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.
| abide (v.) | stay a short while, pause before moving on |
| ability (n.) | strength, bodily power |
| abroad (adv.) | in the outside world, freely at large, elsewhere, everywhere |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| account, accompt (n.) | expectation, precedent, normal explanation |
| accustom (n.) | custom, habit, routine |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| action (n.) | course of action, enterprise; or: trial, legal process |
| address (v.) | prepare, make ready, poise to act |
| adhere (v.) | belong, be relevant, relate |
| admirable (adj.) | wondrous, marvellous, extraordinary |
| admiration (n.) | amazement, astonishment, wonder |
| admiring (adj.) | marvelling, filled with wonder |
| advancement (n.) | preferment, elevation, progress |
| adventure (n.) | venture, enterprise, issue, hazard |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| afar off (adv.) | indirectly, in a roundabout way |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | disposition, character, state of mind |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| affront (v.) | come face to face with, meet, confront |
| air (n.) | manner, style, fashion |
| air (n.) | likeness, bearing, demeanour |
| air (v.) | exercise, take the air, provide with fresh air |
| air abroad | live abroad, experience foreign climates |
| a-life (adv.) | dearly, greatly, on my life |
| allay (n.) | means of lessening, source of abatement |
| altering (adj.) | afflicting, health-affecting |
| ancientry (n.) | old people, elderly |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| angle (n.) | fishing rod, line, hook |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | [after ‘now’] at another time, presently |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| ape (n.) | mimic, imitator, impersonator |
| ape-bearer (n.) | showman with a performing monkey |
| Apollo (n.) | Greek sun god, who pulls the sun across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot; god of prophecy [speaking through the Delphi oracle, poetry, music, archery, and healing |
| Apollo (n.) | Greek sun god, who pulls the sun across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot; god of prophecy [speaking through the Delphi oracle, poetry, music, archery, and healing |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparent (adj.) | plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious |
| apparent (n.) | heir-apparent, closest in line |
| appoint (v.) | ordain, set up, establish |
| appoint (v.) | arm, equip, furnish |
| approbation (n.) | proof, confirmation, attestation |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| aqua-vitae (n.) | spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy |
| argument (n.) | story, subject, plot |
| aspect (n.) | [astrology] influential phase, direction of alignment |
| assist (v.) | accompany, attend, escort |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attorney (v.) | carry out by a substitute, perform by proxy |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aunt (n.) | mistress, whore, prostitute |
| avoid (v.) | be off, be gone, go away |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| bailiff (n.) | sheriff's officer who serves writs, carries out arrests, etc |
| bait (v.) | harass, persecute, torment |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| barn, barne (n.) | child, baby |
| barricado (n.) | barricade, rampart, barrier |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| baseness (n.) | debasement, lowly state, humiliation |
| baseness (n.) | debasement, lowly state, humiliation |
| basilisk (n.) | mythical serpent which killed with its look |
| bastard (n.) | hybrid, cross-breed, mixed variety |
| bastard (n.) | hybrid, cross-breed, mixed variety |
| bawcock (n.) | [fine bird] fine fellow, good chap |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | sustain, carry through, keep going |
| bearing-cloth (n.) | christening garment, baptismal shawl |
| 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.) | 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.) | 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 |
| bedrid, bed-rid, bedred (adj.) | bed-ridden, confined to bed through infirmity |
| bed-swerver (n.) | person unfaithful to the marriage-bed, adulterer/adulteress |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| behind (adv.) | still to come, to follow |
| behindhand (adj.) | backward, tardy, sluggish |
| behove (v.) | befits, be appropriate to, be due to |
| behove (v.) | befits, be appropriate to, be due to |
| belly (n.) | womb, uterus |
| bend (v.) | turn, direct one's steps, proceed |
| benediction (n.) | blessing, spiritual gift |
| bench (v.) | give a position of honour, place in authority |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| bespice (v.) | season with a spice; poison |
| Best, the (n.) | Jesus Christ |
| betake (v.) | go, take oneself off, make one's way |
| betimes (adv.) | speedily, soon, in a short time |
| between (n.) | interim, interval, meantime |
| bide upon (v.) | insist on, dwell on, maintain |
| big (adj.) | pregnant [with], swollen |
| black (n.) | black clothes |
| blank (n.) | bull's-eye, target centre; or: line of sight |
| blench (v.) | swerve, turn aside, give way |
| bless (v.) | guard, protect, safeguard |
| block (n.) | blockhead |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blossoms (n.) | prime, peak, full flowering [as of a plant] |
| blown (adj.) | inflamed, swollen, distended |
| bluster (n.) | storm, tempest, rough blast |
| bodkin (n.) | small sharply pointed implement for piercing |
| boiled-brain (n.) | hothead, maniac, headstrong fellow |
| bold (adj.) | shameless, immodest, outspoken, coarse |
| bolt (v.) | sift, separate out |
| bondage (n.) | binding up, tying up, wrapping up |
| boor (n.) | peasant, rustic |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| boot (v.) | help, serve, benefit, be useful [to] |
| boot, to | in addition, as well |
| borrow (n.) | borrowing, loan, allowance |
| bosom (n.) | warm-heartedness, tender affection |
| bosom (n.) | inward thoughts, personal counsel |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bourn (n.) | frontier, destination, boundary |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| break up (v.) | break, open [a seal] |
| break-neck (n.) | total ruin, destruction, disaster |
| breath (n.) | life, spirit, living and breathing existence |
| breed (v.), past form bred | develop, go on, happen |
| breed (v.), past form bred | raise, bring up, support |
| breeding (n.) | raising, upbringing |
| breeding (n.) | ancestry, parentage, noble lineage |
| bring (v.) | bring forth, give birth to |
| broken (adj.) | disjointed, fragmentary, disconnected |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| budget (n.) | tool-bag, pouch |
| bug (n.) | bogey, bugbear, imaginary terror |
