peril, at risk |
| head (n.) | fighting force, army, body of troops |
| head (n.) | fighting force, army, body of troops |
| heart (n.) | spirit, soul, essence |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heat (n.) | anger, rage, passion |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| Hector (n.) | son of Priam, married to Andromache; the bravest Trojan, who led out their army to battle |
| Hecuba (n.) | wife of Priam, King of Troy, and mother of 18 children; after the Greeks took Troy, she saw her sons and her husband killed, and was sent into slavery. |
| heed (n.) | consideration, care, attention |
| heightened (adj.) | exalted, elevated, raised up |
| helm (n.) | helmsman, guide, pilot |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hire (n.) | wages, payment, earnings |
| Hob and Dick | every Tom, Dick, and Harry |
| hold (v.) | bear, tolerate, endure |
| home (adv.) | into the heart of the enemy, to the target |
| home (adv.) | bluntly, to the point, forthrightly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| honour (n.) | noble rank, position of dignity, title of renown |
| honoured (adj.) | honourable, dignified, virtuous |
| horn (n.) | type of wind instrument |
| horse (v.) | sit astride [as on a horse], straddle |
| horse-drench (n.) | dose of horse medicine |
| hospitable (adj.) | offering hospitality, affording welcome |
| Hostilius (n.) | [pron: hos'tilius] Tullus Hostilius, third king of Rome, 7th-c BC |
| hostler (n.) | ostler, stableman, groom |
| housekeeper, house-keeper (n.) | stay-at-home |
| howbeit (adv.) | nevertheless, however |
| hum (v.) | say ‘hum’ [as a sign of displeasure, dissatisfaction, impatience, etc] |
| hum (v.) | say ‘hum’ [as a sign of displeasure, dissatisfaction, impatience, etc] |
| humanely (adv.) | out of fellow feeling, as fellow human beings |
| humorous (adj.) | capricious, moody, temperamental |
| hungry (adj.) | barren, sterile, unfertile |
| husbandry (n.) | thrift, good economy, careful management |
| Hydra (n.) | [pron: 'hiydra] many-headed monster, the child of Typhon and Echnida; as each head was cut off, it grew again |
| chair (n.) | place of authority |
| changeling (n./adj.) | waverer, turncoat, fickle thing |
| character (n.) | personality sketch, personal description |
| character (n.) | personality sketch, personal description |
| charge (n.) | company, command |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | entreat, exhort, enjoin |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| charter (n.) | right, privilege, prerogative |
| chat (v.) | go on about, gossip about, talk of |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| choir, quire (v.) | sing in tune, make music |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choose, cannot | have no alternative, cannot do otherwise |
| ignorance (n.) | negligence, obtuseness, lack of understanding |
| ignorance (n.) | negligence, obtuseness, lack of understanding |
| ignorance (n.) | negligence, obtuseness, lack of understanding |
| ignorance (n.) | negligence, obtuseness, lack of understanding |
| ignorant (adj.) | dull, unwitting, simple-minded |
| ignorant (adj.) | dull, unwitting, simple-minded |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | imperfectly, poorly, to ill effect |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| impatience (n.) | anger, rage, fury |
| impediment (n.) | obstruction, hindrance, obstacle |
| impediment (n.) | obstruction, hindrance, obstacle |
| imperfect (adj.) | faulty, lacking in character |
| impression (n.) | indentation, depth of presence |
| in (prep.) | of |
| incorporate (adj.) | united in one body, combined in one entity |
| increase (n.) | offspring, descendants, procreation |
| indifferently (adv.) | impartially, equally, alike |
| induce (v.) | move, persuade, prevail upon |
| indue, endue (v.) | endow, furnish, provide |
| infect (v.) | affect, influence, stir |
| inform (v.) | report, relate, tell |
| information (n.) | source of knowledge, informant |
| ingrate (adj.) | ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | unacceptable, displeasing, disagreeable |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| inherent (adj.) | fixed, irremovable, permanent |
| inherit (v.) | realize, come to fruition |
| inheritance (n.) | acquiring, obtaining, winning |
| inches, by | very gradually, bit by bit, by small degrees |
| injurious (adj.) | insulting, slanderous, offensive |
| injury (n.) | grievance, wrong, complaint |
| innovator (n.) | revolutionary, radical, rebel |
| inshell (v.) | draw in, withdraw within a shell |
| instant (adj.) | immediately raisable, quickly mobilized |
| instruction (n.) | precept, prompting, conviction |
| instruction (n.) | lesson, education, direction |
| instrument (n.) | organ, faculty, functioning part |
| insult (v.) | be insolent, show scorn, triumph scornfully |
| integrity (n.) | unity, wholeness, oneness |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interims, by | at intervals, from time to time |
| interjoin (v.) | unite, join with one another |
