This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| abode (n.) | dwelling-place, lodging, residence |
| abridge (v.) | shorten, cut short |
| account (v.) | take account of, esteem, appreciate |
| advantage (n.) | interest, bonus, addition |
| advantage (v.) | benefit, help, aid |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advise, avise (v.) | inform, be aware, apprise |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affected (adj.) | devoted, totally in love [with] |
| affected (adj.) | disposed, inclined, minded |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| after-love (n.) | later gratitude, future loyalty |
| afterward (adv.) | afterwards |
| again (adv.) | in return, back [in response] |
| age (n.) | whole life, lifetime, days |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| agone (adv.) | ago, past |
| agood (adv.) | in earnest, in a heartfelt way |
| aim (n.) | target, object, goal |
| aim (n.) | guess, conjecture, surmise |
| aim (v.) | guess, conjecture, surmise |
| ale (n.) | ale-house, tavern |
| allied (adj.) | related, connected |
| allicholy, allycholly (adj./n.) | malapropism for ‘melancholy’ |
| alone (adj.) | unique, matchless, having no equal |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| angerly (adv.) | angrily, grouchily, testily |
| anthem (n.) | song of mourning, hymn of grief |
| apparent (adj.) | certain, inevitable, evident |
| approach (n.) | advances, amorous attention |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| Ariadne (n.) | [ari'adnee] daughter of Minos who helped Theseus find his way through the labyrinth, and then fled with him; Theseus abandoned her while she slept at Naxos |
| arms' end, at | at the point of a sword |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| auburn (adj.) | yellow-brown, light brown |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| augury (n.) | discernment, prescience, prophetic skill |
| awful (adj.) | awe-inspiring, worthy of respect |
| bare (adj.) | threadbare, shabby, ragged |
| bare (adj.) | mere, simple |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-lying, lowland |
| bastard (adj.) | inferior, low, of little value |
| beadsman (n.) | almsman, pensioner [who prays for others] |
| 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 |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| befortune (v.) | befall, happen, come upon |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| bechance (v.) | happen to, befall |
| being (n.) | physical existence, life |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| beset (v.) | set upon, assail, besiege |
| beset (v.) | set upon, assail, besiege |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| bestow (v.) | carry, bear, acquit, conduct |
| betide (v.) | happen (to), befall, come (to) |
| betide (v.) | happen (to), befall, come (to) |
| better (n.) | readier, more willing |
| bid the base / bass | challenge someone to a chase [from ‘prisoner's base’, a boy's chasing game] |
| bide (v.) | remain, persist, continue in being |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| block (n.) | blockhead |
| blood (n.) | spirit, vigour, mettle |
| blot (n.) | stain, disgrace, blemish |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blunt (adj.) | stupid, obtuse, dull-witted |
| bold (adj.) | over-confident, presumptuous, audacious, impudent |
| boon (n.) | petition, entreaty, request |
| boon (n.) | petition, entreaty, request |
| boot (n.) | riding-boot |
| boot (v.) | help, serve, benefit, be useful [to] |
| boots, give someone the | make fun of someone, make a fool of someone |
| bosom (n.) | pocket on the front of a woman's dress |
| bottom (v.) | [of wool] wind into a ball; focus, concentrate |
| bounty (n.) | special gift, present |
| brag (v.) | talk with pride [about], sound off [about] |
| braggardism, braggartism (n.) | bragging, boasting |
| break (v.) | reveal, disclose, impart |
| break (v.) | reveal, disclose, impart |
| brief, in | quickly, speedily, expeditiously |
| bring (v.) | accompany, conduct, escort |
| broken (adj.) | fallen out, with the relationship in pieces |
| broker, broker-between (n.) | go-between, intermediary, agent |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| burden, burthen (n.) | refrain, chorus |
| can (v.) | be skilled [in], have ability [in] |
| canker (n./adj.) | grub that destroys plant buds and leaves, cankerworm, parasite |
| canker (n./adj.) | grub that destroys plant buds and leaves, cankerworm, parasite |
| capon (n.) | chicken, castrated cockerel [bred for eating] |
| car (n.) | carriage, cart, chariot [often of the sun god] |
| cate-log (n.) | [idiosyncratic pronunciation of] catalogue, inventory, register |
