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.
| Orodes (n.) | King of Parthia, the father of Pacorus |
| abhorring (n.) | object of disgust, something to be loathed |
| abode (n.) | staying, remaining, lingering |
| abomination (n.) | disgusting vice, shameful act |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| abstract (n.) | [unclear meaning] something removed, withdrawal; abridgement |
| abstract (n.) | epitome, embodiment, personification |
| abuse (v.) | demean, do wrong to, dishonour |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abysm (n.) | abyss, chasm, gulf |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| act (n.) | action (upon a person), effect |
| act (v.) | act out, perform, enact |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| action (n.) | campaign, military action, strategy |
| admiral (n.) | admiral's ship, flagship |
| admired (adj.) | regarded with admiration, wondered at |
| admit (v.) | include, take into account |
| adorning (n.) | adornment, decoration, ornamentation |
| advantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| Aeneas (n.) | [pron: e'nayas] Trojan hero, son of Anchises and Aphrodite; in Roman legend, the ancestor of the Romans |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| after (adj.) | future, later, following |
| again (adv.) | back [to a former position] |
| Ajax (n.) | [pron: 'ayjaks, OP also a'jayks] son of Telemon, king of Salamis (also called Ajax Telemonius); fought against Troy; proverbial for his size and strength |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| allay (v.) | spoil, dilute, qualify |
| all-obeying (adj.) | obeyed by everyone |
| almanac (n.) | calendar, register |
| alms-drink, alms drink (n.) | dregs of drink given away in charity; or: drink taken in charity [to foster reconciliation] |
| alone (adv.) | only, solely, uniquely |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| angle (n.) | fishing rod, line, hook |
| anon, till | for a little while |
| answer (n.) | recompense, requital, response |
| answer (v.) | engage with, encounter, meet [in fight] |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| antic, antick(e), antique (v.) | make grotesque figure of, make fools of |
| Antony, Mark | Roman leader in 1st-c BC |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| appeal (n.) | accusation, charge of treason |
| apply (v.) | conform, bend, adapt |
| appointment (n.) | purpose, design, intention |
| approof (n.) | proven quality, undoubted character |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| Arabian bird | phoenix [mythical bird, of which only one existed at any time] |
| arm (n.) | strong arm [in attack]; or: might, power |
| arm-gaunt (adj.) | [unclear meaning] in fine condition; with gaunt limbs; with armoured trappings |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| article (n.) | clause, term, provision |
| aspect (n.) | gaze, look |
| aspic (n.) | type of venomous snake, asp |
| aspic (n.) | type of venomous snake, asp |
| atone (v.) | unite, join, reconcile |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | regard, consider |
| attend (v.) | see to, look after, apply oneself to |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| audience (n.) | audience-chamber, presence |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| auguring (adj.) | prophetic, presaging, forecasting |
| authority (n.) | right to command, position of power |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avoid (v.) | be off, be gone, go away |
| bacchanal (n.) | dance in honour of Bacchus [god of wine] |
| ballad (v.) | make the subject of a song |
| band (n.) | body of men, troop |
| band (n.) | bond, promissory note, legal deed requiring payment |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| barked (adj.) | stripped, peeled bare, destroyed |
| Basan, Hill of | in the Bible, an area noted for cattle |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| basely (adv.) | dishonourably, shamefully, ignominiously |
| baseness (n.) | cowardice, degenerateness, degradation |
| baseness (n.) | debasement, lowly state, humiliation |
| battery (n.) | assault, bombardment, blitz |
| battery (n.) | assault, bombardment, blitz |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | bring forth, produce, yield |
| beastly (adv.) | like an animal, in a beastly manner |
| beck (n.) | beckoning, command, call |
| beck (v.) | beckon, nod, call |
| become (v.) | bear, handle, present |
| become (v.) | bear, handle, present |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| becoming (n.) | grace, quality, befitting action |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| beggar (v.) | use up all the resources of, exhaust |
| beggary (n.) | beggarliness, niggardliness, meanness |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| beloving (adj.) | loving, devoted |
| bend (n.) | movement, bending motion, posture |
| bench-hole (n.) | privy hole, lavatory |
| bent (n.) | curve, bend, arch |
| bestride (v.) | straddle, stand over with legs astride |
| betime (adv.) | early, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | speedily, soon, in a short time |
| betray (v.) | deceive, seduce, mislead |
| bind up (v.) | prevent, keep away, impede |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blasted (adj.) | blighted, withered; accursed, malevolent |
| blood (n.) | spirit, vigour, mettle |
| blood (n.) | colouring, healthy complexion, blushing |
| blow (v.) | swell to bursting, break, shatter |
| blow (v.) | deposit eggs [in], pollute, contaminate |
| blown (adj.) | inflamed, swollen, distended |
| blown (adj.) | in full flower, in its bloom |
| blown (adj.) | in full flower, in its bloom |
| body (n.) | corporate body, collective mass [of people] |
| boggler (n.) | waverer, vacillator, mind-changer |
| bond (n.) | duty, commitment, obligation |
| bondman (n.) | bondsman, serf, slave |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| boot (v.) | benefit, increase, compensate |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, required, forced |
| bounty (n.) | special gift, present |
| bourn (n.) | frontier, destination, boundary |
| boy (v.) | represent by a boy, reduce to a boy-actor level [boys played the female parts in Shakespeare's time] |
| brand (v.) | mark indelibly, make conspicuous |
| branchless (adj.) | maimed, disfigured, cut down |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | audacious, daring, bold |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| break (v.) | interrupt, break in on, cut in on |
| break (v.) | reveal, disclose, impart |
| breathed (adv.) | exercised, extended, exerted |
| breather (n.) | living being, creature |
| breathing (n.) | words, utterance, expression |
| breese, breeze (n.) | gadfly |
| brief (adj.) | quick, speedy, swift, expeditious |
| brief (n.) | summary, short account |
| briefly (adv.) | quickly, soon, in a moment |
| bring (v.) | inform, report, tell |
| bring (v.) | accompany, conduct, escort |
| bring forth (v.) | put on display, set up in public |
| broad-fronted (adj.) | with a broad forehead or face |
| broach (v.) | start, bring out, open up |
| brooch (v.) | adorn, beautify, display as an ornament |
| brother (n.) | relative, relation, kinsman |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| browse (v.) | feed upon, nibble at, eat [as animals] |
| Brutus, Marcus | Marcus Junius Brutus; 1st-c BC Roman politician, involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar |
| Brutus, Marcus | Marcus Junius Brutus; 1st-c BC Roman politician, involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar |
| Brutus, Marcus | Marcus Junius Brutus; 1st-c BC Roman politician, involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar |
| buffet (n.) | blow, stroke, knock |
| burgonet (n.) | [type of] small light helmet |
| burn (v.) | waste, fritter away |
| by (prep.) | according to |
| by (prep.) | compared with |
| call on / upon (v.) | call to account, challenge, requite |
| camp (v.) | accommodate, lodge, put up |
| cantle (n.) | segment, corner, slice |
| Capitol (n.) | geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government |
| captain (n.) | commander, chief, leader |
| captain (n.) | commander, chief, leader |
| captain (n.) | commander, chief, leader |
| car (n.) | carriage, cart, chariot [often of the sun god] |
| carbuncled (adj.) | set with precious stones |
| care, take you/thou no | don't worry |
| carouse (n.) | toast, long draught, cup filled to the brim to be downed in one go |
| carouse (v.) | drink at length, imbibe long draughts |
| carriage (n.) | bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour |
| carry (v.) | move on, take forward |
| case (n.) | holder, covering, receptacle |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| Cassius (n.) | Gaius Cassius Longinus, Roman senator, 1st-c BC, a leader of the plot to kill Julius Caesar |
| Cassius (n.) | Gaius Cassius Longinus, Roman senator, 1st-c BC, a leader of the plot to kill Julius Caesar |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| castaway (adj.) | rejected, cast off, discarded |
| catch at (v.) | snatch at, pluck at, lay hold of |
| catch at (v.) | grasp, gather, infer |
| celerity (n.) | alacrity, rapidity, swiftness |
| cement (v.) | firmly bring together, unite |
| cestern, cesterne (n.) | variant spelling of ‘cistern’ [= water receptacle, vessel, reservoir] |
| cinder (n.) | burning coal, flaming ember |
| circle (n.) | crown, coronet, diadem |
| civil (adj.) | civic, public, city |
| civil (adj.) | of civil war |
| clap on (v.) | activate promptly, put on smartly |
| clap up (v.) | shut up, imprison |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| Cleopatra (n.) | Egyptian queen in 1st-c BC |
| clip (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| clip (v.) | embrace, clasp, hug |
| cloud (n.) | troubled expression, state of gloom |
| clout (n.) | piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief |
| clown (n.) | yokel, rustic, country bumpkin; also: low comic character [in a play] |
| cloy (v.) | satiate, gorge, satisfy |
| cloyless (adj.) | never satiating, not glutting |
| colour (n.) | pretext, pretence |
| come (v.) | become, grow, come to be |
| come forth (v.) | come into existence, be displayed |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| companion (v.) | make a companion of, join in fellowship |
| comparison (n.) | superior trait, outshining point |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| competitor (n.) | partner, associate, colleague |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| compose (v.) | reach agreement, make a settlement |
| composition (n.) | settlement, truce, coming to terms |
| composure (n.) | character, temperament, make-up |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conclusion (n.) | experiment, investigation |
| conclusion (n.) | judgement, opinion, power of appraisal |
| condemn (v.) | discredit, disparage |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| confine (n.) | prison, place of confinement |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | [of time] waste, consume, squander |
| confound (v.) | [of time] waste, consume, squander |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| congealment (n.) | congealed mess, clotted blood |
| considerate (adj.) | considering, thoughtful, reflecting |
| consideration (n.) | moody contemplation, deep reflection |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| contestation (n.) | joint action as enemies, shared antagonism |
| continent (n.) | container, receptacle, enclosure |
| contriving (adj.) | plotting, skilfully working [on one's behalf] |
| conversation (n.) | way of life, behaviour, manners, conduct |
| convey (v.) | carry off, make away with, take by force |
| corrigible (adj.) | submissive, docile, acquiescent |
| cost (n.) | outlay, expense, expenditure |
| couch (v.) | lie, sleep, go to bed |
| count (n.) | account, reckoning |
| countenance, out of | into a disconcerted state |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (v.) | chase, hunt, pursue |
| courser (n.) | swift horse, sprinter, charger |
| court of guard (n.) | guard-house, guard-room |
| court of guard (n.) | guard-house, guard-room |
| courtier (n.) | courter, wooer, pursuer |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| creep (v.) | shuffle along, move cringingly |
| crescent (adj.) | growing, increasing, developing |
| cringe (v.) | distort, contort, twist |
| crop (v.) | bear a crop, have a child |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| crown (n.) | king, monarch, ruler |
| crownet (n.) | prince, noble |
| crownet (n.) | coronet, crown |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cup (v.) | supply with drink, make drunk |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curious (adj.) | particular, difficult to satisfy, hard to please |
| curled (adj.) | with elegantly curled hair, adorned with ringlets |
| curstness (n.) | ill humour, bad temper |
| cut (n.) | blow, misfortune, disaster |
| Cydnus (n.) | river in Cilicia, S Turkey; meeting place of Cleopatra and Antony, 41 BC |
| Cydnus (n.) | river in Cilicia, S Turkey; meeting place of Cleopatra and Antony, 41 BC |
| daemon, demon (n.) | ministering spirit, guardian angel |
| daff (v.), past form daft | take off, throw off |
| damp (n.) | fog, mist, vapour |
| danger (v.) | endanger, imperil, risk |
| darken (v.) | obscure, eclipse, deprive of fame |
| darkling (adv.) | in the dark, in darkness |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| darting (adj.) | arrow-shooting |
| day (n.) | light, brightness |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| deared (adj.) | loved, endeared, prized |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| debate (v.) | discuss, argue over, dispute about |
| decay (v.) | be destroyed, become ruined, fail |
| declined (adj.) | brought low, in poor fortune; or: fallen away in vigour, in poor condition |
| decorum (n.) | propriety, seemliness, what is appropriate |
| decorum (n.) | propriety, seemliness, what is appropriate |
| defence (n.) | arms, armour, means of defence |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| deign (v.) | willingly accept, not disdain |
| demi-Atlas (n.) | supporter of half the world |
| demure (v.) | look demurely, gaze decorously |
| demurely (adv.) | gently, in a subdued way; or: solemnly |
| denounce (v.) | declare, proclaim, announce |
| dependency, dependancy (n.) | submissiveness, willing compliance |
| deputation (n.) | delegation, appointment as deputy |
| derogately (adv.) | disparagingly, in a derogatory way |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| despiteful (adj.) | cruel, spiteful, malicious |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determine (v.) | be decided, be concluded, make an end |
| determine (v.) | come to an end, dissolve, melt |
| devise (v.) | invent, imagine, make up [an account] |
| Dido (n.) | [pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre |
| diet (n.) | food |
| digest, disgest (v.) | arrange, organize, order |
| dignity (n.) | worth, nobleness, excellence |
| diminutive (n.) | undersized person, very small being |
| disaster (v.) | [astrology] ruin, strike with calamity, bring misfortune on |
| discandy (v.) | dissolve, liquefy, melt away |
| discandying (n.) | dissolving, melting, thawing |
| discomfort (n.) | sorrow, distress, grief |
| discontent (n.) | discontented person, malcontent, agitator |
| discover (v.) | spy, spot, make out |
| discover (v.) | reconnoitre, scout out |
| discredit (v.) | harm the reputation of, bring into discredit |
| disguise (n.) | drunkenness, state of intoxication |
| dislimn (v.) | obliterate, efface, blot out |
| dismission (n.) | discharge from service, permission to leave |
| 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.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| disponge, dispunge (v.) | pour out [as from a sponge], rain down, discharge |
| dispose (v.) | come to terms, make a deal |
| disposition (n.) | composure, state of mind, temperament |
| disposition (n.) | composure, state of mind, temperament |
| dissembling (n.) | pretence, deceit, dissimulation |
| dissuade (v.) | persuade, give advice |
| distract (v.) | divide, separate, draw apart |
| distraction (n.) | division, small detachment |
| distraction (n.) | perturbation, agitation, frenzied state |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divine (v.) | make guesses [about], predict the outcome |
| division (n.) | dissension, discord, disunity |
| doctrine (n.) | precept, lesson |
| dodge (v.) | go this way and that, haggle, drag one's feet |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| doom (n.) | final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction |
| dotage (n.) | doting, infatuation, excessive affection |
| dotage (n.) | doting, infatuation, excessive affection |
| doughty-handed (adj.) | valiant in fighting, formidable in combat |
| downy (adj.) | soft as down, comfort-giving |
| dragonish (adj.) | shaped like a dragon |
| drave (v.) | drove [past form of 'drive'] |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dread (v.) | fear, anticipate in fear, be anxious about |
| dress (v.) | prepare, make ready |
| drink (n.) | drinking-bout, carousing |
| drink (v.) | inhale, take in, suck in |
| dumb (v.) | make inaudible, reduce to silence |
| dung (n.) | earth, soil, clay |
| dungy (adj.) | dung-like; or: vile, filthy, loathsome |
| ear (v.) | plough, break through |
| earing (n.) | ploughing |
| ebbed (adj.) | out-of-power, whose fortunes have waned |
| edge (n.) | weapon, sword |
| edict (n.) | authority, judgement, valuation |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| elder (n.) | greater |
| element (n.) | substance, raw material, physical matter |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| element (n.) | (plural) elements of life, life-forces |
| embattle (v.) | deploy, draw up, marshal |
| embossed (adj.) | driven to such extremes, made mad with exhaustion |
| emphasis (n.) | vigorous expression, forceful utterance |
| employ (v.) | make use of, use one's services |
| encloud (v.) | envelop, engulf, surround [as in a cloud] |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| enforce (v.) | emphasize, urge, lay stress upon |
| enfranched (adj.) | enfranchised, freed, liberated |
| enfranchise (v.) | set free, liberate |
| engage (v.) | enter into combat, make an attack |
| engross (v.) | get together, collect, gather, seize |
| enchanting (adj.) | bewitching, captivating, holding under a spell |
| enjoy (v.) | indulge, give rein to, continue to practise |
| enow (adv.) | enough |
| enter (v.) | recommend [to], introduce [to], admit into society |
| entertain (v.) | admit into consideration, grant as a possibility |
| entertain (v.) | receive, sustain, meet with |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entertainment (n.) | payroll, service, employment |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| epicure (n.) | [follower of Epicurus] someone who does not believe in divine power or a future life |
| Epicurean (adj.) | devoted to the pleasures of eating, cultivating gluttony |
| equalness (n.) | equality |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| estridge (n.) | type of large hawk, goshawk |
| even, e'en (adv.) | quite, fully, simply |
| evidence (n.) | witness, testimony, avowal |
| excellent (adj.) | [in a bad or neutral sense] exceptionally great, supreme, extreme |
| exigent (n.) | time of necessity, critical moment |
| expedience (n.) | rapid departure, hasty expedition, urgent enterprise |
| extemporally (adv.) | in an improvised way, impromptu |
| extend (v.) | exaggerate, magnify, blow up |
| extend (v.) | seize upon, take possession of |
| extenuate (v.) | mitigate, lessen, tone down |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| eye (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| eye (v.) | look, appear, seem |
| eyes, in the | in one's sight, in front of one |
| eyne (n.) | [archaism] eyes |
| face (n.) | appearance, outward show, look |
| faction (n.) | quarrel, squabble, dissension |
| factor (n.) | agent, representative, broker |
| fair (adj.) | fortunate, favoured |
| fairly (adv.) | promisingly, favourably, propitiously |
| fairy (n.) | enchantress, captivator |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| fall (v.) | befall, fall on, come to |
| falliable (adj.) | malapropism for ‘infallible’ |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false-play (v.) | play unfairly |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| famous (adj.) | notorious, infamous, well-known |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fast and loose | type of cheating game [in which people bet on whether the end of a coiled rope is fastened or not]; not playing fairly |
| fat (n.) | vat, wine cask, barrel |
| fate (n.) | destiny, fortune |
| fate (n.) | destiny, fortune |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| feature (n.) | physical appearance, bodily shape, looks |
| feeder (n.) | servant, parasite, lackey |
| fellow (n.) | worthless individual, good-for-nothing |
| fervency (n.) | enthusiasm, ardour, fervour |
| fetch in (v.) | surround, close in upon, capture |
| fever (v.) | throw into a fever, cause to shiver |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field, in the | engaged in military operations, in military array |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| fire (n.) | sun |
| firm (adj.) | constant, steadfast, resolute |
| flag (n.) | reed, rush; also: variety of iris |
| flaw (n.) | lapse, fault, error |
| fleet (v.) | be afloat, be under sail |
| fleeting (adj.) | changeable, inconstant, fickle |
| flint (n.) | type of hard stone, flintstone |
| flush (adj.) | lusty, vigorous, full of life |
| foil (n.) | flaw, blemish, disgrace |
| foison, foizon (n.) | [pron: 'foyzn] abundance, plenty, profusion |
| follow (v.) | treat, serve, attend |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| fool (n.) | [professional] clown, jester |
| foot (n.) | foot-soldiers, infantry |
| footman (n.) | foot-soldier, infantryman |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] |
| forbear (v.) | leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] |
| forbear (v.) | leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] |
| forenoon (n.) | part of the day before noon |
| forked (adj.) | cleft, twin-peaked |
