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.
| abase (v.) | lower, cast down |
| abate (v.) | blunt, put an end to |
| abject (n.) | servile subject, low-placed reject |
| abortive (adj.) | monstrous, defective, unnatural |
| abortive (adj.) | monstrous, defective, unnatural |
| Abraham (n.) | in the Bible, a Hebrew patriarch, whose name is changed by God from Abram to Abraham |
| abroach (adv.) | afoot, astir, in motion |
| abstract (n.) | summary, digest |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abusing (adj.) | harmful, damaging, injurious |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, count, estimate |
| acquit (v.) | play one's part, discharge one's responsibility |
| acquittance (v.) | acquit, discharge, exonerate |
| adulterate (adj.) | adulterous |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advantage (v.) | enrich, augment, add value to |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make aware, inform, notify; warn |
| aery (n.) | brood [of a bird of prey], nestful |
| affected (adj.) | disposed, inclined, minded |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| after-hours (n.) | subsequent time, later moments |
| after-supper (n.) | period of time immediately after dessert [eaten after the main course of the evening meal] |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| age (n.) | mature years, old age |
| agony (n.) | anguish, great distress; or: death-struggle |
| a-high (adv.) | on high, aloft |
| aim (n.) | target, object, goal |
| aim (v.) | guess, conjecture, surmise |
| alablaster (adj.) | white, smooth [as alabaster] |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| all (conj.) | although |
| all-ending (adj.) | bringing an end to everything, doom-laden |
| ambling (adj.) | walking in an affected way, pretentiously strolling |
| amendment (n.) | recovery, recuperation, improvement |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anchor (v.) | embed, sink, fix firmly |
| annoy (n.) | injury, harm, hurt |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | live up to, correspond to, be equal to |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparent (adj.) | plainly visible, conspicuous, evident, obvious |
| arbitrament, arbitrement (n.) | deciding of a dispute, determination, settlement |
| arch (adj.) | chief, principal, pre-eminent |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assurance (n.) | safety, security |
| atonement (n.) | reconciliation, appeasement, harmony |
| attainder (n.) | dishonourable stain, foul slur |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attendance (n.) | diligent service, dutiful ministration, assiduous attention |
| attorney (n.) | advocate, mediator, promoter |
| attorney, by | by proxy [as opposed to ‘in person’] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| award (v.) | adjudge, ordain, decree |
| aweless (adj.) | inspiring no awe, lacking in respect |
| bait (v.) | harass, persecute, torment |
| bar (n.) | objection, impediment |
| bar (n.) | tribunal, judgement place |
| bar (v.) | prevent, obstruct, block |
| barbed (adj.) | armoured with barbs, protectively covered |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | non-precious, worthless, of low value |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| basilisk (n.) | mythical serpent which killed with its look |
| battalia (n.) | large body of troops arrayed for battle, marshalled force |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| battle (n.) | battle array, war formation, ranks of soldiers |
| bay (n.) | [hunting] last stand, point of capture |
| bead (n.) | [plural] rosary beads |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | control, manage, take charge of |
| beauty-waning (adj.) | of fading looks, of diminishing beauty |
| beaver (n.) | visor of a helmet, face-guard |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| bedashed (adj.) | dashed about, bespattered, splashed about |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beggar (v.) | reduce to beggary, impoverish, make destitute |
| begnaw (v.) | gnaw away, eat away, chew |
| behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) | name, right, title |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bending (adj.) | bowing, reverential, respectful |
| benefit (n.) | bounty, benefaction, bestowal of rights [from a feudal lord] |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| betide (v.) | happen (to), befall, come (to) |
| betide (v.) | happen (to), befall, come (to) |
| betide (v.) | happen (to), befall, come (to) |
| betimes (adv.) | speedily, soon, in a short time |
| beweep (v.) | weep over, wet with tears |
| beweep (v.) | weep over, wet with tears |
| beweep (v.) | weep over, wet with tears |
| bide (v.) | endure, suffer, undergo |
| blame (n.) | blameworthiness, culpability, guilt |
| blasted (adj.) | blighted, withered; accursed, malevolent |
| bless (v.) | guard, protect, safeguard |
| blind (adj.) | dark, black |
| blind (adj.) | heedless, reckless, headstrong |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blunt (adj.) | plain-spoken, unceremonious, forthright |
| bob (v.) | punch, strike, buffet |
| boisterous (adj.) | tumultuous, violent, tempestuous |
| boon (n.) | petition, entreaty, request |
| boot (n.) | additional element, something added to the bargain |
| boot, to | in addition, as well |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bosom (n.) | depths |
| bottled (adj.) | bottle-shaped, hunched, swollen |
| bottled (adj.) | bottle-shaped, hunched, swollen |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brat (n.) | child [not always with contemptuous connotation] |
| brat (n.) | child [not always with contemptuous connotation] |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (v.) | make splendid, adorn, brighten up |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| breath (n.) | breathing-space, respite |
| breathing (adj.) | living, active, lively |
| breathing while (n.) | breathing-space, short space of time |
| Bridge, the | London Bridge, over the River Thames |
| brief (adj.) | quick, speedy, swift, expeditious |
| brief (adj.) | quick, speedy, swift, expeditious |
| Britain (adj.) | living in Brittany, from Brittany |
| Britain (adj.) | living in Brittany, from Brittany |
| Britain (n.) | [pron: 'briten] Breton, person from Brittany |
| Britain (n.) | [pron: 'briten] Breton, person from Brittany |
| broil (n.) | quarrel, row, disturbance |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brook (v.) | endure, tolerate, put up with |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| bruising (adj.) | crushing, damaging, crippling |
| bulk (n.) | body, trunk, frame |
| bunch-backed (adj.) | hunchbacked |
| bunch-backed (adj.) | hunchbacked |