| cavil (v.) | dispute over details, raise pointless objections |
| censure (v.) | pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| circumstance (n.) | condition, state, situation |
| cite (v.) | urge, call on, arouse, summon |
| civil (adj.) | civilized, cultured, refined |
| clerkly (adv.) | scholarly, cleverly, adroitly |
| climb (v.) | reach, attain, achieve |
| close (adj.) | private, secluded, sequestered |
| close (n.) | union, uniting |
| close (v.) | embrace, cuddle, hug |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | cloth case or pocket worn by a man at the front of breeches or hose; also: what it contains |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| cold (adj.) | ineffective, unattended to, coldly received |
| colour (n.) | pretext, pretence |
| come off (v.) | turn out, result |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | declare, offer, direct |
| commendation (n.) | (plural) regards, compliments, greetings |
| commit (v.) | sin, transgress, do wrong |
| common (adj.) | average, usual, general, ordinary |
| compass (n.) | circumference, round measurement |
| compass (v.) | win, obtain, attain |
| compass (v.) | win, obtain, attain |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | accomplished, consummate, thorough |
| composed (adj.) | elaborately constructed, well put together |
| conceit (n.) | view, opinion, judgement |
| conceitless (adj.) | dense, witless, unintelligent |
| concern (v.) | be of importance, be of concern |
| condition (n.) | settlement, terms, pact |
| condition (n.) | quality, behaviour, attribute, habit |
| confound (v.) | discomfit, defeat, put to shame |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| consort (n.) | company of musicians, ensemble |
| consort (n.) | company, mob, crew |
| conspire (v.) | practise, contrive, plot |
| constant (adj.) | faithful, steadfast, true |
| construe (v.) | take as, interpret as |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| converse (v.) | associate, keep company |
| converse (v.) | associate, keep company |
| corded (adj.) | made of ropes |
| correction (n.) | punishment, retribution, rebuke |
| count (n.) | account, reckoning |
| count of (v.) | take account of, esteem, appreciate |
| counterfeit (n.) | impostor, pretender, sham |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| crew (n.) | band, company, body of men |
| crooked (adj.) | malignant, perverse, contrary, devious |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| currish (adj.) | mean-spirited, snarling, quarrelsome |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| dear (adj.) | heartfelt, earnest, zealous |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| deign (v.) | willingly accept, not disdain |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] |
| depart (n.) | departure, departing, leave-taking |
| deploring (adj.) | mournful, doleful, bewailing |
| derived (adj.) | descended, in lineage |
| derived (adj.) | descended, in lineage |
| descant (n.) | melodious accompaniment, tuneful variation |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| desert, desart (n.) | desolate place, wilderness |
| desert, desart (n.) | cause, deserving, warrant |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desperate (adj.) | despairing, hopeless, without hope |
| devoted (adj.) | holy, consecrated, dedicated |
| die on (v.) | die fighting, challenge in mortal combat |
| diet (n.) | therapeutic nutrition, curative regime |
| dire-lamenting (adj.) | deeply sorrowing, dreadfully lamenting |
| discipline (n.) | learning, schooling, course of instruction |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | find, uncover, come upon |
| discovery (n.) | disclosure, admission, revelation |
| disfurnish (v.) | deprive, strip, dispossess |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send away, send off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send away, send off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispose (n.) | disposal, control, discretion |
| dispose (n.) | disposal, control, discretion |
| dispraise (n.) | disparagement, censure, reproach |
| dispraise (v.) | disparage, belittle, denigrate |
| dissolve (v.) | melt, liquefy |
| dog at, be a | be adept at, be experienced in |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| dote on / upon (v.) | be infatuated with, idolize |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubt (n.) | question, difficulty, hesitation [over] |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| dream (v.) | concentrate, focus attention |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| dull (adj.) | obtuse, stupid |