| formal (adj.) | normal, sane, rational |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forspeak (v.), past form forspoke | oppose, speak against, object to |
| fortune (n.) | wealth, possessions, substance |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| foul (adj.) | plain-looking, unattractive, ugly |
| fragment (n.) | scrap of food, left-over |
| frame (v.) | adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate |
| frame (v.) | perform, manage, carry out |
| fretted (adj.) | chequered, mixed; or: distressed |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| front (n.) | forehead, face |
| front (v.) | confront, face, meet |
| front (v.) | oppose, confront, be hostile to |
| fruitful (adj.) | fertile, productive of children |
| frustrate (adj.) | unsuccessful, thwarted, fruitless |
| full (adj.) | food-filled, stomach-swollen |
| full (adj.) | ideal, perfect, complete |
| full-fortuned (adj.) | replete with good fortune, full of success |
| furious (adj.) | passionate, uproarious, excitable |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| garboil (n.) | trouble, disturbance, commotion |
| garboil (n.) | trouble, disturbance, commotion |
| garland (n.) | pride, glory, hero |
| gaudy (adj.) | festive, joyful, merry |
| gay (adj.) | showy, pretentious, gaudy |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| 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 (n.) | [polite intimate address] dear one |
| gest (n.) | feat, deed, exploit |
| getting (n.) | begetting, procreation, breeding |
| ghost (v.) | haunt, appear as a ghost |
| gibe (v.) | scoff, jeer, ridicule |
| gild (v.), past forms gilt, gilded | enrich, adorn, beautify |
| gilded (adj.) | glittering, gold-coloured, tinged with gold |
| give (v.) | portray, report, represent |
| give off (v.) | cease, leave the area |
| glow (v.) | blush, redden, flush |
| go (v.) | [unclear meaning] enjoy a sexual relationship |
| go off (v.) | die, pass away, depart |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | herb of grace |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| graceful (adj.) | favourable, friendly, approving |
| grand (adj.) | chief, pre-eminent, great |
| grate (v.) | harass, irritate, aggravate |
| grave (adj.) | important, dignified, serious |
| grave (adj.) | deadly, destructive, baneful |
| greatness (n.) | nobility of mind, dignity of spirit |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| green-sickness (n.) | type of illness supposed to affect lovesick young women |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grizzled (adj.) | grey, sprinkled with grey hairs |
| gross (adj.) | bad, inferior, poor |
| grossly (adv.) | openly, blatantly, brazenly |
| guard (n.) | period of watch |
| habiliment, abiliment (n.) | (usually plural) clothes, dress, attire, outfit |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| haltered (adj.) | with a noose around it |
| hap (n.) | luck, chance, accident |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| harness (n.) | armour |
| harry (v.) | mistreat, harass, ill-use |
| haunt (n.) | public places, society, company |
| hautboy (n.) | type of musical instrument; oboe |
| hazard (n.) | risk, peril, danger |
| hazard (v.) | put into the hands of, make dependent on |
| head (n.) | commander, officer, captain |
| head (n.) | headland, cape, promontory |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| hearted (adj.) | heartfelt, spirited, full of vigour |
| hearty (adj.) | loving, devoted, sincere |
| heave (v.) | raise, lift up |
| heaviness (n.) | sadness, grief, sorrow |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | slow-moving, sluggish, laggard |
| heel (n.) | end, completion, termination |
| heels, at | close behind, in close pursuit |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| Herod (n.) | in the Bible, a Judean king, portrayed in medieval mystery plays as a wild and angry figure |
| Herod (n.) | in the Bible, a Judean king, portrayed in medieval mystery plays as a wild and angry figure |
| Herod (n.) | in the Bible, a Judean king, portrayed in medieval mystery plays as a wild and angry figure |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high (adj.) | proud, haughty, grand |
| high (adj.) | noble, dignified, aristocratic |
| high-battled (adj.) | in charge of great armies |
| high-coloured (adj.) | flushed, red-faced |
| hint (n.) | opportunity, moment, chance |
| hint (n.) | opportunity, moment, chance |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| holding (n.) | refrain, chorus |
| homager (n.) | one who owes homage, vassal |
| home (adv.) | bluntly, to the point, forthrightly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| hope (v.) | expect, anticipate, envisage |
| horn (n.) | (plural) outgrowths imagined to be on the head of a cuckold |
| horse (n.) | cavalry, horse soldiers |
| host (n.) | army, armed multitude |
| host (n.) | army, armed multitude |
| hot (adj.) | lecherous, lustful, hot-blooded |
| housewife, huswife (n.) | [pron: 'huzif] hussy, wanton, minx |
| chafe (n.) | temper, rage, fury |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| chaps, chops (n.) | jaws |
| chare (n.) | chore, task, job |
| chare (n.) | chore, task, job |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| charge (v.) | load, heap, pile up |
| charge (v.) | attack, assail, storm |
| charm (n.) | enchantress, witch |
| charm (n.) | enchantress, witch |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chronicle (n.) | place in history, historical account |
| chuck (n.) | chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| ill (adj.) | sick, indisposed, unwell |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| ill-rooted (adj.) | unstable, unsteady, likely to fall down |
| ill-uttering (adj.) | speaking displeasing news, reporting bad tidings |
| immoment (adj.) | unimportant, trifling, of no consequence |
| imperious, emperious (adj.) | imperial, majestic, sovereign |
| import (v.) | involve as a consequence, carry along |
| import (v.) | be of importance to, concern, matter to |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| impress (n.) | conscription, enforced service |
| in (adv.) | in an inebriated state, drunk |
| inclination (n.) | character, temperament, disposition |
| inclip (v.) | embrace, enclose, enfold |
| inhooped (adj.) | [cock-fighting] kept within a hoop [to make birds fight] |
| intend (v.) | mean, imply, suggest |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intrinsicate (adj.) | intricate, complicated, entangled |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| iron (n.) | armour |
| Isis (n.) | [pron: 'iysis] Egyptian goddess of the moon, fertility, and magic |
| Isis (n.) | [pron: 'iysis] Egyptian goddess of the moon, fertility, and magic |
| Isis (n.) | [pron: 'iysis] Egyptian goddess of the moon, fertility, and magic |
| Isis (n.) | [pron: 'iysis] Egyptian goddess of the moon, fertility, and magic |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| jade (v.) | drive like worn-out hacks |
| jealousy (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, apprehension |
| joint (v.) | unite, combine, join together |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| joy (v.) | feel joy, be happy, rejoice |
| Julius Caesar | [pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC |
| Julius Caesar | [pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC |
| jump (n.) | venture, risk, hazard |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| kind (n.) | role, part |
| kindly (adj.) | friendly, good-natured, well-disposed |