| burdened, burthened (adj.) | burdensome, heavy, oppressive |
| busy (adj.) | always engaged, active, constantly occupied |
| butt-end (n.) | fag-end, final part, remaining piece |
| buy and sell, past form bought and sold | betray, exploit, treat treacherously |
| cacodemon (n.) | evil spirit |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| capable (adj.) | sensitive, receptive, responsive |
| caparison (v.) | put the trappings on, equip, harness |
| car (n.) | carriage, cart, chariot [often of the sun god] |
| careful (adj.) | anxious, concerned, worried |
| carnal (adj.) | bloody, murderous |
| cast (n.) | throw [of dice], stroke |
| castaway (n.) | lost soul, reject, outcast |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| ceremonious (adj.) | scrupulous over formalities, punctilious about ritual |
| ceremonious (adj.) | scrupulous over formalities, punctilious about ritual |
| certify (v.) | inform, assure, demonstrate to |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| cite up (v.) | call to mind, make reference to |
| close (adj.) | secret, covert, underhanded |
| close (adj.) | private, secluded, sequestered |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adv.) | securely, in strict confinement |
| closely (adv.) | securely, in strict confinement |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| closure (n.) | enclosure, bound, limit |
| cloudy (adj.) | sullen, gloomy, scowling |
| clout (n.) | piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief |
| cloy (v.) | satiate, gorge, satisfy |
| cockatrice (n.) | murderous serpent, basilisk |
| cockshut (n.) | evening twilight [time when poultry were shut away] |
| cog (v.) | flatter, fawn, sweet-talk |
| cold (adj.) | bad, unwelcome, disagreeable |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| colours (n.) | colour-ensigns, standard-bearers |
| comfort (n.) | happiness, joy, cheerfulness |
| comfortable (adj.) | cheerful, cheery, light-hearted |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commenting (n.) | meditation, pondering, cogitation |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| complot (n.) | plot, conspiracy, covert plan |
| compound (v.) | agree, settle |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conclude (v.) | decide, resolve, settle |
| condition (n.) | state, way of life |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| conduct (n.) | escort, attendant, guide |
| confine (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| confirmed (adj.) | resolute, determined, purposeful |
| confound (v.) | discomfit, defeat, put to shame |
| confound (v.) | challenge, defy, overturn |
| conjunction (n.) | union, uniting, joining together |
| consequence (n.) | upshot, outcome, sequel |
| considerate (adj.) | deliberate, calculating, wary |
| consistory (n.) | council-chamber, meeting-place |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (v.) | reward, compensate, recompense |
| contract (v.) | betroth, engage |
| convenient (adj.) | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| conversation (n.) | social interaction, society, dealings |
| convey (v.) | carry off, make away with, take by force |
| conveyance (n.) | removal, carrying off, elimination [of] |
| convict (v.) | prove guilty, condemn |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| cordial (n.) | restorative, stimulant, tonic |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| costard (n.) | [jocular: large kind of apple] head |
| counted (adj.) | recognized, accounted, accepted |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| countermand (n.) | contrary command, revoking order |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| courtesan, courtezan (n.) | prostitute, strumpet |
| covert (adj.) | secretive, sly, deceitful |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| craze (v.) | crack, break down, shatter |
| crew (n.) | band, company, body of men |
| crop (v.) | cut down, remove, hack off |
| cross (adj.) | perverse, contrarious, contradictory |
| cross (n.) | trial, affliction, trouble |
| cross-row (n.) | alphabet |
| crown (n.) | head |
| cry (v.) | beg, entreat, implore |
| cry on (v.) | shout out, call out about |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| current (adj.) | accepted, genuine, taken at face value |
| current (adj.) | [as of a coin] authentic, genuine, valid |
| current (adj.) | [as of a coin] authentic, genuine, valid |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curtail (v.) | cut short, diminish |
| dally (v.) | flirt, be amorous, engage in love-play |
| dally (v.) | trifle, behave mockingly |
| darkly (adv.) | frowningly, ominously; gloomily |
| date (n.) | duration, period of existence |
| daub (v.) | bedaub, smear, defile |
| day-bed (n.) | couch, sofa, divan |
| dead-killing (adj.) | mortal, deadly, fatal |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| deal upon (v.) | deal with, proceed against |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| dear (adj.) | important, major, significant |
| decay (n.) | destruction, downfall, ending |
| declension (n.) | decline, deterioration, downward course |
| decline (v.) | go systematically through, recite in order |
| deep (adj.) | learned, profound, erudite |
| deep (adj.) | deeply cunning, profound in craft |
| deep (adj.) | deeply cunning, profound in craft |
| deep (adj.) | deeply cunning, profound in craft |
| deep (adj.) | deadly, grave, mortal |
| deep (adj.) | solemn, weighty, important |
| deep-revolving (adj.) | deeply considering, meditating, pondering |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| delivery (n.) | release, deliverance, freedom |
| demise (v.) | transmit, confer, convey |
| denier (n.) | tenth of a penny [trivial sum, paltry amount] |
| denounce (v.) | declare, proclaim, announce |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | disallow, forbid, refuse permission [for] |
| descant (n.) | melodious accompaniment, tuneful variation |
| descant (v.) | develop a theme about, comment, make remarks |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| desert, desart (n.) | cause, deserving, warrant |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| desperately (adv.) | recklessly, disregarding all risks |
| despiteful (adj.) | cruel, spiteful, malicious |
| determine (v.) | resolve, decide, settle [on] |
| determine (v.) | resolve, decide, settle [on] |
| determine (v.) | resolve, decide, settle [on] |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determined (adj.) | appointed, given a limit |
| device (n.) | excuse, evasion, subterfuge |
| devoted (adj.) | holy, consecrated, dedicated |
| devotion (n.) | purpose, object, intent |
| die (n.) | one of a pair of dice |
| diet (n.) | way of living, course of life |