| dump (n.) | plaintive melody, mournful song |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effectual (adj.) | effective, actual, with full effect |
| elegy (n.) | love-poem, song of lamentation |
| else (adv.) | elsewhere, in another direction |
| Elysium | mythological location of heaven |
| enamelled (adj.) | brightly coloured, multi-coloured, kaleidoscopic |
| encounter (n.) | accosting, address, approach |
| endamage (v.) | damage, injure, harm |
| ending (adj.) | dying, near one's end |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| engine (n.) | plot, device, means, instrument |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| enthralled (adj.) | enslaved, made captive |
| environ (v.) | surround, envelop, encircle, engulf |
| essence (n.) | very life, foundation of being |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| Ethiop, Ethiope (adj./n.) | Ethiopian, African, person with a dark countenance |
| even (n.) | evening |
| except, except against (v.) | object to, take exception to |
| except, except against (v.) | take exception to, object to, repudiate |
| exception (n.) | (often plural) objection, dislike, disapproval |
| exception (n.) | (often plural) objection, dislike, disapproval |
| excuse (v.) | seek to decline, beg to get out of |
| exercise (n.) | manly sport, martial practice |
| exhibition (n.) | allowance, pension, maintenance |
| expect (v.) | wait for, await |
| expedition (n.) | haste, speedy action, prompt dispatch |
| expedition (n.) | haste, speedy action, prompt dispatch |
| expedition (n.) | haste, speedy action, prompt dispatch |
| expostulate (v.) | expound, debate, discourse |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| faction (n.) | party, group, set [of people] |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adj.) | pale, of light complexion |
| false (adj.) | defective, weak, inadequate |
| false (adj.) | unfair, unjust, double-crossing |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adv.) | wrongly, erroneously, in error |
| fancy (v.) | like, love, admire |
| fantastic (adj.) | extravagant, fanciful, ingenious |
| farthingale (n.) | long skirt extended at the back by a framework of hoops |
| farthingale (n.) | long skirt extended at the back by a framework of hoops |
| fashion (n.) | sort, kind, type |
| fashion (v.) | form, shape, make [into] |
| fault (n.) | mistake, error, blunder |
| favour (n.) | charm, attractiveness, gracefulness |
| fealty (n.) | [feudal obligation of obedience] duty of loyalty, allegiance, fidelity |
| feature (n.) | physical appearance, bodily shape, looks |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | copy, image, likeness |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| form (n.) | image, likeness, shape |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| fortune (v.) | happen, chance, occur |
| forward (adj.) | promising, early-maturing, precocious |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| full-fraught (adj.) | filled to the brim, jam-packed |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | smooth-flowing, not rough or rapid |
| gentle (adj.) | smooth-flowing, not rough or rapid |
| gentlewoman (n.) | [formally polite address] madam |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | bring colour to, brighten, illuminate |
| give back (v.) | retire, yield, back off |
| go (v.) | walk, travel on foot |
| going (n.) | walking, going at one's usual pace |
| gossip (n.) | godparent, baptismal sponsor |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grace (n.) | success, favourable outcome, fortune |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| graced (adj.) | honoured, favoured |
| gracious (adj.) | delightful, lovely, charming |
| grey (adj.) | [of eyes] grey-blue, blue-tinged |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grievance (n.) | distress, suffering, pain |
| grievance (n.) | distress, suffering, pain |
| grievance (n.) | distress, suffering, pain |
| grievously (adv.) | sorrowfully, deeply, with great grief |
| habiliment, abiliment (n.) | (usually plural) clothes, dress, attire, outfit |
| habit (n.) | routine, settled practice, regular behaviour |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| halidom, by my | what I hold holy; or: Our Lady |
| hallowing, hallooing, halloing, holloing (n.) | shouting, hallooing, crying out |
| Hallowmas (n.) | in Christian tradition, All Saints' Day, 1 November |
| hammer (v.) | think hard, deliberate, ponder |