| bugle-bracelet (n.) | bracelet adorned with ornamental tube-shaped glass beads |
| burden, burthen (n.) | refrain, chorus |
| burden, burthen (n.) | birth, state of pregnancy |
| butler (n.) | servant in charge of the wine cellar |
| by and by (adv.) | shortly, soon, before long |
| bygone (adj.) | that has just gone by, yesterday |
| caddis (n.) | tape made of worsted yarn |
| callet, callat (n.) | scold, nag |
| cambric (n.) | fine linen from Cambray, Flanders |
| capable of | appreciative of, able to take in |
| cap-a-pe, cap-a-pie (adv.) | [pron: kapa'pay] from head to foot, from top to toe |
| caparison (n.) | dress, outfit, clothing |
| carbonadoed (adj.) | scored across for grilling, made ready for broiling |
| care (n.) | responsibility, duty, matter of concern |
| career (n.) | rapid course, height, full swing |
| carriage (n.) | conduct, management, course of action |
| case (n.) | skin, hide, coat |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | holder, covering, receptacle |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| centre (n.) | centre of the earth, axis |
| centre (n.) | core of being, heart, soul |
| cipher (n.) | figure nought, nonentity, mere nothing |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| circumstance (n.) | pageantry, ceremony, spectacle |
| clamor, clamour (v.) | silence, hush, quieten |
| clap (v.) | [of two people's hands] strike together, clasp [to seal a bargain] |
| cleanly (adj.) | clean |
| clear (adj.) | serene, cheerful, unclouded |
| clerk-like (adv.) | in the ways of learning, in scholarly ways |
| climate (n.) | region, country [without reference to climatic conditions] |
| climate (v.) | stay, sojourn, dwell |
| clip (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| clog (n.) | encumbrance, burden, liability |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (v.) | agree, come to terms, compromise |
| cloud (v.) | defame, blacken, sully |
| clown (n.) | yokel, rustic, country bumpkin; also: low comic character [in a play] |
| coactive (adj.) | working together, acting in concert |
| coal (n.) | cinder, piece of charcoal |
| cock (n.) | woodcock [known for its foolishness] |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | cloth case or pocket worn by a man at the front of breeches or hose; also: what it contains |
| coif, quoif (n.) | close-fitting cap, nightcap |
| collop (n.) | [piece of flesh] offspring, flesh and blood |
| colour (n.) | pretext, pretence |
| colour (v.) | dye, stain a new colour |
| comfort (v.) | encourage, condone, countenance |
| commend (v.) | declare, offer, direct |
| commend (v.) | declare, offer, direct |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commit (v.) | send to jail, put in custody, imprison |
| commodity (n.) | asset, advantage, benefit |
| commune (v.) | talk, converse, discourse |
| compass (v.) | go round with, travel about with; or: obtain, lay hold of |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| conceit (n.) | understanding, intelligence, apprehension |
| conceit (n.) | imagining, brooding, fanciful thought |
| conceited (adj.) | ingenious, clever, well-devised |
| conceive (v.) | imagine, fancy |
| conclusion (n.) | inference, deduction, logical conclusion |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| conduit (n.) | channel, outflowing, water-spout, fountain |
| confine (v.) | banish, remove, place under restriction |
| conjecture (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, evil doubt |
| conjoin (v.) | make contact, come together |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| connive at (v.) | look indulgently on, cooperate with |
| conscience (n.) | internal reflection, inner voice, inmost thought |
| conscience, in my | to my mind |
| consent (n.) | opinion, feeling, counsel |
| consider (v.) | reward, recompense, requite |
| consider (v.) | reward, recompense, requite |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| continent (adj.) | chaste, temperate, restrained |
| contract (v.) | betroth, engage |
| contrary (adj.) | opposite, opposing, rival |
| contrary (n.) | opposite direction, other way |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| cordial (adj.) | reviving, invigorating, restorative |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| counsel (n.) | opinion, judgement |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| counter, compter (n.) | round piece of metal used for counting |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| couples, in | in pairs, leashed together |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| covert (n.) | shelter, hiding-place, concealed spot |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozener (n.) | cheat, deceiver, fraud |
| crabbed (adj.) | frustrating, disagreeable, unpleasant |
| crack (n.) | flaw, defect, deficiency |
| crack (v.) | sprain, tear, rupture |
| credent (adj.) | probable, likely |
| credit (n.) | trust, faith, belief |
| credit (n.) | credibility, believing, belief |
| crone (n.) | old hag, withered old woman |
| cry (v.) | speak loudly, shout out, proclaim |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| curious (adj.) | worrisome, disquieting, causing anxiety |
| curst (adj.) | angry, furious, fierce |
| custom (n.) | trade, business, line of work |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| cypress (n.) | type of lightweight fabric, gauze cloth, crape material [when black, used in mourning] |
| Cytherea (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| damask (adj./n.) | light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] |
| dame (n.) | mistress of a household, lady of the house |
| dash (n.) | trace, touch, tinge |
| dead (adj.) | mortal, deadly, fatal |
| dear (adj.) | heartfelt, earnest, zealous |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| delicate (adj.) | pleasant, delightful, congenial |
| delicate (adj.) | pleasant, delightful, congenial |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| delivery (n.) | account, statement, narration |
| Delphos (n.) | island of Delphi, C Greece, famous for its oracle |
| Delphos (n.) | island of Delphi, C Greece, famous for its oracle |
| Delphos (n.) | island of Delphi, C Greece, famous for its oracle |
| derivative (n.) | thing proceeding, heritage, inheritance |
| desert, desart (n.) | desolate place, wilderness |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| design (n.) | scheme, plan, plot |
| 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 |
| die (n.) | one of a pair of dice |
| digest, disgest (v.) | endure, brook, put up with |
| dildo (n.) | nonsense refrain in a ballad; also: artificial penis |
| dim (adj.) | dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre |
| Dis (n.) | Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto |
| discase (v.) | undress, disrobe, strip |
| discontenting (adj.) | discontented, angry, displeased |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discovery (n.) | disclosure, admission, revelation |