| diffused (adj.) | disorderly, mixed-up, jumbled |
| digest, disgest (v.) | arrange, organize, order |
| dignity (n.) | official position, high office, rule |
| direction (n.) | authoritative guidance, tactical knowledge, capacity for direction |
| direful (adj.) | dreadful, terrible, frightful |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| discipline (n.) | military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| disgracious (adj.) | disliked, out of favour, displeasing |
| disgracious (adj.) | disliked, out of favour, displeasing |
| dismal (adj.) | sinister, ominous, malign |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| dissemble (v.) | disguise, cloak, give a deceptive appearance to |
| dissembler (n.) | hypocrite, deceiver, charlatan |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| distain (v.) | dishonour, defile, corrupt |
| distrain (v.) | seize, confiscate, commandeer |
| disturb (n.) | disturbance |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| divinely (adv.) | piously, spiritually, in a religious manner |
| doing (n.) | action, performance, activity |
| doom (n.) | final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction |
| doom (v.) | decree, decide, adjudge |
| doom (v.) | condemn, pronounce judgement against |
| doomsday (n.) | death-day, day of judgement |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| draw (v.) | [archery] draw back a bow-string |
| draw forth (v.) | bring forward, redeem, recover |
| dread (adj.) | frightening, terrifying, fearful |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dreadful (adj.) | inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting |
| drum (n.) | drummer |
| dub (v.) | invest with the status of, style |
| duck (v.) | make a brief bow, act in a cringing way |
| dug (n.) | nipple, teat, breast |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| edgeless (adj.) | blunted, useless, ineffective |
| effeminate (adj.) | gentle, tender, compassionate |
| egally (adv.) | equally, evenly, commensurately |
| elvish-marked (adj.) | marked out at birth by evil fairies, displaying spite |
| embassage, ambassage (n.) | message, errand, business, mission |
| embowelled (adj.) | disembowelled, emptied, drained |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| empery (n.) | absolute dominion, sovereignty |
| emulation (n.) | ambitious rivalry, contention, conflict |
| enact (v.) | bring about, accomplish, perform |
| end (n.) | death, ending [of life] |
| end (n.) | scrap, fragment, tag, ending |
| end, an / on | upright, vertical |
| endure (v.) | undergo, suffer, put up with |
| enforced (adj.) | forced, constrained, affected |
| enforcement (n.) | enforcing, propulsion |
| enforcement (n.) | violation, overcoming |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| engross (v.) | fatten, distend, make bloated |
| engross (v.) | write out in proper legal form |
| entertain (v.) | receive, admit, let in |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | while away, pass away |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entreat, intreat (n.) | entreaty, supplication, plea |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | treat, handle, deal with |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | persuade, prevail upon |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| environ (v.) | surround, envelop, encircle, engulf |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| erroneous (adj.) | misguided, mistaken, deluded |
| estate (n.) | degree of rank, place in life, type of person |
| even (adj.) | smooth, without obstacles |
| evidence (n.) | witness, testimony, avowal |
| excellent (adj.) | [of people] all-excelling, pre-eminent, superlative |
| exclaim (n.) | exclamation, outcry, protest |
| exclaim (n.) | exclamation, outcry, protest |
| exclaim (v.) | complain, protest, make an outcry |
| exclaim on / upon (v.) | accuse, blame, denounce [loudly] |
| exclamation (n.) | loud reproach, outcry, clamorous complaint |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| exercise (n.) | sermon, homily, religious discourse |
| exercise (n.) | religious practice, spiritual observance |
| exhale (v.) | cause to flow, draw out, draw up |
| exhale (v.) | cause to flow, draw out, draw up |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| expedition (n.) | warlike enterprise, setting out for war |
| expedition (n.) | warlike enterprise, setting out for war |
| expiate (adj.) | reached, fully arrived |
| exploit (n.) | act, deed, enterprise |
| exploit (n.) | military action, martial undertaking |
| faction (n.) | party, group, set [of people] |
| factious (adj.) | ready to form a faction |
| factious (adj.) | ready to form a faction |
| factor (n.) | agent, representative, broker |
| factor (n.) | agent, representative, broker |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (v.) | lose courage, show fear, lose heart, take fright |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fair (n.) | fortune, happiness, favour |
| fair (n.) | fortune, happiness, favour |
| fairest-boding (adj.) | most favourable, most encouraging |
| fairly (adv.) | free from foul play, in a healthy state |
| fairly (adv.) | neatly, elegantly, handsomely, beautifully |
| falchion (n.) | curved broadsword |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | defective, weak, inadequate |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false-boding (adj.) | wrongly prophesying |
| familiarly (adv.) | as a member of the same family, with intimate acquaintance |
| famously (adv.) | gloriously, with renown |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fat (n.) | plenty, wealth, abundance |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | causing fear, awe-inspiring, terrifying, alarming |
| fearful (adj.) | causing fear, awe-inspiring, terrifying, alarming |
| feature (n.) | physical appearance, bodily shape, looks |
| fee (n.) | payment, reward, recompense |
| feigned (adj.) | sham, pretended, spurious |
| fet (v.) | fetch |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| fiery (adj.) | ardent, spirited, animated |
| flaky (adj.) | streaked with light |
| fleeting (adj.) | changeable, inconstant, fickle |
| fleshed (adj.) | well used to bloodshed, hardened |
| flood (n.) | river, stream, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flourish (n.) | ornamentation, decoration, adornment |
| flourish (n.) | ornamentation, decoration, adornment |
| flourish (n.) | fanfare |
| flout (n.) | insult, jibe, taunt |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| fly (v.) | leave, run away [from], flee |
| foil (n.) | setting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem] |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fondly (adv.) | foolishly, stupidly, madly |