| hangman (adj.) | fit for the hangman, infernal, diabolical |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| hapless (adj.) | luckless, unfortunate, unlucky |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| happy (adj.) | accomplished, favoured, proficient |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| harbour (v.) | lodge, stay, shelter |
| harbour (v.) | lodge, stay, shelter |
| hard (adj.) | bad, poor, inadequate |
| hard (adv.) | badly, poorly, ill |
| hard (adv.) | earnestly, vigorously, energetically |
| hard-favoured (adj.) | ugly, unattractive, unsightly, hideous |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| hazard (n.) | risk, peril, danger |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heedfully (adv.) | attentively, carefully, conscientiously |
| Hellespont (n.) | ['helespont] Dardanelles; narrow strait in NW Turkey, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara |
| herald (adj.) | message-bearing, acting as a herald |
| Hero (n.) | priestess of Aphrodite, in love with Leander |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hold (v.) | keep, preserve, conserve |
| holy (adj.) | virtuous, upright, of great excellence |
| holy (adj.) | virtuous, upright, of great excellence |
| homely (adj.) | plain-looking, unattractive, ugly |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| hose (n.) | [pair of] breeches |
| house (n.) | inn, tavern |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| change (n.) | variation, modulation |
| character (v.) | inscribe, engrave, write |
| chase (n.) | pursuit, sequence, hunt |
| cherish (v.) | support, foster, sustain |
| chide (v.), past form chid | brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words |
| 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 |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chronicle (v.) | register, log, put on record [as] |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | poor, inadequate, miserable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill-favoured (adj.) | ugly, unattractive, unsightly |
| impeachment (n.) | discredit, reproach, detriment |
| imperial (n.) | emperor, imperial personage |
| import (n.) | importance, significance, consequence |
| importunacy (n.) | importunity, urgent solicitation, pressing entreaty |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| impose (n.) | imposition, command, imposed duty |
| impress (n.) | impression, stamp, sense |
| imprimis (adv.) | in the first place |
| include (v.) | conclude, settle, bring to a close |
| indifferent (adj.) | impartial, unbiased, neutral |
| infamy (n.) | bad report, terrible reputation |
| infinite (n.) | infinity, infinite quantity, eternity |
| inhabit (v.) | lodge, dwell, reside |
| inherit (v.) | secure, win, get possession of |
| injurious (adj.) | causing injury, harmful, offending, unjust |
| inly (adj.) | inward, internal, heartfelt |
| inquire forth (v.) | seek out, ask after one's whereabouts |
| integrity (n.) | undivided devotion, wholehearted sincerity |
| item (n.) | [legal] particular point |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jar (n.) | discord, disharmony, disagreement |
| jar (v.) | grate, sound discordantly |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| jerkin (n.) | male upper garment, close-fitting jacket [often made of leather] |
| jolthead, jolt-head (n.) | blockhead, dolt, numskull |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| judge (v.) | suppose, consider, think |
| judge (v.) | suppose, consider, think |
| judgement (n.) | opinion, estimation, assessment |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| keep (v.) | restrain, control, discipline |
| kill (v.) | satisfy, allay, subdue, put an end to |
| kind (adj.) | gracious, full of courtesy |
| kind (n.) | nature, reality, character, disposition |
| kind (n.) | mode of action, business, matter |
| kind (n.) | breed, lineage, stock, family |
| kindly (adv.) | in accordance with human nature, expressing normal humanity |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knit, knit up (v.) | tie, fasten [by means of a knot] |
| knock (v.) | strike, beat, hit |
| lamely (adv.) | imperfectly, defectively; also, haltingly, in a lame manner |
| large, at | at length, in full, thoroughly |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| lay (v.) | keep down, make subside |
| Leander (n.) | [li'ander] young man in love with Hero, who lived on the opposite side of the Hellespont; each night he swam across, guided by her lamp |
| Leander (n.) | [li'ander] young man in love with Hero, who lived on the opposite side of the Hellespont; each night he swam across, guided by her lamp |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| lease, out by | let out to others, not under one's full ownership |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leave (v.) | abandon, forsake, relinquish |