| disgraced (adj.) | humiliating, shamed, dishonoured |
| dish (v.) | present on a dish, put in front of one |
| dishonesty (n.) | dishonour, shameful deed, disgraceful action |
| discharge (v.) | eradicate, remove, get rid of |
| disjunction (n.) | separation, division, disunion |
| disliken (v.) | disguise, make unlike, camouflage |
| dismantle (v.) | remove an outer garment, take off a cloak |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send off, send messengers |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispose (v.) | direct, make arrangements for |
| disposition (n.) | natural temperament, normal state of mind |
| dispute (v.) | discuss, consider, deal with [a state of affairs] |
| dissevered (adj.) | divided, split, broken |
| distaff (n.) | device for weaving, spindle |
| distemper (n.) | bad temper, cross mood |
| distinguishment (n.) | distinguishing, distinction, differentiation |
| distraction (n.) | perturbation, agitation, frenzied state |
| distraction (n.) | perturbation, agitation, frenzied state |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divine (n.) | high-priest, holy man |
| do (v.) | convey, deliver, transmit |
| dole, happy man be his | destiny, fate, lot |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| dotard (n.) | old fool, senile idiot |
| double (adv.) | doubly, for the second time, twice over |
| doxy (n.) | beggar's mistress, whore; sweetheart |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| dram (n.) | [small dose of] poison |
| draw (v.) | take up, receive, collect |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| due (adj.) | appropriate, proper, fitting |
| dull (adj.) | insensitive, incapable of sensation |
| dungy (adj.) | dung-like; or: vile, filthy, loathsome |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| easy (adj.) | open, receptive, amenable |
| embassy (n.) | message [especially via an ambassador] |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| encounter (n.) | behaviour, conduct, manner of meeting |
| enfoldings (n.) | garments, clothes |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| ensue (v.) | befall, happen, become |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, attitude, disposition |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| Ethiopian (n.) | African, person with a dark countenance |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| evil (n.) | malady, illness, disease |
| excrement (n.) | outgrowth [of hair] |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exercise (n.) | habitual activity, usual occupation, employment |
| exercise (n.) | manly sport, martial practice |
| exercise (n.) | religious practice, spiritual observance |
| expedition (n.) | prompt departure, sudden leaving |
| extempore (adj./adv.) | without preparation, improvised, for the occasion |
| extreme (n.) | outrageous behaviour, extravagance, exaggeration |
| extremity (n.) | utmost severity, extreme intensity, hardship |
| extremity (n.) | utmost degree, greatest amount |
| eye-glass (n.) | lens of the eye |
| fabric (n.) | building, edifice |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| fading (n.) | nonsense refrain in a ballad [with allusion to sexual energy] |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adj.) | legitimate, lawful, proper |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | defective, weak, inadequate |
| false (adj.) | illegitimate, bastard |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, mind, mental state |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| far (adj.) | farther, more distant |
| fardel (n.) | burden, load, bundle |
| fardel (n.) | burden, load, bundle |
| fardel (n.) | burden, load, bundle |
| fardel (n.) | burden, load, bundle |
| fardel (n.) | burden, load, bundle |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (n.) | sort, kind, type |
| fast (v.) | starve, stay empty, go without [food] |
| Fates (n.) | trio of goddesses who control human destiny: Atropos (‘the inflexible’) cuts the thread of life allotted and spun by Lachesis (‘the distributor’) and Clotho (‘the spinner’) |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | leniency, kindness, clemency |
| favour (n.) | friendship, good will, friendly regard |
| featly (adv.) | gracefully, skilfully, nimbly |
| fecks (n.) | euphemistic form of 'faith' |
| fedary, federary, feodary (n.) | confederate, accomplice, accessory |
| feeding (n.) | grazing-ground, pasturage |
| feeling (adj.) | deeply felt, heartfelt, acutely sensed |
| fellow (v.) | share in, become a partner of |
| fertile (adj.) | abundant, profuse, rich |
| fetch off (v.) | do away with, make an end of, kill |
| fine (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, reactive |
| fixed (adj.) | painted, made fast, finished off |
| fixure (n.) | fixture, position, attitude |
| flap-dragon (v.) | swallow like a flap-dragon |
| flatness (n.) | completeness, absoluteness, limitless nature |
| flaunt (n.) | finery, ostentatious clothing, trappings |
| flax-wench (n.) | female flax worker |
| flayed (adj.) | stripped, skinned, undressed |
| Flora (n.) | Roman goddess of flowers, who appears with the spring |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fool (n.) | [term of endearment or pity] dear, darling, innocent creature |
| foot, on | in employment, taking place, under way |
| footing (n.) | support, surface, foundation, foothold |
| footman (n.) | footpad, highwayman who robs on foot |
| forbear (v.) | withdraw, leave, give way |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| force (n.) | physical strength, might, vigour |
| force, of | necessarily, of necessity, whether one will or not |
| forced (adj.) | strained, uneasy, unnatural |
| forced (adj.) | enforced, imposed, constrained |
| forfend (v.) | forbid |
| forked (adj.) | two-horned |
| form (n.) | position, rank, status |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forseal (v.) | [unclear usage] seal up close, forestall, prevent |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| fortune (n.) | wealth, possessions, substance |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| framed (adj.) | designed, properly planned, well-prepared |
| franklin (n.) | landowner ranking below the gentry, rich freeholder, yeoman |
| fraught (v.) | burden, weigh down, encumber |
| free (adj.) | generous, magnanimous |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | innocent, guiltless |
| free (adj.) | innocent, guiltless |
| free (adj.) | innocent, guiltless |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| frequent (adj.) | addicted, inclined, disposed |
| fresh (adj.) | young, lovely, blooming |
| friend, at | as a friend, in friendship |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frighted (adj.) | frightened, terrified, scared |
| front (n.) | beginning, start, opening |
| frown (n.) | brow, forehead |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| gainsay (v.) | deny, renounce, disown |