| foolish (adj.) | like an idiot, lacking in sense |
| foot (n.) | foot-soldiers, infantry |
| footcloth, foot-cloth (adj.) | equipped with long trappings |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| foreward (n.) | vanguard, front line [of soldiers] |
| form (n.) | orderly manner, good arrangement |
| form (n.) | orderly manner, good arrangement |
| formal (adj.) | stock, regular, conventionally portrayed |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswearing (n.) | perjury, oath-breaking |
| forward (adj.) | promising, early-maturing, precocious |
| forward (adj.) | early, premature |
| forward (adj.) | ready, eager, inclined |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| frank up (v.) | shut up in a sty, put in an enclosure |
| frank up (v.) | shut up in a sty, put in an enclosure |
| frantic (adj.) | mad, insane, frenzied, out of one's senses |
| frantic (adj.) | mad, insane, frenzied, out of one's senses |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frightful (adj.) | frightening, terrifying, full of horror |
| front (n.) | forehead, face |
| fulsome (adj.) | distasteful, nauseating, repulsive |
| Furies (n.) | three goddesses, spirits of vengeance, depicted as carrying torches and covered with snakes |
| gallant-springing (adj.) | finely growing, developing well |
| galled (adj.) | sore, swollen, inflamed |
| garland (n.) | wreath of victory |
| gentle (adj.) | refined, discriminating, sophisticated |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | 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.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| George (n.) | badge [of the Order of the Garter] displaying St George and the dragon |
| George, Saint | in Christian tradition, the patron saint of England, 3rd-c |
| giddy (adj.) | mad, crazy, insane |
| giddy (adj.) | swaying, quaking, dizzying |
| give in charge | give orders, command, direct |
| give in charge | give orders, command, direct |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| go (v.) | be pregnant, be with child |
| gone (adj.) | lost, ruined, brought down |
| gossip (n.) | tattler, chatterer, idle talker |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | success, favourable outcome, fortune |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| graft (v.) | insert, implant, make grow |
| gramercy, gramercies (int.) | great thanks |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| gratulate (v.) | greet, welcome, salute |
| great (adj.) | full of emotion |
| green (adj.) | weak, undeveloped |
| green (adj.) | weak, undeveloped |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grim-visaged (adj.) | with a stern face |
| gross (adj.) | dull, obtuse, ignorant |
| grossly (adv.) | stupidly, senselessly, foolishly |
| grossness (n.) | unrefined nature, deplorable standard, coarseness |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| ground (n.) | [music] constant bass rhythm underneath a descant, foundation |
| grounded (adj.) | firmly established, deep-rooted, strongly founded |
| grudging (adj.) | resentful, embittered, aggrieved |
| gull (n.) | dupe, fool, simpleton |
| halberd (n.) | long-handled weapon ending in a combination of axe-blade and spearhead |
| halberd (n.) | person armed with a halberd |
| halberd (n.) | person armed with a halberd |
| halberd (n.) | person armed with a halberd |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| hand (n.) | handwriting |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| 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 |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| Ha'rfordwest (n.) | Haverfordwest; town in Pembrokeshire, SW Wales |
| harm (n.) | misfortune, affliction, trouble |
| hatch (n.) | (plural) movable deck planks |
| hatch (n.) | (plural) movable deck planks |
| haught (adj.) | haughty, arrogant, high and mighty |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| heap (n.) | company, host, multitude |
| heavily (adv.) | sorrowfully, sadly, gloomily |
| heavily (adv.) | sorrowfully, sadly, gloomily |
| heavy (adj.) | weary, exhausted, worn out |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helpless (adj.) | unavailing, useless, unprofitable |
| herald (n.) | messenger, carrier, emissary |
| herb (n.) | plant |
| hereafter (adj.) | future, forthcoming, later |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high (adj.) | very great, extreme |
| highly (adv.) | greatly, crucially, in an important way |
| hoise (v.) | hoist |
| hold (n.) | guard, custody, confinement |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| horse (n.) | cavalry, horse soldiers |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| house (n.) | inn, tavern |
| hoyday (int.) | exclamation of contemptuous surprise, impatience |
| hull (v.) | lie, float, drift [with sails furled] |
| humour (n.) | style, method, way, fashion |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| chair (n.) | throne |
| chair (n.) | throne |
| chamber (n.) | capital, metropolis, royal residence |
| character (n.) | written record, recorded fact |
| charge (n.) | company, command |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| charge (n.) | accusation, censure, blame |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charm (n.) | incantation, chant |
| charter (n.) | right, privilege, prerogative |
| cheer (v.) | encourage, urge on, galvanize |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| idle (adj.) | frivolous, capricious, wanton |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| ill-dispersing (adj.) | evil-scattering, spreading wickedness |
| ill-favoured (adj.) | ugly, unattractive, unsightly |
| image (n.) | personal likeness, semblance |
| impatience (n.) | lack of composure, failure to bear suffering well |
| impeachment (n.) | charge, accusation, indictment |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| incapable (adj.) | insensible, unconscious, incomprehending |
| incense (v.) | incite, urge, set on |
| inclusive (adj.) | enclosing, encircling, encompassing |
| increase (n.) | offspring, descendants, procreation |
| index (n.) | prologue, preface, table of contents |
| index (n.) | prologue, preface, table of contents |
| indictment (n.) | legal document containing a charge |
| indirect (adj.) | roundabout, devious, oblique |
| indirect (adj.) | deceitful, not straightforward, dishonest |
| induction (n.) | opening scene [of a play], initial step, preparation |
| induction (n.) | opening scene [of a play], initial step, preparation |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| infer (v.) | adduce, bring up, put forward |
| ingenious (adj.) | alert, fully conscious, intelligent, capable |
| Iniquity (n.) | comic character representing vice in morality plays |