| kiss (v.) | fraternize, associate, consort |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| know (v.) | be acquainted, meet before |
| la (int.) | indeed |
| lace (n.) | lacing of stays, bodice-string |
| lace (n.) | lacing of stays, bodice-string |
| lackey (v.) | move about aimlessly [as does a lackey] |
| landman (n.) | fighter on land [as opposed to sea] |
| land-service (n.) | military service done on land |
| languish (n.) | wasting disease, drooping sickness |
| lank (v.) | grow thin, become shrunken |
| large (adj.) | licentious, coarse |
| lated (adj.) | belated, benighted, overtaken by night |
| launch (v.) | lance [to let out infection] |
| lay (v.) | attribute, ascribe, impute |
| lay (v.) | attribute, ascribe, impute |
| lean (adj.) | slight, mean, poor |
| length (n.) | length of time, duration left in life, delay |
| lesson (v.) | discipline, admonish, teach a lesson to |
| let be | be quiet |
| Lethe (n.) | [pron: 'leethee] a mythological river of the underworld, causing oblivion to those who drank from it |
| Lethe'd (adj.) | [pron: 'leetheed] oblivious, all-forgetting, stuporous |
| level at (v.) | guess correctly, rightly anticipate |
| levy (v.) | enlist, conscript, muster |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| lieutenantry (n.) | use of subordinates, office of lieutenants |
| life (n.) | energy, spirit, liveliness |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| lightness (n.) | irresponsibility, levity, frivolity, fickleness |
| Lichas (n.) | [pron: 'liykas] companion to Hercules, who brought him a poisoned tunic; after wearing it, Hercules in agony threw Lichas into the sky |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| lip (v.) | kiss |
| livery (n.) | service, following, entourage |
| loathness (n.) | unwillingness, reluctance, disinclination |
| loof (v.) | luff, bring into the wind |
| look for (v.) | wait for, be on the lookout for |
| look out (v.) | show, appear, manifest |
| loose-wived (adj.) | with an unfaithful wife |
| lot (n.) | result of casting lots |
| lottery (n.) | prize, allotment, award |
| low (adj.) | gentle, mild, not shrill |
| lucky (adj.) | fortunate, successful, prosperous |
| lustre (n.) | light, glory, brilliance |
| luxuriously (adv.) | lustfully, lecherously, lasciviously |
| main (adj.) | leading, chief, pre-eminent |
| make (v.) | matter, count, signify |
| make (v.) | create, bring about, produce |
| mallard (n.) | wild drake |
| mandragora (n.) | mandrake plant [seen as a narcotic] |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mark (n.) | reach, aim, range |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| mate (n.) | companion, associate, comrade |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | reason, cause, ground |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| meaner (n.) | lower ranking, less eminent |
| measure (n.) | limit, moderation, extent not to be exceeded |
| measure (n.) | extent, size, amount, quantity, mass |
| measure (n.) | course of action, means |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meetly (adj.) | quite good, moderate, reasonable |
| mechanic (adj.) | common, vulgar, commonplace |
| mechanic (adj.) | common, vulgar, commonplace |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mered (adj.) | [unclear meaning] sole, entire; particular, specific |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merit (n.) | meritorious service |
| merit (n.) | desert, deserving, inner worth |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mettle, mettell (n.) | spirit, vigour, zest |
| mince (v.) | play down, soften, make little of |
| mine (n.) | source of supply, abundant store |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minute, by the | minute by minute, continually |
| mirth (n.) | joke, diversion, sport |
| misdoubt (v.) | disbelieve, doubt the reality [of] |
| Misena, Mount | [pron: mi'sayna] Mount Misenum, port in S Italy |
| mislike (v.) | dislike, be displeased with |
| missive (n.) | messenger, emissary, courier |
| misthought (adj.) | misjudged, thought ill of |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| moiety (n.) | half, equal share |
| moist (v.) | moisten |
| moment (n.) | cause, motive, consideration |
| monster (n.) | marvel, monstrosity, prodigy |
| moody (adj.) | melancholy, sombre, gloomy |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn-dew (n.) | morning dew |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| motion (n.) | inner movement, inward prompting, natural impulse, imagining |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | encourage, instigate, prompt |
| muleteer, muleter (n.) | mule-driver |
| muss (n.) | type of children's game in which players scramble for things thrown on the ground |
| muster (n.) | (plural) groups of soldiers, ranks |
| mutual (adj.) | well-matched, complementary |
| name (n.) | legitimate title |
| Narcissus (n.) | handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool; he pined away and was turned into a flower |
| narrow (adj.) | limited, very small, poor |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| naught, nought (adj.) | worthless, useless, of no value |
| naught, nought (n.) | nothing |
| naught, nought (n.) | ruin, disaster, catastrophe |
| neck (n.) | throat |
| negligent (adj.) | through neglecting to act, due to negligence |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Nereids (n.) | [pron: 'nerayidz] sea-nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris, who lived with their father in the depths of the sea |
| nerve (n.) | sinew, ligament, muscle |
| Nessus (n.) | centaur, shot by Hercules for attempting to rape Deianeira; Nessus gave her a poisonous liquid disguised as a love-potion, causing Hercules' death when he wore a shirt dipped in it |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| nick (v.) | [unclear meaning] cut through, maim; do out of, cheat of; mark with foolishness |
| Nilus (n.) | [pron: 'niylus] River Nile, Egypt |
| Nilus (n.) | [pron: 'niylus] River Nile, Egypt |
| Nilus (n.) | [pron: 'niylus] River Nile, Egypt |
| Nilus (n.) | [pron: 'niylus] River Nile, Egypt |
| Nilus (n.) | [pron: 'niylus] River Nile, Egypt |
| noble (adj.) | valuable, precious, notable |
| nod (v.) | call with a nod, beckon |
| noise (n.) | musical sounds, melodious noises |
| noise it | clamour, cry out, make a loud noise |
| nonpareil (n.) | person without equal, unique one, paragon |
| note (n.) | observation, record, description |
| number (v.) | put into verses |
| O (n.) | circle, orb, sphere |
| observance (n.) | powers of observation |
| obstruct (n.) | [debated meaning] obstruction, impediment, hindrance |
| occasion (n.) | political opportunity, expedient circumstance |
| occupation (n.) | handicraft, trade, employment |
| odds (n. plural) | differences, distinctions, inequalities |
| of (prep.) | for |
| off (adv.) | off the ship, ashore |
| offence (n.) | opposition, hostility, antagonism |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oily (adj.) | moist, clammy, greasy |
| once (adv.) | ever, at any time |
| operation (n.) | effect, force, influence, power |
| oppression (n.) | misfortune, distress, difficulty |
| orb (n.) | sphere, orbit, circle |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| ordinary (n.) | regular meal, standard fare, mealtime |
| orient (adj.) | lustrous, brilliant, bright |
| ostentation (n.) | public show, display, exhibition |
| out (adv.) | at an end, finished |
| outgo (v.) | outdistance, go faster than |