| gainsaying (n.) | denial, refusal |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| gallimaufry (n.) | complete mixture, whole assembly, every sort |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | deprive, strip, dispossess |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | castrate, spay |
| generation (n.) | family, progeny |
| gentle (adj.) | refined, discriminating, sophisticated |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (n.) | [polite intimate address] dear one |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| gentlewoman (n.) | [formally polite address] madam |
| gently (adv.) | like a gentleman, honourably, with dignity |
| gently (adv.) | generously, nobly, befittingly |
| gentry (n.) | position of gentleman, high rank |
| german, germane (adj.) | near related, closely akin |
| gest (n.) | stage [in a journey], point in time |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| gillyvor (n.) | gillyflower, clove-scented pink |
| gillyvor (n.) | gillyflower, clove-scented pink |
| give (v.) | consider, account, hold [in mind] |
| give out (v.) | proclaim, announce, herald |
| glass (n.) | [sand of the] hourglass |
| glass (n.) | [sand of the] hourglass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glib (v.) | geld, castrate |
| glister (v.) | glitter, sparkle, gleam |
| glistering (n.) | brilliance, sparkle, shining nature |
| go about (v.) | endeavour, set to work, start trying |
| gone (adj.) | lost, ruined, brought down |
| good deed (adv.) | in truth, in reality |
| good night | [as farewell] we bid each other a last farewell |
| good-faced (adj.) | smooth-faced, pretty |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| gorge (n.) | throat, stomach |
| gossip (n.) | godparent, baptismal sponsor |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| graceful (adj.) | full of grace, virtuous, upright |
| gracious (adj.) | good, virtuous, well-behaved |
| graft (v.) | insert, implant, make grow |
| grange (n.) | country house, farmhouse |
| grave (adj.) | important, dignified, serious |
| grave (adj.) | respected, revered, wise |
| greediness (n.) | eagerness, keenness, enthusiasm |
| green (adj.) | weak, undeveloped |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| gross, by / by the | in large quantities, wholesale |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| grow (v.) | arise, come into existence |
| gust (v.) | taste; realize, know of |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habited (adj.) | clothed, dressed, clad |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hammer of (v.) | think hard about, ponder on |
| hand (n.) | signature, written authorization |
| hand (v.) | lay hands on, handle, have to do with |
| handfast, in | held fast, in custody, under arrest |
| handsomely (adv.) | beautifully, elegantly, attractively |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| hard (adj.) | tough, unfeeling, unsentimental |
| harlot (adj.) | lewd, lascivious, licentious |
| have (v.) | take, convey; or: have to do [with] |
| have at it | let's try it, let's have a go at it |
| having (n.) | fortune, estate, means |
| headpiece (n.) | brain, intellect |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heat (v.) | race over, speed across |
| heaving (n.) | groan, deep sigh |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heft (n.) | heaving, retching |
| hent (v.) | grasp, take hold of |
| history (n.) | history play, chronicle, stage drama |
| hobby-horse (n.) | harlot, whore, prostitute |
| hogshead (n.) | large cask, barrel [of wine] |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | [nautical] back into the ship, away from its hold |
| home (adv.) | to the end, to the finish |
| homely (adj.) | plain, simple, ordinary |
| homely (adj.) | plain, simple, ordinary |
| homely (adj.) | plain-looking, unattractive, ugly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honour (n.) | noble rank, position of dignity, title of renown |
| honourable (adj.) | honest, upright, dignified |
| hook (v.) | attach, secure, make fast [as with a hook] |
| hoop (v.) | encircle, enclose, enfold |
| horse (v.) | mount, put on top of |
| hot (adj.) | active, vigorous |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hovering (adj.) | wavering, hesitating, uncertain |
| hox (v.) | hamstring, disable, cripple |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| chafe (v.) | fret, rage, seethe |
| chamber-counsel (n.) | personal confidences, private conversation |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| changeling (n./adj.) | child taken by fairies, stolen child |
| changeling (n./adj.) | child taken by fairies, stolen child |
| character (n.) | personality sketch, personal description |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| charge (n.) | accusation, censure, blame |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| charge (v.) | entreat, exhort, enjoin |
| chase (n.) | prey, game, victim, quarry |
| chase (v.) | harry, harass, persecute |
| cheat (n.) | trick, fraud, deception |
| cheat (n.) | trick, fraud, deception |
| cheer (n.) | mood, disposition |
| chide (v.), past form chid | brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| child (n.) | baby girl |
| childbed (adj.) | of being in labour, belonging to confinement |
| childish (adj.) | child-like, befitting childhood |
| childness (n.) | childish qualities, childishness |
| chorus (n.) | character in a play who speaks the prologue and comments on the course of events |
| chough (n.) | rustic, clown |
| idle (adj.) | foolish, stupid, empty-headed |
| ignorant (adj.) | that keeps one in ignorance |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill-ta'en (adj.) | [ill-taken] unfounded, unwarranted, badly grounded |
| image (n.) | effigy, statue, sculpture |
| immodest (adj.) | improper, immoderate, inordinate |
| impawn (v.) | pledge as security, put in pawn, commit |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importance (n.) | import, subject-matter |
| importunate (adj.) | persistent, pressing, insistent |
| imposition (n.) | imposed penalty, burden, weight |
| incense (v.) | incite, urge, set on |
| incertain (adj.) | uncertain, needing guidance, in a doubtful state |
| incertainty (n.) | uncertainty |
| incidency (n.) | incident, event, occurrence |
| incident (adj.) | likely to happen, applicable, natural |
| industriously (adv.) | intentionally, deliberately, purposely |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| inkle (n.) | kind of linen tape, yarn |
| insinuate (v.) | behave subtly, follow an indirect route |
| insufficience (n.) | insufficiency, inadequacy, deficiencies |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intelligencing (adj.) | spying, acting as go-between |
| intelligent (adj.) | communicative, forthcoming, candid |
| intention (n.) | intensity, forceful purpose, powerful direction |
| irremovable (adj.) | immovable, inflexible, adamant |