| interpretation (n.) | rendering, treatment, execution |
| invention (n.) | concoction, trumped-up charge |
| inventory (n.) | detailed list, itemization |
| iron (n.) | iron weapon, steel, sword |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (v.) | come forth, sally out |
| Ithaca (n.) | island of W Greece; home of Ulysses, where Penelope waited for his return from the Trojan Wars |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| judgement (n.) | reason, discernment, good sense |
| judicious (adj.) | judicial, according to the law |
| jump (v.) | risk, hazard, imperil |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| kam (adj.) | crooked, misleading, perverse |
| kick at (v.) | spurn, scorn, reject with contempt |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knee (v.) | go on one's knees, kneel |
| knell (n.) | death-knell, omen of death |
| la (int.) | indeed |
| la (int.) | indeed |
| lack (v.) | miss, be no longer here |
| lapsing (n.) | slipping, collapsing, failing |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| latest (adj.) | last, final |
| lead (n.) | (plural) lead-covered flat roofs |
| lead (n.) | (plural) lead-covered flat roofs |
| learned (adj.) | wise, erudite, sagacious |
| leasing (n.) | lie, falsehood, untruth |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| lecture (n.) | lesson, instructive example |
| leg (n.) | bending of a knee, genuflection, obeisance |
| lenity (n.) | mildness, gentleness, mercifulness |
| lesson (v.) | instruct, teach, advise |
| levy (n.) | recruitment of soldiers, conscription of men |
| liberty (n.) | (plural) rights, prerogatives, privileges |
| lie (v.) | live, dwell, reside, lodge |
| lie (v.) | be obligatory, be incumbent |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| life, to the | convincingly, in a faithful manner |
| light (adj.) | joyful, merry, light-hearted |
| lightly (adv.) | slightly, in small degree |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| 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 (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like to / unto (conj./prep.) | similar to, comparable with |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| limitation (n.) | allotted time, appointed period |
| lip, bite one's | make an angry facial gesture |
| lip, make a | curl a lip, mock, sneer |
| list (v.) | listen to, pay attention to |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| litter (v.) | [comparing humans to animals] bring forth, be born |
| little (n.) | small achievement, slight accomplishments |
| lockram (n.) | type of Breton linen fabric |
| look (v.) | look likely, promise, tend |
| lose (v.) | waste, throw away, give unprofitably |
| lots to blanks | [in a lottery] drawing of a winning ticket rather than a blank ticket |
| lover (n.) | companion, comrade, dear friend |
| lurch (v.) | rob, cheat |
| Lycurgus (n.) | [liy'kurgus] Spartan legislator, 7th-c BC, legendary for wisdom |
| mad (adj.) | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
| maim (n.) | wound, injury, mutilation |
| make (v.) | do, perform, carry out |
| make good | hold, secure, make sure of |
| make on (v.) | make much of |
| malice (n.) | hostility, hatred, ill-will, enmity |
| malice (n.) | hostility, hatred, ill-will, enmity |
| malkin (n.) | wench, drab, slut |
| mammock (v.) | tear to shreds, rip to pieces |
| man-entered (adj.) | entered into manhood |
| manifest (adj.) | clear, evident, obvious |
| mankind (n.) | man-like woman, virago; or: mad, furious, infuriated |
| mark (n.) | reach, aim, range |
| mark (n.) | (plural) insignia, regalia |
| 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] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| match (n.) | bargain, contract, agreement |
| matron (n.) | married woman |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| mature (adj.) | ready, ripe, set |
| may, you | go on, carry on |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (v.) | intend, purpose, mean to act |
| measles (n.) | scabs; or: lepers |
| measure (n.) | extent, size, amount, quantity, mass |
| measure (n.) | extent, size, amount, quantity, mass |
| measure, with | liberally, abundantly, lavishly |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (v.) | fight with, meet in battle |
| mechanic (n.) | workman, handicraftsman |
| meiny (n.) | multitude, crowd, throng |
| memory (n.) | memorial, remembrance |
| memory (n.) | memorial, remembrance |
| memory (n.) | memorial, remembrance |
| mend (v.) | do better, pull oneself together |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| 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 |
| microcosm (n.) | little world |
| minnow (n.) | [variety of fish] insignificant object |
| miscarry (v.) | go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful |
| misery (n.) | complete poverty, destitution, beggary |
| miss (v.) | forgo, do without, go without |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| monster (v.) | describe as something wonderful, make into an unnatural marvel |