| outstrike (v.) | surpass in striking, deal a swifter blow than |
| outwork (v.) | excel in workmanship, transcend |
| overcount (v.) | outnumber, exceed in number |
| overpicture (v.) | surpass, outdo, excel |
| overplus (adj.) | additional, extra, further |
| overplus (n.) | surplus, excess, superfluity |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pace (v.) | train to move, control the course of |
| pack (v.) | arrange, rig, shuffle cheatingly |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| palate (v.) | relish, enjoy |
| pale (v.) | enclose, surround, encompass |
| palled (adj.) | decayed, weakened, enfeebled |
| palter (v.) | prevaricate, deal evasively [with], quibble |
| paragon (v.) | compare, match, place side by side |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parcel (v.) | [debated meaning] increase, add to the list of |
| pardon (n.) | permission, consent, approval |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| Parthian (adj.) | from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery |
| Parthian (adj.) | from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery |
| Parthian (adj.) | from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery |
| particular (n.) | individual person, self |
| particular (n.) | private matter, personal business |
| partisan (n.) | weapon with a long handle and a broad head, sometimes with a projection at the side |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| patch (v.) | fabricate, make up [as in patchwork] |
| patch up (v.) | invent in haste, fabricate, make |
| pavilion (n.) | ceremonial tent |
| pelleted (adj.) | filled with pellets, full of hail |
| pendent (adj.) | downhanging, drooping, dangling |
| penetrative (adj.) | penetrating, deeply piercing |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| period (n.) | full stop, end, ending, conclusion |
| period (n.) | full stop, end, ending, conclusion |
| perish (v.) | destroy, wither, become ruined |
| persisted (adj.) | persistent, continual, enduring |
| pestilence (n.) | plague, epidemic, fatal disease |
| petticoat (n.) | long skirt |
| petty (adj.) | small, weak, inadequate, insignificant |
| Philippi (n.) | battle site in Thrace, Asia Minor, a victory for Mark Antony |
| Philippi (n.) | battle site in Thrace, Asia Minor, a victory for Mark Antony |
| Philippi (n.) | battle site in Thrace, Asia Minor, a victory for Mark Antony |
| Philippi (n.) | battle site in Thrace, Asia Minor, a victory for Mark Antony |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| phrase (n.) | manner, style, way |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| piece (n.) | [of virtue] model, picture, paragon |
| piece (v.) | add to, join to, augment |
| pinch (v.) | harass, irritate, annoy |
| pinion (n.) | outermost feather, appendage |
| pinioned (adj.) | with arms bound, with wings clipped |
| pink (adj.) | half-shut, blinking, tiny |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| placed (adj.) | fixed, set, firm |
| plainness (n.) | plain-speaking, openness, frankness |
| plant (n.) | foot, sole of the foot |
| plant (v.) | set up, establish, introduce |
| plate (n.) | silver coin, silver piece |
| plated (adj.) | wearing plate armour, armour-protected |
| pleached (adj.) | intertwined, folded, bound together |
| plumpy (adj.) | plump |
| point (n.) | (usually plural) tagged lace [especially for attaching hose to the doublet] |
| pole (n.) | [unclear meaning] polestar, guiding star |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| pomp (n.) | greatness, nobility, high rank |
| populous (adj.) | numerous, many, abundant |
| port (n.) | bearing, demeanour, carriage |
| possess (v.) | put in possession, endow |
| possess it | have your way, go for it |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| potent (adj.) | powerful, influential |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| practice (n.) | doings, proceedings, dealings |
| practise (v.) | plot, scheme, conspire |
| praise (n.) | credit, honour, prestige |
| pray in aid | [legal] claim the assistance of someone who has a shared interest in a defence action |
| precedence (n.) | previous utterance, prior speech |
| precedent (adj.) | former, previous, prior |
| pregnant (adj.) | very likely, extremely probable |
| preparation (n.) | equipped military force, force ready for war |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| prescience (n.) | foreknowledge, visionary power |
| prescript (n.) | order, direction, instruction |
| presence (n.) | royal assembly, eminent company |
| present (adj.) | immediate, instant |
| present (adj.) | occurring at this time, taking place now |
| present (adj.) | sudden, spur-of-the-moment |
| present (adj.) | imminent, impending, approaching |
| present, from the | beside the present point |
| 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 |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| primal (adj.) | primaeval, original, earliest |
| privy (adj.) | privately aware [of], secretly knowledgeable [about] |
| prize (n.) | [unclear meaning] bargain, contest, valuation |
| process (n.) | command, mandate, instructions |
| prognostication (n.) | sign, forecast, prediction |
| project (v.) | set forth, frame, present |
| prompt (adj.) | ready and willing, well-disposed |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proper (adj.) | honest, honourable, worthy |
| propertied (adj.) | of a quality, having the nature |
| property (n.) | quality, character, nature |
| prorogue (v.) | suspend, put on hold, waive |
| prosecution (n.) | pursuit, chase, hounding |
| prove (v.) | find, establish, experience |
| provide (v.) | prepare, make ready, plan |
| purge (v.) | expel, get rid of, flush out |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| purchased (adj.) | acquired, obtained through one's own conduct |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| purse up (v.) | take possession of, put into one's keeping |
| put forth (v.) | set out [from], leave |
| puzzle (v.) | complicate things for, be an embarrassment for |
| pyramides (n.) | pyramids |
| pyramis (n.) | pyramid |
| quail (v.) | overpower, destroy, make an end |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quarter (n.) | period of watch |
| queasy (adj.) | disgusted, nauseated, upset |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quick (adj.) | quick-witted, inventive, lively |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| race (n.) | origin, stock, ancestry |
| rack (n.) | clouds, cloud formations |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| range (n.) | battle line, fighting position |
| ranged (adj.) | arranged, ordered; or: spacious, extensive |
| rank (adj.) | foul-smelling, stinking |
| rank (v.) | place, class, put down |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rarely (adv.) | exceptionally, outstandingly, unbelievably |
| rate (v.) | be worth, count as much as |
| rate (v.) | allot, apportion, assign |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| reach (v.), past form raught | carry off, snatch away, take hold of |
| rear (v.) | raise, lift up, boost |
| rebound (n.) | reflection, return, echo |
| reckon (v.) | quantify, calculate, measure |
| record (n.) | recorded history, public remembrance |
| reels (n.) | (plural) revels, revelry, merry-making |
| reference (n.) | case for consideration, referring for a decision |
| regiment (n.) | rule, regimen, normal state |
| register (n.) | record, catalogue, inventory |
| relieve (v.) | aid, assist, rescue |