| lesson (v.) | instruct, teach, advise |
| let (v.) | hinder, prevent, stand in the way |
| leviathan (n.) | sea-monster, whale |
| liberal (adj.) | overgenerous, licentious |
| lie (v.) | live, dwell, reside, lodge |
| light (n.) | ability to see clearly, power of vision |
| light (n.) | help, enlightenment, information |
| lightly (adv.) | readily, easily |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like, the | the same |
| lily-tincture (n.) | lily-white colouring |
| lime (n.) | birdlime |
| little (adj.) | thin, lean, skinny |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| loiterer (n.) | idler, layabout, vagabond |
| longing (adj.) | prompted by longing, full of yearning |
| look what (conj.) | whatever |
| lose (v.) | waste, throw away, give unprofitably |
| love-book (n.) | book dealing with matters of love, courtship manual |
| lovely (adj.) | loving, amorous |
| lubber (n.) | clumsy dolt, blundering lout |
| lumpish (adj.) | despondent, dejected, in low spirits |
| lustily (adv.) | vigorously, heartily, with a will |
| madcap (n.) | mad-brained fellow, lunatic |
| malcontent (n.) | discontented individual, trouble-maker |
| manage (v.) | wield, handle, use |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| mastership (n.) | [ironic use] senior citizen, leading light |
| mate (n.) | companion, associate, comrade |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| mean (n.) | middle-part singer, tenor, alto |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| means, make | take pains, make efforts |
| measure (n.) | range, reach, scope |
| measure (v.) | pass through, travel over, traverse |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| Merops (n.) | husband of Clymene; Phaethon was the son of her union with Helios |
| metamorphose (v.) | transform, alter one's disposition, change one's shape |
| metamorphose (v.) | transform, alter one's disposition, change one's shape |
| 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 (n.) | character, disposition, spirit |
| mind (n.) | inclination, desire, wish |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| mischance (n.) | misfortune, calamity, mishap |
| mood (n.) | anger, fury, frenzy, fit of temper |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| motion (n.) | puppet-show |
| mountain-foot (n.) | foothills |
| move (v.) | woo, make a proposal to, make a move towards |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| muse (v.) | wonder, speculate, ponder |
| muse (v.) | wonder, be surprised |
| mutton (n.) | prostitute, courtesan |
| nameless (adj.) | inexpressible, beyond words; or: too small to be worth describing |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| neat (adj.) | posh, elegant, trim, refined |
| new-found (adj.) | recently invented, freshly created |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| nick (n.) | reckoning, count, estimation |
| nightly (adj.) | of the night, active at night |
| Nicholas, Saint | in Christian tradition, the patron saint of travellers and scholars |
| noddy (n.) | fool, simpleton, buffoon |
| note (n.) | melody, tune, music, song |
| odd-conceited (adj.) | elaborately odd, ingeniously devised |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oftentimes (adv.) | often, frequently, on many occasions |
| omit (v.) | neglect, disregard, forget about |
| onset, give the | make a beginning with, start acting on |
| open (v.) | reveal, uncover, disclose |
| orderly (adv.) | according to the rules, properly, in the prescribed way |
| overboots, over-boots (adj.) | (plural) boot-deep, following a reckless course |
| overcharged (adj.) | overburdened, overstocked, overfilled |
| overlook (v.) | look over, peruse, read through |
| overshoes, over-shoes (adj.) | (plural) shoe-deep, following a reckless course |
| overslip (v.) | pass by unnoticed, slip past |
| overweening (adj.) | arrogant, overambitious, high and mighty |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| parable (n.) | indirect means, oblique utterance, similitude |
| pardon (v.) | excuse, give permission to |
| parle, parley (n.) | talk, conversation, discourse |
| parle, parley (v.) | discuss terms, treat, negotiate with |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| parting (n.) | departure, leave-taking, setting out |
| passenger (n.) | wayfarer, traveller, passer-by |
| passenger (n.) | wayfarer, traveller, passer-by |
| passenger (n.) | wayfarer, traveller, passer-by |
| passing (adj.) | unsurpassed, extreme, pre-eminent |
| passing (adj.) | unsurpassed, extreme, pre-eminent |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (v.) | experience deep feeling, be profoundly moved, grieve |