| mood (n.) | anger, fury, frenzy, fit of temper |
| more (adj.) | greater |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adv.) | fatally, lethally, destructively |
| motion (n.) | urging, prompting, encouragement |
| motion (n.) | cause, prompting, provocation |
| mountebank (v.) | win over by plausible trickery |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| mover (n.) | active fellow, operator |
| mulled (adj.) | stupefied, dull, numb |
| multiplied (adj.) | many-headed, myriad, multiple |
| multitudinous (adj.) | belonging to the multitude |
| mummer (n.) | actor in a dumb-show |
| muniment (n.) | support, furnishing, provision |
| murrain (n.) | plague, pestilence |
| muse (v.) | wonder, be surprised |
| naked (adj.) | defenceless, undefended, unarmed |
| naked (adj.) | exposed to view |
| name (n.) | honour, credit, glory |
| name (n.) | famous name, luminary, celebrity |
| name (n.) | title of rank, formal appellation |
| napless (adj.) | threadbare, worn, frayed |
| native (n.) | origin, source, root |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| naught, nought (adj.) | lost, ruined, brought to nothing |
| navel (n.) | very heart, nerve centre |
| necessary (adj.) | providing a useful service, indispensable |
| needless (adj.) | unnecessary, pointless, superfluous |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nerve (n.) | sinew, ligament, muscle |
| nervy (adj.) | muscular, sinewy, vigorous |
| nicely (adv.) | carefully, skilfully, ingeniously |
| noble (n.) | nobility |
| nose (v.) | smell |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| notion (n.) | understanding, awareness, intellect |
| Numa (n.) | [pron: 'nyooma] Numa Pompilius, second king of Rome, 716-672 BC |
| oak (n.) | crown of oak leaves [awarded to a victorious soldier] |
| object (n.) | spectacle, sight, object of attention |
| obstinate (adj.) | unyielding, inflexible, hard-hearted |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| occupation (n.) | handicraft, trade, employment |
| occupation (n.) | handicraft, trade, employment |
| of (prep.) | in the form of |
| off (adj.) | beside the point, irrelevant |
| offence (n.) | offensive matter, object of annoyance |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | (plural) servants' quarters, service rooms |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (v.) | officiously withhold, use petty authority to block |
| officious (adj.) | meddlesome, interfering, overzealous |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| Olympus (n.) | mountainous region of N Greece; the home of the gods |
| omit (v.) | neglect, disregard, forget about |
| on (prep.) | onto |
| once (adv.) | once and for all, in a word |
| only (adj.) | sole, exclusive |
| ope (v.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| orange-wife (n.) | woman who sells oranges |
| ordinance (n.) | rank, position, standing [in the state] |
| ostentation (n.) | public show, display, exhibition |
| out (adv.) | fully, completely, outright, totally |
| out (adv.) | at a loss, put out, nonplussed; unable to remember one's lines |
| outdare (v.) | exceed in daring, dare more than |
| outward (adj.) | external, surface, superficial |
| ovator (n.) | one who receives an ovation |
| over and over | head over heels |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overleap (v.) | pass over, pass by , skip |
| overpeer, over-peer (v.) | rise above, tower over |
| overpressed (adj.) | overpowered, overwhelmed, overcome |
| overtake (v.) | surpass, outdo, rival |
| overture (n.) | opening, aperture |
| owe (v.) | repay, compensate, pay back |
| owe (v.) | have in store for, hold towards |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| painful (adj.) | painstaking, diligent, laborious |
| palate (v.) | present a flavour to, savour of |
| palm (n.) | palm leaf as a symbol of victory |
| paltering (n.) | evasiveness, equivocation, trickery |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (n.) | intimacy, personal relationship |
| particular (n.) | individual person, self |
| particular, for your | as far as you are concerned, in your case |
| particularize (v.) | give details of, itemize |
| particularly (adv.) | in person, individually |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | participant, accessory, supporter |
| party (n.) | litigant, disputant, side |
| pass (v.) | let pass, omit, avoid |
| pass (v.) | be approved [by], be ratified [by] |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patient (adj.) | calm, serene, of quiet mind |
| Penelope (n.) | Ulysses' wife, who waited 20 years for his return from Troy; she told suitors she had to finish weaving a shroud for Ulysses' father before she could remarry, and undid the work each night |
| pent (adj.) | imprisoned, closely confined |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| peremptory (adj.) | determined, resolved, absolutely decided |
| person (n.) | fine figure, personality |
| pester (v.) | obstructing, crowding, clogging |