| 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 |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| 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.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issueless (adj.) | childless, without an heir |
| jar (n.) | tick |
| 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 |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| justify (v.) | affirm, acknowledge, corroborate |
| justify (v.) | affirm, acknowledge, corroborate |
| justify (v.) | excuse, exonerate, clear |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| kiln-hole (n.) | fire-hole of a kiln, oven |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| knack (n.) | trifle, knick-knack, ornament |
| knack (n.) | trifle, knick-knack, ornament |
| knock (n.) | hard blow, harsh stroke, buffet |
| known (adj.) | well-acquainted, familiar to each other |
| la you | see, look now |
| lace (n.) | lacing of stays, bodice-string |
| lam-damn (v.) | [unclear meaning] beat the hell out of, thrash without pity |
| lame (v.) | give the appearance of lameness to, make deficient [by comparison] |
| lamentably (adv.) | mournfully, dolefully, sorrowfully |
| land-service (n.) | military service done on land |
| large (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal, lavish |
| lawn (n.) | [type of] fine linen |
| lawn (n.) | [type of] fine linen |
| lay on / upon (v.) | set to, set about, undertake vigorously |
| lead (n.) | cauldron [of molten lead] |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| let (v.) | allow to stay, let remain |
| let be | be quiet |
| level (n.) | [archery] direct aim, target, range |
| level (n.) | [archery] direct aim, target, range |
| lewd-tongued (adj.) | foul-mouthed, scurrilous, abusive |
| lie (n.) | accusation of lying, charge of falsehood |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liegeman (n.) | vassal, subject, follower |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | 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 (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like, the | the same |
| liking (n.) | approving, consent, acquiescence |
| limber (adj.) | limp, floppy, weak |
| limit (n.) | prescribed time, fixed period |
| list (v.) | listen |
| list (v.) | care, choose, desire |
| litter (v.) | [comparing humans to animals] bring forth, be born |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| lonely (adj.) | isolated, secluded, standing apart |
| look (v.) | find, seek, look for |
| look up (v.) | be cheerful, take courage |
| look upon (v.) | turn towards, look in the direction of |
| lording (n.) | young lord, young gentleman |
| losel, lozel (n.) | worthless fellow, rogue, scoundrel |
| loss (n.) | perdition, destruction |
| lost (adj.) | ruined, perished, destroyed |
| loud (adj.) | windy, stormy, blustery |
| low (adj.) | humble, lowly, inferior |
| lune (n.) | frenzied fit, tantrum, mad outburst |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| make good | justify, vindicate, confirm |
| make up (v.) | contribute, add up, help to produce |
| maliciously (adv.) | violently, virulently, ragingly |
| mankind (adj.) | man-like, mannish |
| mannerly (adj.) | well-mannered, courteous, genteel |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mar (v.) | ruin, harm, injure, damage |
| marble (adj.) | enduring, solid [as marble] |
| mark (n.) | notable sight, object of serious attention |
| 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] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| mart (v.) | do business, bargain, make a deal |
| marvel (n.) | astonishment, amazement, surprise |
| matter (n.) | stuff, soul, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | middle-part singer, tenor, alto |
| mean (v.) | intend, purpose, mean to act |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| medal (n.) | miniature portrait, pendant, charm |
| medicine (n.) | physician, doctor |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| Mercury (n.) | planet particularly associated with eloquence, feats of skill, and the commercial world |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mess (n.) | small group of people eating together |
| mess (n.) | small group of people eating together |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mind (v.) | put in mind, remind |
| mingle (v.) | join, unite, combine |
| mirth (n.) | merry-making, pleasure-seeking |
| missingly (adv.) | by being aware of absence, with a sense of loss |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| mock (v.) | imitate, mimic, copy |
| moiety (n.) | half, equal share |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| mort (n.) | death, dying moment |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| motion (n.) | puppet-show |
| moved (adj.) | upset, agitated, distressed |
| muddy (adj.) | dull-witted, muddle-headed |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| naught, nought (n.) | nothing |
| nayward (n.) | contrary, denial, disbelief |
| neat (adj.) | clean, spotless, smart |
| neat (n.) | ox, cow, cattle |
| neat-herd (n.) | cowherd, cattleman |
| neb (n.) | mouth, beak |
| necessity (n.) | unavoidable event |
| negative (adj.) | denying, refusing to believe |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| next (adj.) | nearest, shortest, most direct |
| none of you, will | have nothing to do with |
| note (n.) | list, record, roll |
| note (n.) | sign, mark, token |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| noted (adj.) | recognizable, well-known, familiar |
| nothing (n.) | insignificance, unimportance, triviality |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| offer (v.) | dare, presume, venture |
| office (n.) | service, sympathy, kindness |
| office (n.) | service, sympathy, kindness |
| office (n.) | service, sympathy, kindness |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| officed (adj.) | playing a role, having a function |
| officious (adj.) | obliging, attentive, diligent |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oil (n.) | [vat of] boiling oil |
| open (v.) | reveal, uncover, disclose |
| order (n.) | injunction, command, dictate |
| out (adv.) | in error, at fault, wrong |
| over (adj.) | observing, overseeing, spying |
| overdyed, over-dyed (adj.) | dyed over with another colour |
| overcharged (adj.) | overburdened, overtaxed, overwrought |
| overshade (v.) | overshadow, cast a gloom over |
| overture (n.) | disclosure, revelation |
| overween (v.) | presume, venture, take the liberty |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pace (v.) | move on, proceed, pass on |
| paddle (v.) | toy [with], play wantonly [with], fondle |
| painting (n.) | paint, pigment, colour |
| pale (n.) | paleness, pallor [of the cheeks] |
| pander, pandar (n.) | pimp, procurer, go-between |
| pantler (n.) | servant in charge of the bread, pantryman |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| partake (v.) | make known, impart, communicate |