| religion (n.) | religious observance, spiritual duty, obligation |
| remarkable (adj.) | wonderful, extraordinary, exceptional |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remove (n.) | change of residence, departure |
| render (v.) | give up, surrender, yield |
| renege (v.) | renounce, refuse, abandon |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| report (n.) | rumour, gossip, hearsay |
| report (n.) | account, description |
| reputation (n.) | honour, esteem, integrity |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| rescue (n.) | [legal] forced removal from custody |
| rest (n.) | [period of] peace, calm, repose |
| revolt (n.) | betrayal, change of heart, faithlessness |
| revolt (v.) | change sides, alter allegiance, desert |
| revolt (v.) | change sides, alter allegiance, desert |
| revolted (adj.) | rebellious, insurgent, insubordinate |
| revolution (n.) | moving round [a point], revolving round |
| rheum (n.) | watery discharge, seepage [especially of the eyes] |
| rhymer (n.) | [disparaging] versifier, rhymester |
| ribaudred (adj.) | [unclear meaning] foul, obscene, wanton |
| rig (v.) | fit out, equip, prepare |
| riggish (adj.) | licentious, wanton, lascivious |
| right (adj.) | correct [in opinion], right-minded |
| right (adj.) | typical, true, classic |
| rivality (n.) | equal partnership, equality of stature |
| rive (v.) | split, rend, cleave |
| Roman (adj.) | of Rome; sober, serious |
| root (n.) | bottom [of one's heart] |
| rouse (v.) | raise, lift up |
| royalty (n.) | majesty, royal highness |
| rude (adj.) | rough, wild, harsh-looking |
| rush (n.) | reed |
| rustle (v.) | clatter, make a racket |
| 's (pron.) | contracted form of ‘us’ |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | dismal, morose, sullen |
| safe (v.) | remove danger from, make one feel secure about |
| safe (v.) | conduct safely, give safe-conduct to |
| said, well | well done |
| sail (n.) | ship, vessel |
| salt (adj.) | salted, preserved, dried |
| salt (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| savage (adj.) | fierce, ferocious, wild |
| say (v.) | finish speaking, speak one's mind, make one's point |
| scald, scall, scauld (adj.) | contemptible, vile, scabby |
| scale (n.) | measuring mark, graduated line, calibration |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scantly (adv.) | scantily, grudgingly, half-heartedly |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarce-bearded (adj.) | with a beard only just emerging, juvenile |
| score (v.) | wound, scar, cut |
| scotch (n.) | cut, gash, wound |
| scrupulous (adj.) | quibbling, cavilling, distrustful |
| scutcheon (n.) | escutcheon, painted shield |
| seal (n.) | pledge, promise, token, sign |
| seal (v.) | make final arrangements, come to an agreement |
| seal (v.) | make final arrangements, come to an agreement |
| sea-like (adj.) | in sea-going trim; or: like a stormy sea |
| season (n.) | opportunity, favourable moment |
| sea-wing (n.) | means of flight by sea |
| see (v.) | see to, manage, attend to |
| seel (v.) | [falconry: sewing up a bird's eyelids, as part of taming] sew up, close up, blind |
| seel (v.) | [falconry: sewing up a bird's eyelids, as part of taming] sew up, close up, blind |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| self (adj.) | same, selfsame, identical, exact |
| semblable (adj.) | similar, like, comparable |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadow (n.) | spirit, phantom, spectre, ghost |
| shadow (n.) | reflection, reflected image |
| shard (n.) | cow-pat, patch of dung; or: scaly wing [as of a beetle] |
| shift (n.) | evasion, subterfuge, device |
| shift (v.) | change, exchange, swap |
| shiny (adj.) | moonlit, bright |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| showplace (n.) | place for public spectacles, theatrical arena |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| shroud (n.) | protection, shelter |
| scholar (n.) | pupil, student |
| Sicyon (n.) | [pron: 'sision] town in S Greece, where Antony’s wife Fulvia stayed |
| side (n.) | frame, compass, limit |
| side (n.) | frame, compass, limit |
| sign (v.) | augur, bode, signify |
| simple (adj.) | common, ordinary, average, humble |
| since (adv.) | recently, of late |
| sink (v.) | be ruined, give up, perish |
| sir (n.) | gentleman, lord, gallant, master |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sit down (v.) | begin a siege, encamp, blockade |
| size (n.) | bounds, limit, confine |
| slave (n.) | hireling, lackey, menial, servant |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slime (n.) | rich earth, mud, soil |
| slippery (adj.) | fickle, treacherous, uncertain |
| smite (v.), past forms smote, smit | strike, hit (often, with great force) |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| snaffle (n.) | bridle-bit |
| so (conj.) | even though |
| sober (adj.) | sedate, staid, demure, grave |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| solder (v.) | unite, interlink, fasten |
| solemnity (n.) | solemn occasion, special ritual |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| soothsay (v.) | tell the future, prophesy, make predictions |
| soothsayer (n.) | foreteller of events, prophet |
| sottish (adj.) | stupid, foolish, ludicrous |
| sound (v.) | cry out, declare, proclaim |
| sovereign (adj.) | overpowering, unmitigated, extreme |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| spaniel (v.) | fawn upon, follow [like a spaniel] |
| speak (v.) | encounter, fight, exchange blows |
| speak (v.) | encounter, fight, exchange blows |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| spleet (v.) | split, break up |
| spoil (v.) | plunder, pillage, sack |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | exercise, athletic pastime |
| sport (n.) | subject of sport |
| spot (n.) | stain, blemish, blot |
| sprightly, spritely (adj.) | cheerful, light-hearted, bright |
| sprightly, spritely (adj.) | cheerful, light-hearted, bright |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| squadron (n.) | army detachment, body of soldiers |
| square (adj.) | true, accurate, justified |
| square (n.) | affairs, proceedings |
| square (n.) | type of measuring instrument, especially for right angles |
| square (v.) | quarrel, fall out, disagree |
| square (v.) | quarrel, fall out, disagree |
| squire (n.) | gentleman below a knight in rank, attendant on a knight or nobleman |
| stablishment (n.) | confirmed possession, settlement |
| stage (v.) | put on stage, put on public display |
| stage (v.) | put on stage, put on public display |
| stain (v.) | eclipse, belittle, put in the shade |
| stale (n.) | urine |
| stale (v.) | make stale, wear out |
| stall (v.) | dwell, live, settle |
| stand (v.) | withstand, endure, stand up to |
| stand (v.) | withstand, endure, stand up to |
| stand by (v.) | stay close, be near at hand |
| stand up for (v.) | defend, support, champion |
| stand upon (v.) | make an issue of, insist upon, bother about |
| starts, by / in | in fits and starts |
| state (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| station (n.) | stance, bearing, posture |
| staunch, stanch (adj.) | water-tight, steadfast, firm |
| stay (v.) | remain, continue, endure |
| stay on / upon (v.) | wait for, await |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stiff (adj.) | grave, formidable, weighty |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| still (adj.) | impassive, inscrutable |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stir (n.) | event, happening, activity |