| insatiate, unsatiate (adj.) | insatiable, never satisfied, voracious |
| insatiate, unsatiate (adj.) | insatiable, never satisfied, voracious |
| insinuate (v.) | curry favour, work subtly [on], ingratiate oneself |
| instance (n.) | reason, motive, cause |
| insulting (adj.) | scornfully boasting, contemptuously exulting |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intelligence (n.) | spying, espionage, secretly obtained information |
| intelligencer (n.) | secret agent, spy, operative |
| intend (v.) | pretend, convey, purport, profess |
| intend (v.) | pretend, convey, purport, profess |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intestate (adj.) | leaving no will, lacking inheritance |
| invocate (v.) | invoke, call upon, entreat |
| inward (adj.) | intimate, closely associated |
| iron-witted (adj.) | dull-witted, obtuse, dense |
| 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) |
| iwis (adv.) | [archaism] assuredly, certainly, truly |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| jack (n.) | figure of a man who strikes a bell on the outside of a clock |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| Jockey (n.) | [pet name] little Jack, Jacky |
| jocund (adj.) | merry, joyful, cheerful |
| jocund (adj.) | merry, joyful, cheerful |
| join (v.) | encounter, come together, meet in conflict |
| jolly (adj.) | amorous, lustful, licentious |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| joy (v.) | derive enjoyment from, delight in |
| joy (v.) | feel joy, be happy, rejoice |
| joy (v.) | add joy to, enjoy, gladden, brighten |
| judgement (n.) | opinion, estimation, assessment |
| Julius Caesar | [pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC |
| jump (v.) | agree, coincide, tally |
| jut (v.) | push, shove, knock; or: strut, swagger, parade |
| key-cold (adj.) | cold as a metal key |
| kindly (adv.) | in accordance with human nature, expressing normal humanity |
| kindness (n.) | friendship, affection, good will |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knock (n.) | hard blow, harsh stroke, buffet |
| knot (n.) | company, band, assembly |
| knot (n.) | company, band, assembly |
| knot (n.) | marriage tie, bond of wedlock |
| labour (v.) | work hard for, try to bring about, urge |
| lace (n.) | lacing of stays, bodice-string |
| lackey (adj.) | servile, menial, abject |
| lag (adj.) | late, lagging behind, tardy |
| lamely (adv.) | imperfectly, defectively; also, haltingly, in a lame manner |
| lanch (v.) | pierce, stab, wound |
| lap (v.) | wrap, swathe, enfold, clad |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| lay (v.) | attribute, ascribe, impute |
| lay (v.) | attribute, ascribe, impute |
| lead (n.) | (plural) lead-covered flat roofs |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| lesson (v.) | instruct, teach, advise |
| Lethe (n.) | [pron: 'leethee] a mythological river of the underworld, causing oblivion to those who drank from it |
| level (v.) | aim, direct, target |
| lewd (adj.) | ignorant, foolish, ill-mannered |
| lewd (adj.) | lascivious, unchaste, lustful |
| libel (n.) | defamatory poster, slanderous leaflet |
| lie (v.) | lie in prison, take the place [of] |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light-foot (adj.) | light-footed |
| lightly (adv.) | commonly, often, invariably |
| 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 (v.) | please, suit |
| like, the | the same |
| limit (n.) | prescribed time, fixed period |
| limit (v.) | appoint, specify, fix the limit of |
| lineament (n.) | line, feature, characteristic, attribute |
| lineament (n.) | line, feature, characteristic, attribute |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| livelihood (n.) | liveliness, animation, vivacity |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| lodge (v.) | harbour, entertain, foster |
| look how (conj.) | just as |
| look what (conj.) | whatever |
| look what (conj.) | whatever |
| look when (conj.) | whenever, as soon as |
| look when (conj.) | whenever, as soon as |
| lour, lower (v.) | frown, scowl, look dark and threatening |
| lour, lower (v.) | frown, scowl, look dark and threatening |
| lull (v.) | loll, recline, lounge |
| lurk (v.) | keep hidden, stay out of sight |
| luxury (n.) | lust, lechery, lasciviousness |
| made up, made-up (adj.) | finished off, put together |
| main (n.) | open sea, ocean |
| make (v.) | raise, acquire, procure |
| malapert (adj.) | impudent, saucy, impertinent |
| malmsey (n.) | variety of strong sweet red wine |
| man (n.) | servant, attendant, lackey |
| map (n.) | outline, picture, image |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| mate (n.) | companion, associate, comrade |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (n.) | means, agent, cause |
| meaning (n.) | design, intention, purpose |
| meanly (adv.) | humbly, in a lowly manner |
| means, make | take pains, make efforts |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| mere (adj.) | sole, personal, particular |
| metal (n.) | substance, material, fabric |
| 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 |
| mew (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| misconster (v.) | misconstrue, misinterpret, take wrongly |
| misdoubt (v.) | distrust, suspect, have misgivings about |
| moan (n.) | grief, lamentation, sorrow, complaint |
| model (n.) | ground-plan, layout, outline |
| moiety (n.) | half, equal share |
| moiety (n.) | half, equal share |
| monument (n.) | memory, memorial, remembrance |
| moody (adj.) | angry, wrathful, rancorous, sullen |
| moralize, moralise (v.) | draw lessons from, interpret morally |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal-staring (adj.) | with death-like glare, lethally penetrating |
| movable, moveable (n.) | (plural) personal possessions, private effects, pieces of property |
| movable, moveable (n.) | (plural) personal possessions, private effects, pieces of property |
| move (v.) | persuade, influence, talk encouragingly to |
| much (adj.) | hard, difficult |
| mum (adj.) | silent, mute, saying nothing |
| muse (v.) | wonder, be surprised |
| mutual (adj.) | common, general, omnipresent |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| naught, nought (n.) | wickedness, immorality, sinfulness |
| naught, nought (n.) | nothing |
| near (adj.) | close to the throne [in order of succession], near relation |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| need, for a | if necessary, if need be, at a pinch |
| neglect (v.) | cause to be neglected |
| new-delivered (adj.) | lately freed, freshly released |
| nice (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, slight |
| night-walking (adj.) | secret, going about by night |
| noble (n.) | English gold coin, worth one third of a pound |