| petitionary (adj.) | imploring, suppliant, entreating |
| 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 |
| physical (adj.) | medicinal, therapeutic, restorative |
| pick (v.) | throw, pitch, hurl |
| piece (n.) | coin, piece of money |
| piece (v.) | add to, join to, augment |
| piercing (adj.) | oppressive, severe, distressing |
| pike (n.) | pitchfork, hayfork |
| pike, pick (n.) | weapon with a long handle ending in a spearhead |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plain (adj.) | [bowls] level, flat, even, smooth |
| plainly (adv.) | openly, straightforwardly, without reserve |
| plot (n.) | piece of earth; body |
| Pluto (n.) | one of the titles of the Greek god of the Underworld |
| point (n.) | decision, conclusion, direction |
| point, at | just about, on the point [of] |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| poll (n.) | voting list, head-count |
| poll (n.) | number of persons |
| polled (adj.) | shorn, cleared, stripped bare |
| popular (adj.) | plebeian, of the common people |
| popular (adj.) | currying favour with the people |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| portance (n.) | behaviour, demeanour, bearing |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| posture (n.) | bearing, demeanour, presence |
| pot (n.) | stew-pot, cooking-pot |
| potency (n.) | power, authority, command |
| pother (n.) | fuss, uproar, commotion |
| potch (v.) | poke, thrust, jab |
| pound (n.) | pound-weight, weight, load |
| pound (v.) | shut up, confine [as animals in a pound] |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | (plural) physical faculties, bodily strength |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| prank (v.) | dress up, deck out, adorn |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| precipitation (n.) | throwing headlong, hurling down |
| precipitation (n.) | sheer drop, steepness, precipitousness |
| preparation (n.) | equipped military force, force ready for war |
| present (n.) | present time, immediate moment, matter in hand |
| present (n.) | present time, immediate moment, matter in hand |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| 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 |
| press (v.) | levy, raise, conscript |
| press (v.) | levy, raise, conscript |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| pretty (adj.) | nice, proper, apt |
| pretty (adj.) | [of men] fine, good-looking |
| prevail (v.) | succeed, win, be victor |
| prize (v.) | esteem, value, hold |
| probable (adj.) | plausible, believable, likely sounding |
| process (n.) | proper legal procedure |
| profane (v.) | misuse, abuse, maltreat |
| progeny (n.) | ancestry, descent, parentage |
| pronounce (v.) | tell, narrate, report |
| proof (adj.) | impenetrable, impervious, sound |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| properly (adv.) | privately, personally |
| prosperity (n.) | success, good fortune |
| prosperity (n.) | success, good fortune |
| prosperous (adj.) | favourable, happy, showing success |
| proud (adj.) | high-spirited, high-mettled |
| provand (n.) | provender, provisions, food |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| psaltery (n.) | type of plucked stringed instrument |
| Publicola (n.) | [pron: pub'likola] one of the first consuls of Rome, 6th-c BC |
| Publius (n.) | supposed ancestor of Caius Martius |
| puling (n./adj.) | whimpering, whining, complaining |
| pupil (adj.) | of being a pupil, as an apprentice |
| purchase (v.) | acquire, obtain, win |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose, to | effectively, to any effect |
| purposed (adj.) | planned, premeditated, prearranged |
| put (v.) | force, press, thrust |
| put forth (v.) | make a show, come forward, promise |
| put on (v.) | instigate, provoke, incite |
| put upon (v.) | provoke into doing, encourage into |
| putting on (n.) | instigation, prompting, urging |
| quake (v.) | cause to quake, make tremble, agitate |
| quarry (n.) | [in hunting] heap of dead, pile of bodies |
| quartered (adj.) | cut into four pieces |
| Quintus (n.) | supposed ancestor of Caius Martius |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| raiment (n.) | clothing, clothes, dress |
| raising (n.) | rumour-raising, stirring-up, incitement |
| range (v.) | arrange, lay out, array [in order] |
| rank-scented (adj.) | foul-smelling, stinking |
| rapt (adj.) | enraptured, entranced, thrilled |
| rapture (n.) | fit, seizure, convulsion |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rascal (n.) | worthless wretch, good-for-nothing |
| rascal (n.) | young or inferior deer in a herd; one of the common herd |
| ready (adj.) | alert, vigilant, attentive |
| reason (n.) | account, version, explanation |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| reason (v.) | argue for, plead for, support |
| receipt (n.) | what is received, acquisition, gain |
| recommend (v.) | commit, commend, consign |
| recompense (n.) | payment for services, reward |
| recreant (n.) | deserter, renegade, villain |