| pawn (n.) | pledge, surety, forfeit |
| pawn (n.) | pledge, surety, forfeit |
| pearl (n.) | cataract [in the eye] |
| peasant (adj.) | base, low, villainous |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| perceive (v.) | receive, get, obtain |
| peremptory (adj.) | determined, resolved, absolutely decided |
| perfect (adj.) | complete, totally accomplished, well-trained |
| perfect (adj.) | complete, flawless, unblemished |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| period (n.) | rhetorical pause, sentence ending, termination |
| periwig (n.) | wig |
| persever (v.) | persevere, persist, keep at it |
| picture (n.) | appearance, countenance, visible form |
| pin (n.) | trifle, triviality, insignificant amount |
| pin (n.) | trifle, triviality, insignificant amount |
| pinfold (n.) | pound, place for keeping stray animals |
| pinch (v.) | wear away, eat into, corrode |
| pissing while | a very short time; also: with enough time to urinate |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| poesy (n.) | poetry |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| postern (n.) | entrance, side gate, back door |
| pound (v.) | shut up, confine [as animals in a pound] |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practise (v.) | plot, scheme, conspire |
| praise (v.) | appraise, test, try out |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| presently (adv.) | after a short time, soon, before long |
| 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 |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| pretended (adj.) | intended, purposed, proposed |
| prevent (v.) | take steps to thwart, avoid by prompt action |
| prick on (v.) | incite, urge on, spur on |
| prime (n.) | early years, prime of life, fullness of youth |
| principality (n.) | spiritual being very high in the hierarchy of angels |
| print, in | in a precise way, by the letter, very carefully |
| privy (adj.) | privately aware [of], secretly knowledgeable [about] |
| proceeding (n.) | course of action, measures |
| prodigious (adj.) | malapropism for ‘prodigal’ |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proportion (n.) | malapropism for ‘portion’ [= share of the estate] |
| protestation (n.) | solemn declaration, affirmation |
| provided (adj.) | prepared, ready, provided with necessities |
| publisher (n.) | exposer, divulger, one who makes public |
| pudding (n.) | type of large savoury dish; dumpling, pasty |
| puling (n./adj.) | whimperingly, whiningly, complainingly |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| put forth (v.) | send abroad, send away |
| quaintly (adv.) | subtly, skilfully, ingeniously |
| quaintly (adv.) | subtly, skilfully, ingeniously |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| quality (n.) | companions, associates, fraternity |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quick (adj.) | sharp, keen, alert |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quip (n.) | retort, taunt, gibe |
| quote (v.) | closely observe, note, examine |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| ragged (adj.) | rough-hewn, dilapidated, rugged |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| ravel (v.) | become entangled, get confused |
| reason (n.) | alternative, choice, possibility |
| reason (v.) | raise, bring up, discuss |
| receive (v.) | consider, believe, regard |
| reck (v.) | regard, heed, care [for] |
| record (v.) | sing, warble, chant |
| recourse (n.) | opportunity of going, means of access |
| recover (v.) | reach, get to, make |
| regard (v.) | take note of, pay heed to, value |
| regard (v.) | take note of, pay heed to, value |
| rehearse (v.) | relate, recount, give an account of |
| rehearse (v.) | repeat, recite, say over again |
| relish (v.) | sing, warble, croon |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | love-token, keepsake, memento |
| remission (n.) | pardon, forgiveness |
| remorseful (adj.) | compassionate, caring, full of pity |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repair (v.) | restore, renew, revive |
| repeal (n.) | recall, return from banishment |
| repeal (v.) | recall, call back [from exile] |
| repose (v.) | confidently settle, happily rely |
| repute (v.) | consider, think, reckon |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| resort (n.) | visits, visitings, approaches |
| resort (n.) | crowd, gathering, company |
| respect (v.) | value, have regard for, prize |
| respect (v.) | value, have regard for, prize |
| respect (v.) | value, have regard for, prize |
| respect (v.) | pay attention to, heed |
| respect (v.) | scruple about, have qualms about |