| Partlet (n.) | traditional name for a hen [Pertelote], as in Chaucer's 'Nun's Priest's Tale' |
| party (n.) | participant, accessory, supporter |
| party (n.) | participant, accessory, supporter |
| pash (n.) | head |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| pastoral (n.) | pastoral play, theatrical event on a rural theme |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| pattern (v.) | parallel, match, equal |
| pawn (n.) | pledge, surety, forfeit |
| pawn (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| peer (v.) | appear, come into sight |
| peer (v.) | appear, come into sight |
| perdition (n.) | ruin, destruction, devastation |
| perfect (adj.) | certain, definite, positive |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| pertain (v.) | belong, have a right |
| pettitoes (n.) | trotters, feet |
| petty (adj.) | minor, subordinate, inferior |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (v.) | cure, correct, dose with medicine |
| picture (n.) | likeness, image, imitation |
| picture (n.) | scene, visible position, conspicuous place |
| piece (n.) | creature, individual, person, woman |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (v.) | add to, join to, augment |
| piece up (v.) | add to, make up, parcel up |
| piedness (n.) | diverse colouring, multi-coloured character |
| pinch (v.) | take, squeeze, press |
| pinched (adj.) | tortured, tormented; or: distressed, afflicted; or: reduced to nothing |
| place (n.) | dignity, honour, privilege |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| placket (n.) | petticoat, apron |
| placket (n.) | petticoat, apron |
| play (v.) | play with, amuse oneself with |
| pleasant (adj.) | merry, festive, jolly |
| point (n.) | (usually plural) tagged lace [especially for attaching hose to the doublet] |
| point forth (v.) | indicate, suggest, allude to |
| poking-stick (n.) | rod for stiffening the folds of a ruff |
| pomander (n.) | perfumed ball; or: case containing perfumed substances |
| ponderous (adj.) | weighty, substantial, profound |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post, in | in haste, at top speed |
| postern (n.) | entrance, side gate, back door |
| postern (n.) | entrance, side gate, back door |
| postern (n.) | entrance, side gate, back door |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practised (adj.) | studied, well-versed, accomplished |
| prank (n.) | outrageous deed, excessive behaviour |
| prank up (v.) | dress up, deck out, bedeck |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| predominant (adj.) | [astrology] in the ascendant, ruling |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| pregnant (adj.) | meaningful, compelling, convincing |
| preposterous (adj.) | malapropism for ‘prosperous’ |
| present (adj.) | imminent, impending, approaching |
| present (n.) | present time, immediate moment, matter in hand |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| press (v.) | oppress, burden, weigh down |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| prig (n.) | [slang] thief, crook, tinker |
| principal (n.) | person chiefly responsible, leading practitioner |
| print (n.) | imprint, image, stamped impression |
| prize (v.) | think nothing of, care nothing for |
| process-server (n.) | officer who serves a summons |
| Prodigal (adj.) | in the Bible, describing a son who foolishly wastes his share of his father's estate |
| profess (v.) | profess friendship, declare attachment |
| profess (v.) | undertake, pledge |
| professor (n.) | adherent, devotee, professing Christian |
| prognostication (n.) | weather forecast in the almanac |
| proof (adj.) | unmoved, impervious, indifferent |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| Proserpine, Proserpina (n.) | daughter of the corn-goddess Ceres; Hades, king of the Underworld, abducted her and made her his queen |
| prosperity (n.) | success, good fortune |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| publish (v.) | denounce in public, vilify, show up |
| pugging (adj.) | [unclear meaning] pulling, thieving, pilfering |
| purblind (adj.) | blind |
| purgation (n.) | acquittal, clearing away of guilt |
| purge (v.) | expel, get rid of, flush out |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| 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, to | effectively, to any effect |
| push (n.) | climactic moment, critical time |
| push (v.) | strike, press hard, thrust |
| put apart (v.) | dismiss, send away |
| put forth (v.) | be in evidence, emerge, be displayed |
| put to (v.) | go to work, have sex |
| put to it | put to the proof, make trial of |
| putter-on (n.) | instigator, inciter, agitator |
| qualified (adj.) | of such quality, of such a nature, fitting |
| qualify (v.) | appease, pacify, calm down |
| queen (v.) | act as a queen, aspire to being a queen |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| question (n.) | conversation, discourse, piece of talk |
| quick (adj.) | sharp, keen, alert |
| quick (adv.) | alive |
| race (n.) | [of ginger] root |
| raise (v.) | rouse, excite, incite |
| raisins of the sun | sun-dried grapes |
| rank (adj.) | gross, outlandish, coarse |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rarely (adv.) | exceptionally, outstandingly, unbelievably |
| rash (adj.) | sudden, quickly acting, operating immediately |
| reason (n.) | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
| received (adj.) | fashionable, accepted as a norm, generally adopted |
| recoil (v.) | go back in time, return in memory |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| recreation (n.) | refreshment, pastime, diversion |
| refer (v.) | entrust, commit, commend |
| rehearse (v.) | relate, recount, give an account of |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relish (v.) | be acceptable, find favour |
| relish (v.) | appreciate, like, approve of |
| remember (v.) | remind, bring to someone's mind |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| removed (adj.) | remote, secluded, further away |
| removedness (n.) | absence [from court], non-attendance |
| repair (n.) | restoration, renewal, recovery |
| replenished (adj.) | complete, perfect, consummate |
| require (v.) | deserve, merit, justify |
| resolve (v.) | decide, make up one's mind |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| respecting (prep.) | in comparison with |
| retired (adj.) | withdrawn, secluded, cloistered |
| retired (adj.) | retiring, reserved, withdrawn |
| revolted (adj.) | faithless, disloyal, inconstant |
| rheum (n.) | catarrh, head-cold, coughing and spluttering |
| rift (v.) | split, cleave, rend apart |
| right (v.) | set right, vindicate, give redress |
| richly (adv.) | abundantly, fully, amply |
| ripe (adj.) | properly considered, fully thought out |
| rosemary (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with remembering |
| rough (adj.) | hairy, shaggy |
| round (v.) | whisper, murmur, speak privately |
| round (v.) | become round, grow to full form [in pregnancy] |