| rectorship (n.) | rule, government, dominion |
| reechy (adj.) | dirty, filthy, squalid |
| reek (n.) | foggy vapour, steam, fume, smoke |
| reek (v.) | steam, smoke, give off vapour |
| refuge (n.) | resource, last defence, final recourse |
| regard (v.) | take note of, pay heed to, value |
| regard (v.) | esteem, repute, respect |
| reinforcement (n.) | fresh attack, renewal of force |
| rejourn (v.) | put off, postpone, adjourn |
| relish (n.) | liking, taste, inclination |
| remain (n.) | remainder, rest |
| remember (v.) | commemorate, acknowledge, reward, recognize |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remission (n.) | power to pardon, inclination to forgive |
| remove (n.) | removal, raising [of a siege] |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repeal (n.) | recall, return from banishment |
| repeal (v.) | recall, call back [from exile] |
| repetition (n.) | recital, narration, relating |
| repine (v.) | be discontented, complain, feel dissatisfaction |
| report (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| report (v.) | give an account [of], describe in words |
| reproof (n.) | rebuff, rebuke, censure |
| request (n.) | demand, state of being sought after |
| requicken (v.) | revive, reanimate, refresh |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| rescue (n.) | [legal] forced removal from custody |
| reservation (n.) | keeping back, leaving aside |
| respect (n.) | courtesy, politeness, consideration |
| restitution (n.) | recovery, restoration, retrieval |
| restrain (v.) | withhold, keep back, hold back |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (v.) | retreat, pull back, withdraw |
| rheum (n.) | tears |
| ridge (n.) | roof ridge, rooftop |
| right (adj.) | correct [in opinion], right-minded |
| ripe (adj.) | ready, inclined, well-disposed |
| rive (v.) | split, rend, cleave |
| road (n.) | inroad, raid, incursion |
| root (n.) | bottom [of one's heart] |
| rote (v.) | learn by heart, fix routinely |
| rotten (adj.) | unhealthy, corrupting, unwholesome |
| rotten (adj.) | flawed, erroneous, corrupt |
| rub (n.) | [bowls] obstacle, impediment, hindrance |
| rudely (adv.) | violently, roughly, with great force |
| rule (v.) | control, direct, guide |
| ruth (n.) | pity, compassion, sympathy |
| sackbut (n.) | type of bass trumpet, with a trombone-like slide |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| safe (adj.) | sound, sensible, level-headed |
| safeguard (n.) | safeguarding, defence, protection |
| safeguard, on | under safe-conduct, with guarantee of safe passage |
| salt (n.) | salt tears |
| salve (v.) | heal, remedy, make good |
| sauce (v.) | spice, season, flavour |
| say (v.) | deliver, report, tell |
| scale (v.) | weigh, balance, compare |
| scandal (v.) | revile, scorn, denigrate |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarf (n.) | sling |
| sconce (n.) | [jocular] head, pate, bonce |
| scorn (v.) | refuse with contempt, disdain to offer |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| scotch (v.) | slash, cut, gash |
| 'sdeath (int.) | [oath] God's death |
| seal (v.) | confirm, ratify, approve |
| seal (v.) | confirm, ratify, approve |
| sea-mark (n.) | prominent landmark used as a guide for sailors, beacon |
| seasoned (adj.) | established, settled, mature |
| seat (n.) | throne |
| second (n.) | supporting action, act of assistance |
| second (n.) | supporter, helper, champion |
| second (v.) | support, assist, reinforce |
| second (v.) | support, confirm, corroborate |
| seeking (n.) | suit, petition |
| seld-shown (adj.) | seldom-seen, rarely in the public eye |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking human sensation, incapable of feeling |
| sensible (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
| sensibly (adv.) | as a feeling person, with a sensitive body |
| servant (v.) | put in service, make submissive |
| serve (v.) | suffice, be enough, do [for] |
| set (v.) | clench |
| set down (v.) | resolve, decide, determine |
| set down (v.) | encamp, lay siege |
| set on (v.) | go forward, advance, proceed |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| set up (v.) | set spinning |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shent (v.) | [from earlier verb ‘shend’] blamed, rebuked, reproached |
| shop (n.) | workshop, workroom |
| shorten (v.) | reduce, diminish, cut back |
| shout forth (v.) | acclaim, hail, welcome with shouts |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrug (v.) | [shrug shoulders to] express disbelief |
| shun (v.) | look to escape, seek safety in flight |
| shunless (adj.) | unavoidable, inescapable, certain |
| side (v.) | take sides with, join |
| side (v.) | take sides with, join |
| sight (n.) | eye |
| sign (n.) | token, witness, attestation |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| single (adj.) | poor, feeble, slight, trivial |
| singly (adv.) | by another person, by a single individual |
| singularity (n.) | individuality, distinctiveness, personal qualities |