| nomination (n.) | appointing, specifying, designation |
| nonage (n.) | minority, period of legal infancy |
| nymph (n.) | beauty, damsel, siren |
| object (v.) | urge, adduce, bring up |
| obsequiously (adv.) | as a mourner, with proper regard for the dead |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| order, take | make arrangements |
| orient (adj.) | lustrous, brilliant, bright |
| outrage (n.) | passionate expression, emotional outcry |
| outrage (n.) | violence, hostility, fury |
| overblow (v.) | blow over, pass away, abate |
| overcloyed (adj.) | overfilled, satiated, stuffed to bursting |
| overgo (v.) | exceed, surmount, go beyond |
| overlook (v.) | inspect, superintend, oversee |
| overpast (adj.) | past, now ended, former |
| overweening (adj.) | arrogant, overambitious, high and mighty |
| overworn (adj.) | faded, worn out, worse for wear |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pack (n.) | gang, group, circle, confederacy |
| packhorse (n.) | work-horse, drudge, toiler |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| painted (adj.) | unreal, artificial, superficial |
| painted (adj.) | unreal, artificial, superficial |
| palpable (adj.) | evident, obvious, apparent |
| parcelled (adj.) | particular, related to individual cases |
| parlous (adj.) | shrewd, sharp, wily |
| parlous (adj.) | shrewd, sharp, wily |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| passionate (adj.) | compassionate, inclined to pity, tender-hearted |
| patience (n.) | leave, permission, indulgence |
| pattern (n.) | picture, model, specimen, example |
| Paul's (n.) | St Paul's Cathedral, London |
| Paul's (n.) | St Paul's Cathedral, London |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| peevish-fond (adj.) | obstinately foolish |
| peise down (v.) | weigh down, burden, load down |
| penetrable (adj.) | receptive, susceptible, capable of being affected |
| pent (adj.) | imprisoned, closely confined |
| pent (adj.) | imprisoned, closely confined |
| pent up (v.) | shut up, confine, lock in |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| period (n.) | point of completion, fitting conclusion, consummation |
| period (n.) | point of completion, fitting conclusion, consummation |
| pew-fellow (n.) | one who shares a church bench; companion, associate |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| Pilate (n.) | Pontius Pilate, Roman prefect of Judea, 1st-c |
| pill (v.) | pillage, plunder, rob |
| piping (adj.) | shrill-toned, high-pitched [either: of pipes; or: of women and children's voices] |
| pirate (n.) | thief, marauder, plunderer |
| pitch (n.) | height, elevation, high aspiration |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| pluck on (v.) | draw on, pull in, drag in |
| politic (adj.) | prudent, cautious, discreet, shrewd |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| Pomfret (n.) | Pontefract, West Yorkshire; site of a castle in which Richard II was imprisoned; later, a Lancastrian stronghold |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| post, in | in haste, at top speed |
| post-horse (n.) | pony-express, express speed |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| precedent (n.) | original text from which a copy is made |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| preposterous (adj.) | contrary to the natural order, monstrous, perverted |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| presentation (n.) | semblance, display, show |
| 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 |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| prime (adj.) | first, original, initial |
| prime (n.) | early years, prime of life, fullness of youth |
| privy (adj.) | secret, stealthy, clandestine |
| process (n.) | account, report, story |
| process (n.) | account, report, story |
| prodigious (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, unnatural |
| prolong (v.) | postpone, put off, delay |
| promise (v.) | assure, declare [to], tell plainly |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proof (n.) | experience, actual practice, tried knowledge |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proportion (n.) | bodily shape, physical form |
| proud (adj.) | high-spirited, high-mettled |
| proudly (adv.) | haughtily, arrogantly, disdainfully |
| provided (adj.) | prepared, ready, provided with necessities |
| puissance (n.) | power, might, force |
| puissant (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| purchase (n.) | acquisition, prize, spoil |
| purple (adj.) | bright-red, blood-coloured, bloody |
| 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 |
| pursuivant (n.) | royal messenger, state messenger [with power to execute warrants] |
| pursuivant (n.) | royal messenger, state messenger [with power to execute warrants] |
| pursuivant-at-arms (n.) | junior officer attending a herald |
| quarrel (n.) | cause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim |
| quarrel (n.) | cause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim |
| quest (n.) | judicial inquiry, official investigation |
| quick (adj.) | hasty, hurried |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quick (adj.) | vigorous, quick-acting, energetic |
| quick (adv.) | alive |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rag (n.) | worthless wretch, good-for-nothing creature, beggar |
| ragged (adj.) | rough-hewn, dilapidated, rugged |
| raging (adj.) | roving, wanton, riotous |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rancour (n.) | bitterness, hatred, malice |
| rankle (v.) | cause a festering wound |
| rash-levied (adj.) | hastily raised |
| raze, raze off (v.) | take off, pluck off |
| raze, raze off (v.) | take off, pluck off |
| reason (n.) | observation, remark, point |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| recomforture (n.) | consolation, comfort, solace |
| recourse (n.) | opportunity of going, means of access |
| recure (v.) | heal, make whole, restore to health |
| reduce (v.) | restore, bring back, lead back |
| reduce (v.) | restore, bring back, lead back |
| re-edify (v.) | rebuild, restore |
| register (v.) | record, formally write down |
| relenting (adj.) | soft-hearted, sympathetic, pitying |
| remember (v.) | recollect, recall, call to mind |
| 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 |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, regret, sorrow |
| remorseful (adj.) | conscience-stricken, guilty, full of sorrow |
| rent (v.) | rend, tear, pull to pieces |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repetition (n.) | recital, narration, relating |
| replenished (adj.) | complete, perfect, consummate |
| reprehend (v.) | reprove, censure, rebuke |