| respect of, in (prep.) | on account of |
| respective (adj.) | worthy of respect, estimable, inspiring admiration |
| rifle (v.) | search and rob, plunder |
| ripe (adj.) | mature, sophisticated, refined |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| root (n.) | bottom [of one's heart] |
| root (v.) | provide with roots, receive the roots of |
| round hose | breeches puffed out at the hips |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| ruinous (adj.) | ruined, decayed, ravaged |
| sacred (adj.) | revered, respected [as if a holy thing] |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| salute (v.) | pay respects to, make a formal visit to |
| say (v.) | speak the truth, speak to the point |
| scandalized (adj.) | disgraced, defamed, made a subject of scandal |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| search (v.) | probe, explore, examine |
| sedge (n.) | variety of grassy plant, rush |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking human sensation, incapable of feeling |
| senseless (adj.) | unconscious, insensible, oblivious |
| sepulchre (v.) | place in a sepulchre, bury |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| serve (v.) | be of use, render service, be an advantage [to] |
| serviceable (adj.) | faithful, loyal, devoted, ready to serve |
| set (adj.) | seated, sitting down |
| set (v.) | compose a tune, write the music |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadow (n.) | spirit, phantom, spectre, ghost |
| shadow (n.) | illusion, unreal image, delusion |
| shadow (n.) | illusion, unreal image, delusion |
| shadow (n.) | illusion, unreal image, delusion |
| shadowy (adj.) | shady, shaded |
| shape (n.) | appearance, aspect, visible form |
| shapeless (adj.) | aimless, without guidance, desultory |
| sharp (adj.) | high-pitched, shrill, out-of-tune |
| sharp (adj.) | ardent, keen, fervent |
| shelving (adv.) | slopingly, projecting out, with an overhang |
| shot (n.) | tavern bill, reckoning |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| silly (adj.) | helpless, defenceless, vulnerable |
| sinew (n.) | nerve |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| slender (adj.) | slight, trifling, insignificant |
| slow (adj.) | heavy, gloomy, dejected |
| sluggardized (adj.) | like a sluggard, made lazy |
| small (adj.) | slender, slim |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| solemnity (n.) | celebration, jubilation, festivity |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sort (v.) | choose, find, arrange |
| sort (v.) | correspond [to], be in agreement, conform [to] |
| sovereignty (n.) | pre-eminence, greatest excellence |
| spaniel-like (adj.) | fawningly, slavishly, like a tame dog |
| speed (n.) | assistance, aid, protector |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spite (n.) | annoyance, vexation, irritation |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| stand (v.) | stop, halt |
| stand (v.) | waste time, delay, wait |
| starve (v.) | destroy, wither, waste away |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (n.) | staying, remaining, continued presence |
| stay (v.) | keep, make to stay, allow to remain |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stick (v.) | slaughter, kill [by stabbing] |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still an end | repeatedly, time and again, over and over |
| stock (n.) | dowry, wedding endowment |
| stock (n.) | stocking |
| stomach (n.) | anger, resentment, vexation |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| strange, make it | affect indifference, pretend to be unwilling |
| study (v.) | deliberate, meditate, reflect [on] |
| subscribe to (v.) | make acknowledgement of, admit to |
| substance (n.) | real thing, genuine article |
| substance (n.) | real thing, genuine article |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | crafty, cunning, wily |
| success (n.) | fortune, destiny |
| sudden (adj.) | sharp, caustic, biting |
| sue (v.) | pay court, act as a suitor |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suggest (v.) | tempt, prompt, incite |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| sun-expelling (adj.) | protecting against the sun [to preserve facial beauty] |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sure (adj.) | safe, secure, free from danger |
| surfeit (v.) | become sick through having too much |
| swain (n.) | lover, wooer, sweetheart |
| swain (n.) | lover, wooer, sweetheart |
| sweet (adj.) | wanton, lecherous; or: with a sweet tooth |
| sweet-suggesting (adj.) | sweetly tempting, seductive, irresistable |
| swinge (v.) | beat, thrash, flog |