| sink (n.) | cesspool, waste pit, sewer |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sit down (v.) | begin a siege, encamp, blockade |
| sithence (adv.) | since, subsequently |
| slight (adj.) | worthless, insignificant, good-for-nothing |
| slightness (n.) | triviality, paltriness, trifling |
| slip, let | let go, allow to leave, unleash |
| slippery (adj.) | fickle, treacherous, uncertain |
| small (adj.) | high-pitched, fluting, thin |
| smite (v.), past forms smote, smit | strike, hit (often, with great force) |
| smoking (adj.) | steaming hot, sending up spray |
| smother up (v.) | conceal, hide, cover up |
| soft (adj.) | tender, compassionate, kind |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft-conscienced (adj.) | soft-headed, easy-going, lacking real convictions |
| solicit (v.) | urge, move, incite, prevail upon |
| solicit (v.) | court, chase after, pursue |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometime (adj.) | former, previous |
| sometime (adv.) | formerly, at one time, once |
| sometime (adv.) | formerly, at one time, once |
| sometime (adv.) | formerly, at one time, once |
| soothe (v.) | flatter, praise, sweet-talk |
| soothe (v.) | flatter, praise, sweet-talk |
| soothing (n.) | flattery, adulation, sweet-talk |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| south (n.) | south wind [believed to bring storms, and plague-carrying mists] |
| sovereign (adj.) | excellent, excelling, superlative |
| sowl (v.) | pull, lug, seize roughly |
| spare (v.) | omit, avoid, refrain [from] |
| speak (v.) | encounter, fight, exchange blows |
| speak (v.) | find language for, say in words about |
| speak (v.) | declare itself, be announced |
| spectacle (v.) | fit with spectacles, give glasses |
| spectatorship (n.) | presentation to onlookers, display before spectators |
| speed (v.) | survive, succeed, prosper |
| spend (v.) | expend, express, give vent to |
| spice (n.) | touch, trace, dash |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| spoil (n.) | plundering, pillaging, despoiling |
| spoil (n.) | slaughter, destruction, ruination |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spot (n.) | piece of embroidery |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| -st (ending) | 2nd person singular ending; also: short form of some auxiliary verbs such as 'must', 'shallst' |
| stain (n.) | disgrace, shame |
| stale (v.) | make stale, wear out |
| stall (n.) | stand in front of a shop displaying goods for sale |
| stamp (n.) | impression, mark, imprint |
| stamp (n.) | impression, mark, imprint |
| stamp (v.) | authenticate, endorse, validate |
| stand (v.) | accord, agree, hold good, be compatible |
| stand (v.) | make a stand [against], fight, resist |
| stand (v.) | make a stand [against], fight, resist |
| stand (v.) | stop, halt |
| stand (v.) | stand still, stop, cease moving |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | act as, be, hold good as |
| stand for (v.) | represent, serve, uphold |
| stand for (v.) | defend, uphold, protect, support |
| stand for (v.) | defend, uphold, protect, support |
| stand for (v.) | be a candidate for, offer for election |
| stand out (v.) | not take part, not be involved |
| stand to (v.) | stand by, side with, support |
| stand to (v.) | maintain, uphold, be steadfast in |
| stand to it (v.) | be steadfast, stand firm, make a stand |
| stand up (v.) | confront boldly, make a stand |
| stand upon (v.) | make an issue of, insist upon, bother about |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | throne, chair of state |
| station (n.) | place to stand in, spot to see from |
| station (n.) | place to stand in, spot to see from |
| statute (n.) | law, decree, regulation |
| stay on / upon (v.) | wait for, await |
| stem (n.) | prow, bows |
| stick (v.) | hesitate, linger, think twice |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stick (v.) | shine out, stand out, be prominent |
| stiff (adj.) | stout, strong, tough |
| stiff (adj.) | disabled, incapacitated, unable to join in |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| stir (v.) | rise in revolt, make a disturbance |
| stitchery (n.) | needlework, embroidery |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| store (n.) | abundance, plenty, surplus, quantity |
| stored (adj.) | well supplied, rich, plentifully provided |
| stout (adj.) | proud, haughty, arrogant |
| stoutness (n.) | obstinacy, stubbornness, intractability |
| stoutness (n.) | obstinacy, stubbornness, intractability |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strength (n.) | recovery, return to full health |
| stretch (v.) | strain to the utmost, maximally exert |
| stride (v.) | bestride, sit astride, straddle |
| strike (v.) | have an evil influence, do harm |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| strike (v.) | fight, engage in fighting |
| stroke (n.) | blow, attack, assault |
| stroke (n.) | blow, attack, assault |
| stroke (n.) | blow, attack, assault |
| subdue (v.) | control, overcome |
| subject (n.) | object, thing, creature |