| reprehend (v.) | reprove, censure, rebuke |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolve (v.) | inform, tell |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| respect (n.) | consideration, factor, circumstance |
| respect (v.) | pay attention to, heed |
| respite (n.) | extent of time, time-scale |
| rest (v.) | remain, stay, stand |
| retail (v.) | recount, relate in detail, retell |
| retail (v.) | recount, relate in detail, retell |
| revenue (n.) | possession, tenure, custody |
| revolve (v.) | consider, ponder, meditate |
| right (n.) | just claim, rights, title |
| ripe (adj.) | properly considered, fully thought out |
| rood (n.) | cross |
| rood (n.) | cross |
| rotten (adj.) | rusted, tarnished |
| round (v.) | ring, encircle, surround |
| royal (adj.) | like a king, majestic |
| royalize (v.) | make royal, invest with a majestic character |
| royalty (n.) | emblem of royalty, symbol of sovereignty |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| rude (adj.) | cacophonous, raucous, barbarous |
| rudely (adv.) | roughly, clumsily, imperfectly |
| rule (n.) | principle, order, regulation |
| runagate (n.) | renegade, turncoat, rebel |
| runaway (n.) | deserter, coward, renegade |
| ruthless (adj.) | unpitying, pitiless, unsparing |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sadly (adv.) | seriously, gravely, solemnly |
| safeguard (n.) | safeguarding, defence, protection |
| sanctuary (n.) | holy place, church, religious place of safety |
| sap (n.) | vital fluid, life-blood |
| scar (v.) | wound, disfigure, maim |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| scath, scathe (n.) | harm, hurt, damage |
| scrivener (n.) | professional scribe, clerk, notary |
| seal (v.) | mark [as if by a seal], designate |
| season (n.) | while, short period of time |
| seat (n.) | throne |
| seat (n.) | situation, position, location |
| seat (n.) | position, place, status |
| seigniory (n.) | lordship, domain, dominion |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| seniory (n.) | seniority |
| senseless-obstinate (adj.) | unreasonably stubborn, irrationally unyielding |
| sequel (n.) | sequence, series, order of succession |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servitor (n.) | servant |
| set (adj.) | formal, ceremonial, secretary |
| set (n.) | setting, sunset |
| set down (v.) | resolve, decide, determine |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shadow (n.) | spirit, phantom, spectre, ghost |
| shadow (n.) | spirit, phantom, spectre, ghost |
| shallow (adj.) | naive, gullible, lacking in depth of character |
| shallow (adj.) | naive, gullible, lacking in depth of character |
| shallow (adj.) | naive, gullible, lacking in depth of character |
| shame-faced, shamefast (adj.) | modest, retiring, shy |
| share (v.) | take, receive, have [as one's share] |
| sharp-provided (adj.) | quick and ready, sharply equipped |
| sheltered (adj.) | concealed, hidden, disguised |
| shot (n.) | armed soldier, gunner, marksman |
| shoulder (v.) | thrust unceremoniously aside, push roughly |
| shrewd (adj.) | knowing, artful, smart |
| shriving (adj.) | for confession and absolution |
| shroud (v.) | hide, conceal, shelter |
| sign (n.) | mere semblance, token symbol, show |
| sign (n.) | token, witness, attestation |
| sit (v.) | sit in conference, meet for a discussion |
| slander (n.) | dishonour, disgrace, disrepute |
| slander (n.) | dishonour, disgrace, disrepute |
| slave (n.) | hireling, lackey, menial, servant |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slightly (adv.) | without much attention, neglectfully |
| slily, slyly (adv.) | stealthily, secretly, quietly |
| slug (n.) | sluggard, lazy fellow |
| smoking (adj.) | steaming hot, sending up spray |
| smooth (v.) | adopt a flattering manner, make a plausible show, conciliate |
| smoothing (adj.) | flattering, plausible, ingratiating |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| solace (v.) | take comfort, be happy, cheer [oneself] |
| solemnly (adv.) | ceremoniously, with ritual celebration |
| sometimes (adv.) | formerly, once, at one time, previously |
| soothe (v.) | humour, encourage, indulge |
| sop (n.) | piece of bread or cake steeped in liquid [before being eaten] |
| sore (adj.) | severe, harsh, heavy |
| sort (n.) | pack, crowd, gang |
| sort (v.) | choose, find, arrange |
| sort (v.) | choose, find, arrange |
| spare (v.) | omit, avoid, refrain [from] |
| sparing (adj.) | forbearing, considerate, moderating |
| sparingly (adv.) | with restraint, discreetly, in a reserved way |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spend (v.) | use up, wear out, exhaust, bring to an end |
| spend (v.) | be wasted, go by, pass by |
| spicery (n.) | spices |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| splinter (v.) | put in a splint, secure, bind up |
| spoil (n.) | slaughter, destruction, ruination |
| sportive (adj.) | amorous, wanton, sexual |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| staff (n.) | (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance |
| stall (v.) | install, place, appoint |
| stamp (n.) | impression, mark, imprint |
| stamped (adj.) | marked [as with a stamp], imprinted |
| stand upon (v.) | concern, be of importance to |
| standard (n.) | flag, ensign |
| standard (n.) | flag, ensign |
| stander-by (n.) | bystander, onlooker, spectator |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| start (v.) | jump away, swerve, turn aside |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| statua (n.) | statue |
| stay (n.) | support, prop |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay for (v.) | wait for, await |
| steal on (v.) | creep by, move stealthily |
| stealing (adj.) | stealthily moving, gliding quietly by |
| still (adj.) | constant, continual, perpetual |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stop (v.) | staunch, close up, prevent from bleeding |
| stout (adj.) | brave, valiant, resolute |
| straggler (n.) | vagabond, wanderer, roving vagrant |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straitly (adv.) | strictly, firmly, stringently |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| struck (adj.) | marked, provided, beset |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| study (v.) | deliberate, meditate, reflect [on] |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| successively (adv.) | by right of succession, through inheritance |
| sudden (adj.) | immediate, early, prompt |
| suddenly (adv.) | immediately, at once, without delay |
| suddenly (adv.) | immediately, at once, without delay |
| sue (v.) | beg, plead, beseech |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| sugared (adj.) | flattering, honeyed, ingratiating |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| summer (adj.) | joyful, pleasant, happy |