| rover (n.) | wanderer, vagabond |
| royalty (n.) | majesty, royal highness |
| rue (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with repentance, pity |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| saffron (n.) | orange-red dye [for colouring some types of food or drink] |
| said, I / you have | finished speaking, had one's say |
| sainted (adj.) | made a saint, from heaven |
| saltier (n.) | malapropism for ‘satyr’ |
| satisfaction (n.) | removal of doubt, resolved state of mind |
| savage (adj.) | fierce, ferocious, wild |
| savour (n.) | smell, stench, stink |
| savour (n.) | scent, fragrance, smell |
| scandal (n.) | disgraceful reputation, scandalous imputation |
| scape, 'scape (n.) | escapade, fling, sexual wrongdoing |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| scene (n.) | play, drama, performance |
| scene (n.) | play, drama, performance |
| scion (n.) | shoot, graft, limb |
| scour (v.) | go in haste, move quickly, hurry along |
| seal (v.) | [unclear usage] seal up close, forestall, prevent |
| second (n.) | supporter, helper, champion |
| seeing (n.) | appearance, observing, beholding |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| self-born (adj.) | selfsame, identical |
| sennight, se'nnight, seven-night (n.) | [seven night] week |
| sense (n.) | mind, power of reason, wits |
| senseless (adj.) | unconscious, insensible, oblivious |
| session, sessions (n.) | judicial assembly, trial, court |
| session, sessions (n.) | judicial assembly, trial, court |
| settled (adj.) | calm, steadfast, composed |
| settled (adj.) | deep-rooted, firmly implanted |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (n.) | (plural) individuals, persons |
| she (n.) | lady, woman, girl |
| she (n.) | lady, woman, girl |
| sheepcote (n.) | building where sheep shelter |
| sheep-hook (n.) | shepherd's crook |
| shilling (n.) | coin valued at twelve old pence or one twentieth of a pound |
| shipboard, to | on board ship |
| shoot (n.) | outgrowth, offshoot, sprouting |
| shore (v.) | put ashore, return to the land |
| shrewdly (adv.) | seriously, mightily, very much |
| Sicilia (n.) | island of Sicily, S Italy |
| side (n.) | frame, compass, limit |
| silly (adj.) | simple, lowly, humble |
| simple (adj.) | common, ordinary, average, humble |
| singular (adj.) | unmatched, pre-eminent, outstanding |
| singularity (n.) | rarity, curiosity, noteworthy object |
| sip (v.) | drink, propose a toast |
| sir (n.) | gentleman, lord, gallant, master |
| sir (n.) | man, person, individual |
| sitting (n.) | meeting, audience, interview |
| size (n.) | kind, type, length |
| skill (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| skill (n.) | discernment, discrimination, capacity to perceive |
| sleepy (adj.) | sleep-inducing, soporific |
| sleevehand, sleeve-hand (n.) | sleeve cuff, wristband |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| slippery (adj.) | faithless, unchaste, difficult to hold on to |
| sluice (v.) | send water through, draw water from; screw |
| smutch (v.) | smudge, dirty, blacken |
| sneaping (adj.) | nipping, biting, sharp |
| soaking (adj.) | quick to absorb, ready to assimilate |
| so-forth (n.) | such-and-such, you know what |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| softly (adv.) | slowly, gently |
| softly (adv.) | slowly, gently |
| solely (adv.) | alone, by oneself |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sooth (adv.) | truly |
| sooth (adv.) | truly |
| sooth (n.) | truth |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sore (adv.) | seriously, greatly, very much |
| sorely (adv.) | severely, intensely, very greatly |
| sorrow (n.) | mourning, lamentation |
| sorry (adj.) | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
| sovereignly (adv.) | supremely, outstandingly, superlatively |
| spare (v.) | avoid, shun, keep away from |
| speed (n.) | fate, lot, fortune |
| spice (n.) | touch, trace, dash |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (v.) | amuse, entertain, divert |
| spotted (adj.) | stained, blemished |
| sprightly, spritely (adv.) | cheerfully, merrily, in a lively way |
| springe (n.) | snare, trap |
| sprite, spright (n.) | spirit, ghost, supernatural being |
| square (n.) | square piece of material covering the chest, embroidered breast-piece |
| square (v.) | rule, direct, influence |
| square (v.) | rule, direct, influence |
| square, by the | accurately, exactly, with great precision |
| squash (n.) | youngster, youth |
| squire (n.) | lad, fellow, youngster |
| stale (adj.) | worn-out, hackneyed, faded |
| stand for (v.) | defend, uphold, protect, support |
| stand upon (v.) | make an issue of, insist upon, bother about |
| standing (n.) | continuing existence, duration |
| starred (adj.) | born under a star |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| state (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| still (adj.) | silent, quiet |
| 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] |
| stomacher (n.) | piece of clothing used by women under their bodice to help cover the chest |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (v.) | transgress, go beyond, exceed |
| straited (adj.) | at a loss, nonplussed, hard put |
| strangely (adv.) | as a stranger, as a foreigner |
| strangle (v.) | quench, eclipse, stifle |
| straw (n.) | trivial matter, trifle |
| stretch-mouthed (adj.) | wide-mouthed |
| strike (v.) | have an evil influence, do harm |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| studied (adj.) | deliberate, carefully planned, intentional |
| stuffed (adj.) | full, complete, proven, stored up |
| stupefied (adj.) | lacking the ability to feel, grown insensible |
| subject (n.) | subjects, people [of a state] |
| success (n.) | succession, lineage, inheritance |
| suddenly (adv.) | immediately, at once, without delay |
| sufficiency (n.) | competence, ability, capability |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| summer (adj.) | joyful, pleasant, happy |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| superstitiously (adv.) | paying special attention; or: with irrational belief |
| surprise (v.) | astonish, bewilder, perplex |
| swain (n.) | rustic, country person, shepherd |
| swain (n.) | rustic, country person, shepherd |
| swain (n.) | man, youth, young fellow |
| swain (n.) | man, youth, young fellow |
| swain (n.) | man, youth, young fellow |
| swear over (v.) | [unclear usage] swear in opposition to, disavow, deny |
| sweet (adj.) | perfumed, scented, fragrant |
| sweet (n.) | delightful time, pleasant part |
| swerve (v.) | go astray, err, be wrong |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| table-book (n.) | notebook, memo pad, memorandum book |
| tabor (n.) | type of small drum, especially used in revelling |
| take (v.) | take in, comprehend, understand |
| take (v.) | captivate, delight, enrapture |
| take (v.) | captivate, delight, enrapture |