| subsist (v.) | continue, remain, stay |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | tricky, deceptive, treacherous |
| success (n.) | fortune, destiny |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| sudden (adj.) | hasty, impulsive, impetuous |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | soon, at an early date |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | suddenly |
| sued-for (adj.) | begged for, entreated, petitioned |
| sufferance (n.) | endurance, forbearance, patience |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| suffrage (n.) | vote, approval, consent |
| suggest (v.) | [of an idea] insinuate [to], make hints [to] |
| suggest (v.) | [of an idea] insinuate [to], make hints [to] |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| sulphur (n.) | lightning |
| summon (v.) | call to a meeting [to discuss terms] |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| surcease (v.) | cease, stop, leave off |
| sure (adj.) | loyal, trustworthy, steadfast |
| sure (adv.) | surely, assuredly, certainly |
| surety (v.) | go bail for, act as a guarantor for |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sword (n.) | soldier, sword-wielder |
| swound (v.) | faint, swoon |
| swound (v.) | faint, swoon |
| synod (n.) | assembly, council, gathering |
| table (n.) | dinner table, dinner party |
| tabor (n.) | type of small drum, especially used in revelling |
| tabor (n.) | type of small drum, especially used in revelling |
| tackle (n.) | [of a ship] rigging and sails |
| tag (n.) | rabble, riff-raff, mob |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| taintingly (adv.) | [probable error for] tauntingly |
| take (v.) | encounter, approach, tackle |
| take (v.) | make an impression |
| take (v.) | conquer, overthrow, destroy |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| take up (v.) | take on, handle, cope with |
| take up (v.) | occupy, fill up |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| Tarpeian rock | [pron: tahr'peean] rock in Rome, from which criminals were thrown to their deaths |
| Tarpeian rock | [pron: tahr'peean] rock in Rome, from which criminals were thrown to their deaths |
| Tarpeian rock | [pron: tahr'peean] rock in Rome, from which criminals were thrown to their deaths |
| Tarquin | Tarquinius Superbus, seventh king of Rome, 6th-c BC; also his son, Sextus Tarquinius, the ravisher of Lucrece |
| Tarquin | Tarquinius Superbus, seventh king of Rome, 6th-c BC; also his son, Sextus Tarquinius, the ravisher of Lucrece |
| Tarquin | Tarquinius Superbus, seventh king of Rome, 6th-c BC; also his son, Sextus Tarquinius, the ravisher of Lucrece |
| task (v.) | set a task [for], employ |
| teach (v.) | give direction to, lecture |
| tell (v.) | rebuke, admonish, reprove |
| tell (v.) | say, assert, put it about |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temperately (adv.) | steadily, calmly, moderately |
| temperately (adv.) | steadily, calmly, moderately |
| temporize (v.) | compromise, conform, become amenable |
| tent (v.) | lodge, encamp, take up residence |
| tent (v.) | treat with a tent [linen for cleansing wounds]; cure, remedy |
| tent (v.) | treat with a tent [linen for cleansing wounds]; cure, remedy |
| tetter (v.) | cover the skin with scabs |
| theme (n.) | subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse |
| think upon (v.) | think kindly about, remember well |
| thread (v.) | trace a path through, make a way through |
| through (prep.) | throughout |
| throw (n.) | throwing distance, mark |
| Tiber (n.) | [pron: 'tiyber] river flowing through Rome |
| Tiber (n.) | [pron: 'tiyber] river flowing through Rome |
| tickle (v.) | flatter, gratify, please |
| tie (v.) | oblige, constrain, force |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (v.) | measure rhythmically, accompany regularly |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| time-pleaser (n.) | time-server, follower of fashion |
| tinder-like (adj.) | quick-tempered, inflammable, volatile |
| to it, to't | to the test, to death |
| toge (n.) | toga |
| together (adv.) | against each other |
| together (adv.) | without a break, whole |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| top (v.) | surpass, exceed, outstrip |
| touch (n.) | trait, quality, feature |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | threaten, endanger, imperil |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| traducement (n.) | slander, calumny, defamation |
| translate (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| transport (v.) | carry off, move along |
| transport (v.) | carry off, move along |
| treaty (n.) | entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| trick (n.) | bauble, trifle, whim |
| trim (adj.) | fine, excellent, smart |
| trim (n.) | trappings, equipment, outfit |
| Triton (n.) | [pron: 'triyton] minor Greek sea god, the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite |
| triumph (v.) | exult, gloat, glory |
| triumphant (adj.) | triumphal, glorious, celebrating a great victory |