| sundered (adj.) | separated, kept apart |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| suspect (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, doubt |
| suspect (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, doubt |
| sweet (n.) | sweet-scented flower, fragrant plant |
| swelling (adj.) | inflated with anger, feeling strong emotion |
| swill (v.) | drink greedily, gulp down |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| tackling (n.) | rigging [of a ship], tackle |
| take (v.) | strike, hit, catch |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| tardy, take | catch unawares, take by surprise |
| teen (n.) | trouble, grief, suffering |
| tell (v.) | tell the time on |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (v.) | mould, shape, work, bring [to a particular character] |
| tempt (v.) | persuade, entice, invite |
| tender (adj.) | young |
| tender (adj.) | young |
| tender (adj.) | young |
| tender (adj.) | young |
| tender (adj.) | young |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| tetchy, teachy (adj.) | irritable, peevish, fretful |
| Tewkesbury (n.) | [pron: 'tyooksbree] town in Gloucestershire, a mustard-making centre; battle site (1471) |
| Tewkesbury (n.) | [pron: 'tyooksbree] town in Gloucestershire, a mustard-making centre; battle site (1471) |
| Tewkesbury (n.) | [pron: 'tyooksbree] town in Gloucestershire, a mustard-making centre; battle site (1471) |
| Tewkesbury (n.) | [pron: 'tyooksbree] town in Gloucestershire, a mustard-making centre; battle site (1471) |
| thin (adj.) | thinly clad, with little covering |
| thraldom (n.) | bondage, servitude, captivity |
| thrall (n.) | slave, subject, captive |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| time (n.) | (the) world, (the) age, society |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| timeless (adj.) | untimely, premature, ill-timed |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| touch (n.) | touchstone, test, proof |
| touch (v.) | threaten, endanger, imperil |
| touch (v.) | refer to, treat of, deal with |
| touch (v.) | refer to, treat of, deal with |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | wound, hurt, injure |
| touch (v.) | wound, hurt, injure |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| toy (n.) | fancy, fantastic thought |
| tract (n.) | course, process, track |
| train (n.) | retinue, following, entourage |
| triumph (n.) | public festivity, pageant, display of celebration, tournament |
| triumphant (adj.) | triumphal, glorious, celebrating a great victory |
| troop (n.) | company, retinue, band of followers |
| troublous (adj.) | troubled, disturbed, confused |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| turn (v.) | return, come back |
| type (n.) | emblem, symbol, insignia |
| tyrannous (adj.) | cruel, pitiless, oppressive |
| tyranny (n.) | cruelty, barbarity, unmerciful violence |
| tyrant (n.) | pitiless ruffian, cruel villain |
| unavoided (adj.) | unavoidable, inevitable, inescapable |
| unblown (adj.) | unopened, not yet blooming, immature |
| unfelt (adj.) | not experienced |
| unhappiness (n.) | evil, wrong-doing, perniciousness |
| unity (n.) | reconciliation, concord, harmony |
| unlooked (adj.) | unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen |
| unmannered (adj.) | ill-mannered, rude, insolent |
| unmeritable (adj.) | unworthy, undeserving, lacking in merit |
| unprovided (adj.) | unprepared, unprotected, undefended |
| unrespective (adj.) | inattentive, heedless, negligent |
| unswayed (adj.) | unwielded, uncontrolled, lacking direction |
| untainted (adj.) | unblemished, unsullied, pure |
| untainted (adj.) | unaccused, not denounced |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| unvalued (adj.) | invaluable, of great worth |
| urging (n.) | pressing on the attention, bringing forward |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (v.) | make use of, engage [in], practise [with] |
| vail (v.) | let fall, yield, surrender |
| vain (adj.) | worthless, idle, useless, empty |
| vain (adj.) | worthless, idle, useless, empty |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vassal (n.) | wretch, creature, slave |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vast (adj.) | boundless, extensive, widespread |
| vaunt (v.) | exult, rejoice, revel |
| vein (n.) | state of mind, motive, mood |
| venom (adj.) | venomous, poisonous, spiteful |
| verge (n.) | rim, band, encircling edge |
| vice (n.) | (usually capitalized) buffoon, stage jester; a character representing vice in morality plays |
| villain-slave (n.) | villainous wretch |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| visitation (n.) | visit |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| voice (n.) | vote, official support |
| wail (v.) | bewail, lament, grieve [for] |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| 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.) | lascivious, lewd, obscene |
| wanton (adj.) | lascivious, lewd, obscene |
| ward (v.) | protect, defend, guard |
| warn (v.) | summon, send for, officially call |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| wash (n.) | kitchen swill, hogwash |
| watch (n.) | watchmen, officers, street patrol |
| watchful (adj.) | wakeful, unsleeping, vigilant |
| way (n.) | best path, course of action |
| wedge (n.) | ingot |
| weigh (v.) | balance [as in scales], poise, match |
| welkin (n.) | sky, firmament, heavens |
| well-advised (adj.) | prudent, sensible, thoughtful |
| well-spoken (adj.) | refined, courteous, eloquent |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| white-livered (adj.) | lily-livered, cowardly, feeble-spirited |
| widow-dolour (adj.) | widow's sorrow |
| window (n.) | (plural) eyelids |
| window (n.) | opening, hole; wound |
| wing (v.) | furnish with troops, have a wing protected [by] |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| withal (adv.) | in addition, moreover, as well |
| withdraw (v.) | turn aside, stand apart |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| witty (adj.) | crafty, cunning, wily |
| 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 |
| worship (n.) | honour, distinction, repute |
| worshipfully (adv.) | respectfully, with due honour, with proper regard |
| worthy (adj.) | deserved, justified, warranted |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wrack (v.) | overthrow, ruin, wipe out |
| wrinkled (adj.) | frowning, furrowed |
| writ (n.) | [archaism] gospel, holy scripture |
| wrong-incensed (adj.) | inflamed with wrath, kindled with rage |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| yet, as yet (adv.) | still |
| zealous (adj.) | earnest, fervent, ardent |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
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