| take (v.) | captivate, delight, enrapture |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| take up (v.) | occupy, fill up |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| tardy (v.) | delay, retard, hold back |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tawdry-lace (n.) | silk necktie, coloured neckerchief |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temporizer (n.) | delayer, procrastinator, someone who plays for time |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tender (adj.) | thoughtful, considerate, solicitous |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| theme (n.) | reason for acting, ground of belief |
| thick (v.) | thicken, make dense |
| think (v.) | realize, appreciate, understand |
| three-man-song (adj.) | capable of singing three-part songs |
| three-pile (n.) | costly velvet [with a pile formed from three threads] |
| thrift (n.) | profit, advantage, gain |
| thriving (adj.) | successful, satisfactory, auspicious |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| time (n.) | age, years |
| time, in good | what a question!, how dare you! |
| tincture (n.) | colour, glow, brightness |
| tirra-lyra (n.) | onomatopoeic representation of the sound of the lark |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| toaze (v.) | tease, get out, extract |
| tod (v.) | produce a tod [about 28 pounds] of wool |
| tongueless (adj.) | dumb, silent, mute |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | land at, arrive at, visit |
| toy (n.) | piece of nonsense, foolish affair |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| traffic (n.) | trade, commerce, business, merchandise |
| traitorly (adj.) | traitorous, treacherous |
| treasury (n.) | money, wealth, riches |
| tremor... | palpitation of the heart |
| trick (n.) | bauble, trifle, whim |
| trick (n.) | habit, characteristic, typical behaviour |
| troll-my-dame (n.) | type of game in which balls are rolled [trolled] through hoops |
| troth-plight (adj.) | engaged, betrothed |
| troth-plight (n.) | engagement, act of betrothal |
| true (adj.) | honest, upright, law-abiding |
| true (adj.) | reliable, trustworthy, dependable |
| trumpery (n.) | fancy garments, showy rubbish, worthless finery |
| trunk (n.) | body, form, frame |
| try (v.) | contest, decide, fight out |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tuft (n.) | clump, small group, thicket |
| tug (v.) | contend, vie, strive in opposition |
| tumble (v.) | have sexual intercourse with |
| turn back (v.) | redound, lead, come back |
| turtle (n.) | turtle-dove, lover |
| twinned (adj.) | indistinguishable, identical, closely linked |
| unbraided (adj.) | untarnished, not shop-soiled, new |
| unbreeched (adj.) | not dressed in breeches |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| uncurrent (adj.) | exceptional, aberrant, out of the ordinary |
| undergo (v.) | undertake, carry out, perform |
| undescried (adj.) | unseen, unobserved, undiscovered |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | bring to nought |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| uneasy (adj.) | not easy, hard, difficult |
| unfold (v.) | display, reveal, show |
| unfurnish (v.) | deprive, divest, take away |
| ungentle (adj.) | harsh, violent, cruel |
| ungentle (adj.) | harsh, violent, cruel |
| unintelligent (adj.) | oblivious, unaware, ignorant |
| unjust (adj.) | dishonest, untrustworthy, crooked |
| unpathed (adj.) | uncharted, unexplored, untravelled |
| unroll (v.) | strike off the roll, remove from the list |
| unroosted (adj.) | dislodged from a position, driven from a perch |
| unspeakable (adj.) | indescribable, inexpressible, beyond description |
| unsphere (v.) | remove [a star] from its sphere |
| unthought-on (adj.) | unexpected, unforeseen, fortuitous |
| unthrifty (adj.) | wasteful of the chance to increase |
| untried (adj.) | unexamined, unexplored, not ascertained |
| utter (v.) | offer for sale, dispense, make available |
| utter (v.) | emit, exhale, discharge |
| valley (n.) | indentation, hollow [e.g. in the upper lip, or beneath the lower lip] |
| vast (n.) | great expanse, immense space, waste |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| vessel (n.) | body, frame |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| vice (v.) | force, constrain, press hard |
| vilely, vildly (adv.) | shamefully, wretchedly, meanly |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| violent (adj.) | rushed, hasty, impetuous |
| virginal (v.) | move the fingers up and down [as if playing a virginal] |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| vision (n.) | sight, object of sight, display |
| visitation (n.) | visit |
| vulgar (n.) | common people, ordinary folk |
| waft (v.) | turn derisively, direct scornfully |
| waggon, wagon (n.) | carriage, coach |
| wake (n.) | festival, revel, fete |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| 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.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (v.) | play, sport, frolic |
| ward (n.) | [fencing] defensive posture, parrying movement |
| warden (adj.) | made from a variety of baking pear |
| warp (v.) | reduce, shrink, lessen |
| warrant (v.) | act as a pledge for, give an assurance about |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| wearing (n.) | clothing, dress, garments |
| web and the pin, pin and web | disease of the eye, cataract |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weigh (v.) | consider, take into account |
| weigh (v.) | consider, take into account |
| welkin (adj.) | heavenly blue |
| well (adv.) | in a state of happiness, in bliss |
| well to live (adj.) | well-to-do, well-off, prosperous |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| westward (adv.) | over in the west, in the west country |
| wether (n.) | sheep, ram |
| whistle (v.) | whisper, speak in private |
| whistle, go | carry on to no purpose, waste [one's] time |
| Whitsun (n.) | in Christian tradition, the feast of Pentecost |
| whoo-bub (n.) | hubbub, confused yelling |
| wild (adj.) | rash, reckless, careless |
| wilful-negligent (adj.) | deliberately negligent, at fault for being too negligent |
| wink (n.) | blink |
| wink (n.) | closing of the eyes, shutting, sleep |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | cunning plan, ingenious design |
| with (prep.) | by |
| without-door (adj.) | outward, surface, public |
| woman-tired (adj.) | henpecked, torn apart by a woman |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| work (v.), past form wrought | affect, stir, act upon |
| worn (adj.) | worn out, exhausted, spent |
| worship (n.) | honour, distinction, repute |
| worst (n.) | weakest, least powerful |
| worth (n.) | rank, standing, dignity |
| worthy (adj.) | of worth, of value, deserving |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| yeast (n.) | foam, froth, spume |
| yellow (n.) | [colour of] jealousy |
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