| trophy (n.) | memorial, monument |
| 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 |
| true (adj.) | true to one's promise, faithful to one's undertaking |
| trust (v.) | depend, be sure, rely |
| truth (n.) | loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| tumble (v.) | [bowling] overshoot, move too far |
| tun (n.) | barrel, large cask |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| turn (n.) | change, inconstancy, vicissitude |
| turn (v.) | send, drive, dispatch |
| twist (n.) | plaited thread, twined fibre |
| tyranny (n.) | cruelty, barbarity, unmerciful violence |
| Ulysses (n.) | [pron: yoo'liseez] son of Laertes, who fought for 10 years in the Trojan War; on his return to Ithaca, he killed the suitors of his wife Penelope |
| unactive (adj.) | inactive, slothful, sluggish |
| unapt (adj.) | not inclined, unwilling, not prone |
| unbarbed (adj.) | uncovered, unprotected, bare |
| unborn (adj.) | not existing, without being |
| unbuild (v.) | pull down, demolish, dismantle |
| under fiend (n.) | devil from hell, fiend from under the earth |
| undercrest (v.) | bear [as if on a crest], live up to |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| ungravely (adv.) | derisively, displaying ridicule |
| unheart (v.) | dishearten, discourage, dispirit |
| unchild (v.) | make childless, deprive of children |
| unknit (v.) | untie, undo, unravel |
| unproperly (adv.) | improperly, unfittingly, against all propriety |
| unscanned (adj.) | unthinking, unconsidered, thoughtless |
| unsevered (adj.) | inseparable, intimate, united |
| unvulnerable (adj.) | invulnerable, unassailable |
| unwholesome (adj.) | harmful, damaging, noxious |
| up (adv.) | in a state of forceful action, exerting power |
| upon (prep.) | owing to |
| urge (v.) | bring forward, advocate, represent |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| variable (adj.) | varied, diverse, different |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vaward (n.) | [military] vanguard, foremost division |
| vengeance (adv.) | exceedingly, intensely, tremendously |
| vengeance, what the | [strong exclamation] what the hell |
| venomous (adj.) | harmful, injurious, hurtful |
| vent (n.) | [of a hunted animal] scent |
| vent (v.) | get rid of, cast out |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| verdict (n.) | unanimous decision, agreed judgement |
| verify (v.) | support, back up, bolster |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| vesture (n.) | garment, clothing, garb, costume |
| vexation (n.) | torment, affliction, mortification |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| violent (adj.) | extreme, intense, utmost |
| virgin (v.) | remain a virgin, stay chaste |
| virginal (adj.) | of young girls |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | support, approval, good word |
| voice (v.) | vote, elect, appoint |
| voice (v.) | voter, person offering support |
| voice (v.) | voter, person offering support |
| voice (v.) | voter, person offering support |
| volume, by the | to a great extent, a large number of times |
| vouch (n.) | warrant, guarantee, formal confirmation |
| vulgar (adj.) | public, general, common |
| vulgar (n.) | familiar, ordinary, everyday |
| wage (v.) | pay, recompense, reward |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| wave (v.) | move up and down, incline |
| wave (v.) | waver, vacillate, alternate |
| wax (v.) | grow, increase, enlarge |
| way (n.) | opportunity, scope |
| weal (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| wealsman (n.) | public servant, one devoted to the well-being of the state |
| weed (n.) | garment, piece of clothing |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| well-found (adj.) | commendable, meritorious, laudable |
| wholesome (adj.) | profitable, valuable, promoting well-being |
| wholesome (adj.) | profitable, valuable, promoting well-being |
| wholesome (adj.) | good, nutritious, fit to eat |
| wholesome (adj.) | reasonable, sensible, rational |
| whoop, hoop (v.) | howl, hoot, jeer |
| wild (adj.) | rash, reckless, careless |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| will (v.), past form would | require, demand, need |
| win upon (v.) | prevail over, overcome |
| wind (v.) | insinuate, pursue a devious course |
| without (prep.) | beyond |
| wondrous (adv.) | wonderfully, extraordinarily, marvellously |
| woollen (adj.) | in coarse woollen clothes |
| word, at a | in a word, once and for all, in short |
| work (v.), past form wrought | bring about, arrange, effect |
| worn (adj.) | worn out, exhausted, spent |
| worship (n.) | sovereignty, supremacy |
| worth (n.) | pennyworth, fill |
| worthy (adj.) | estimable, admirable, heroic |
| wrack (v.) | work with disastrous result |
| wreak (n.) | revenge, vengeance, retribution |
| yawn (v.) | open wide, gape |
| yield (v.) | agree [to], consent [to], comply [with] |
| yoke (v.) | associate, link, join, couple |
| youngly (adv.) | in youth, early in life |
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