| swinge (v.) | beat, thrash, flog |
| table (n.) | writing tablet, memo pad, notebook |
| take to (v.) | subsist on, use as a resource |
| take up (v.) | rebuke, scold, reprimand |
| tangle (v.) | trap, snare, enmesh, hold fast |
| tarriance (n.) | delay, procrastination, lingering |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| temper (v.) | mould, shape, work, bring [to a particular character] |
| tender (adj.) | immature, undeveloped, inexperienced |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| testern (v.) | give a sixpence [tester] as a tip |
| testy (adj.) | irritable, peevish, short-tempered |
| Theseus (n.) | [pron: 'theesius] legendary king of Athens; killer of the Minotaur; he conquered the Amazons and married their queen, Hippolyta |
| thicket (n.) | densely wooded area |
| thought (n.) | melancholic reflection, anxiety, sorrow, worry |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| tilt (n.) | lance-charge, joust, combat |
| time (n.) | age, years |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| timeless (adj.) | untimely, premature, ill-timed |
| tire (n.) | head-dress, ornament for the head, raiment |
| to it, to't | to the test, to death |
| tongue (n.) | (plural) foreign language |
| touch (n.) | fingering, handling, skill in playing |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| toy (n.) | whim, caprice, trifling matter |
| trenched (adj.) | cut, carved, engraved |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| trim (v.) | dress, attire, make [oneself] ready |
| triumph (n.) | public festivity, pageant, display of celebration, tournament |
| trust me | believe me |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| tune (v.) | sing, utter, sound out |
| tune (v.) | play |
| tune (v.) | play |
| turn (v.) | bring, put |
| turn (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| twit (v.) | taunt, upbraid, reproach |
| unadvised (adv.) | accidentally, inadvertently, thoughtlessly |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| uncivil (adj.) | uncivilized, barbarous, unrefined |
| understand (v.) | stand under the force of [with pun on ‘comprehend’] |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| ungartered (adj.) | untied, not wearing a garter [a sign of a lovesick man] |
| unheedful (adj.) | careless, heedless, irresponsible |
| unheedfully (adv.) | heedlessly, carelessly, inattentively |
| unjust (adj.) | unfaithful, false [to honour] |
| unmellowed (adj.) | not matured in age, showing no grey hairs |
| unreverend (adj.) | irreverent, impertinent, impudent |
| unsounded (adj.) | unfathomed, unexplored, with unrevealed depths |
| unstaid (adj.) | immodest, undignified, indecorous |
| untuneable (adj.) | unsuitable, disagreeable; or: unmelodious |
| up and down (adv.) | exactly, completely, in every respect |
| urge (v.) | provoke, incite, impel |
| urinal (n.) | medical vessel for holding urine |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| vain (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| verdure, verdour (n.) | sap, vitality, vigour, freshness |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| very (adj.) | true, real, genuine |
| vesture (n.) | garment, clothing, garb, costume |
| visit (v.) | supply, furnish, provide |
| votary (n.) | devotee, disciple, worshipper [of] |
| votary (n.) | devotee, disciple, worshipper [of] |
| wag (n.) | fellow, lad, mischievous boy |
| wailful (adj.) | plaintive, disconsolate, wistful |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| wanton (n.) | wilful creature, obstinate individual |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (v.) | act as a pledge for, give an assurance about |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watcher (n.) | one who stays wide-awake |
| watchful (adj.) | wakeful, unsleeping, vigilant |
| wayward (adj.) | perverse, unreasonable, awkward |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weed (v.) | [debated usage] weed out, root out |
| well-favoured (adj.) | good-looking, attractive in appearance |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wheels, on | running smoothly, providing an easy life |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | wilfulness, self-will, determination |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | mind, brain, thoughts |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wonder (v.) | marvel [at], be astonished [at] |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| worthy (n.) | thing of worth, distinction, excellence |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wreathe (v.) | fold, intertwine |
| years (n.) | age |
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