| stir (v.) | move, rouse, excite |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stomach (v.) | resent, take offence at |
| stomaching (n.) | cherishing bitterness, feeling resentful |
| stop (v.) | block, hinder, impede, obstruct |
| story (n.) | book of history, historical record |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straightway (adv.) | straightaway |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| strange (adj.) | rare, singular, exceptional |
| strength (n.) | troops, forces, resources, followers |
| strike (v.) | touch, beset, affect |
| strike the vessels | [unclear meaning] tap the casks; fill the cups; clink the glasses; bang the drums |
| stripe (n.) | stroke of a whip, lash, weal |
| stroy (v.) | destroy |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| studied (adj.) | prepared, equipped, fitted |
| study (v.) | deliberate, meditate, reflect [on] |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| subdued (adj.) | overcome, overwhelmed, subjugated |
| subscribe (v.) | sign, endorse, support |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | suddenly |
| sue (v.) | beg, plead, beseech |
| suffer (v.) | perish, be destroyed, collapse |
| sufficing (adj.) | sufficient, enough, adequate |
| sum (n.) | summary, gist, essence |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surfeiter (n.) | profligate, libertine, debaucher |
| sustain (v.) | endure, withstand, support |
| swearing (n.) | act of swearing, moment of oath-taking |
| sweep (v.) | prepare, clear [a way] |
| swerving (n.) | lapse, transgression, error |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| swoond (v.) | variant spelling of ‘swoon’ or ‘swound’ |
| sworder (n.) | sword-fighter, gladiator |
| synod (n.) | assembly, council, gathering |
| taborin, tabourine (n.) | type of drum [narrower and longer than a tabor] |
| tackle (n.) | [of a ship] rigging and sails |
| taint (n.) | fault, blemish, flaw |
| take (v.) | bewitch, take possession of, take into one's power |
| take (v.) | measure, estimate, gauge |
| take all | all or nothing, victory or death! |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| take in (v.) | conquer, subdue, overcome |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| targe (n.) | shield |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| tart (adj.) | sour, severe, grim |
| tawny (adj.) | brown-skinned |
| teeth, from one's | in a pretended way, without conviction |
| temper (n.) | self-control, self-restraint, moderation |
| temperance (n.) | self-control, calm behaviour, moderation |
| temperance (n.) | chastity |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tend (v.) | attend, wait on, serve |
| terrene (adj.) | earthly, human, in this world |
| theme (n.) | reason for acting, ground of belief |
| Thessaly (n.) | ['thesalee] ancient region of NE Greece |
| Thetis (n.) | [pron: 'theetis] sea-nymph married to Peleus, destined to bear a son (Achilles) greater than his father |
| thick (adj.) | foul, nasty, dirty |
| thicken (v.) | grow dim, darken |
| think (v.) | reflect, meditate, brood |
| thought (n.) | melancholic reflection, anxiety, sorrow, worry |
| Thracian (adj.) | [pron: 'thraysian] of Thrace; region of ancient NE Greece associated with the worship of Dionysus |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| three (n.) | few, hardly any, a handful |
| three-nooked (adj.) | three-cornered |
| throe forth (v.) | give painful birth to |
| throw (v.) | bestow, cast, pass on |
| Tiber (n.) | [pron: 'tiyber] river flowing through Rome |
| tight (adj.) | skilled, deft, adept |
| time (n.) | passing of time, while |
| time (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| time (n.) | times, present day, present state of affairs |
| timely (adv.) | early, prematurely |
| tinct (n.) | [alchemy] tincture, elixir |
| tire (n.) | head-dress, ornament for the head, raiment |
| tissue (n.) | [type of] rich cloth, sumptuous fabric |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| toil (n.) | net, snare, trap |
| tokened (adj.) | shown by marks, spotted, blotchy |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| top / tops of, in (prep.) | at the highest level of, at the peak of, in the forefront of |
| touch (n.) | factor, reason, motive |
| touch (v.) | achieve, accomplish, attain |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | refer to, treat of, deal with |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| traduce (v.) | defame, slander, calumniate, dishonour |
| trail (n.) | [hunting] scent, track |
| transmigrate (v.) | pass into a new life; or: decompose, rot |
| treaty (n.) | entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition |
| treble-sinewed (adj.) | strengthened three times over |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| trespass (n.) | wrong, offence, injustice, crime |
| tribunal (n.) | raised platform, elevated rostrum, dais |
| tributary (n.) | ruler who pays tribute |
| trick (n.) | habit, characteristic, typical behaviour |
| trim (n.) | trappings, equipment, outfit |
| trim up, trim (v.) | arrange, fix up, put right |
| triple (adj.) | one of three |
| triumph (n.) | triumphal procession into Rome |
| triumph (n.) | triumphal procession into Rome |
| triumph (n.) | triumphal procession into Rome |
| triumph (n.) | trump-card |
| triumphant (adj.) | triumphal, glorious, celebrating a great victory |
| triumphant (adj.) | triumphal, glorious, celebrating a great victory |
| troop (n.) | company, retinue, band of followers |
| true (adj.) | reliable, trustworthy, dependable |
| true (adj.) | reliable, trustworthy, dependable |
| true (adj.) | honest, upright, law-abiding |
| trull (n.) | drab, trollop, whore |
| try (v.) | try for, aim at, aspire to |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tumble (v.) | have sexual intercourse with |
| tuned (adj.) | harmonious, melodious, musical |
| turn (n.) | need, requirement, purpose [especially in the phrase ‘serve one's turn’ = meet one's need] |
| turn off (v.) | reject, repudiate, send away |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unbewailed (adj.) | unbemoaned, without lamentation |
| uncuckolded (adj.) | with a faithful wife |
| undinted (adj.) | unmarked by blows, without dents |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| unequal (adj.) | unjust, unfair, undeserved |
| unexecuted (adj.) | unused, idle, out of action |
| unfolded (adj.) | exposed, revealed, unmasked |
| ungentle (adj.) | unmannerly, discourteous, impolite |
| unhacked (adj.) | unused, with no gashes |
| unhair (v.) | take the hair from |
| unnoble (adj.) | ignoble, dishonourable, disgraceful |
| unpeople (v.) | empty of people, depopulate |
| unpolicied (adj.) | outwitted in intrigue, diminished in statecraft |
| unpurposed (adj.) | unintentional, unwitting, unthinking |
| unqualitied (adj.) | unmanned, beside himself, bereft of all capacities |
| unreconciliable (adj.) | unreconcilable, in perpetual conflict |
| unseminared (adj.) | emasculated, deprived of virility |
| unstate (v.) | strip position from, deprive of standing, dispossess |
| up (adv.) | shut up, in prison, in custody |
| upon (prep.) | on account of |
| uprise (n.) | rising, dawn |
| urge (v.) | bring forward, advocate, represent |
| use (n.) | trust, possession, tenure |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | make use of, engage [in], practise [with] |
| use (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, engage in |
| vacancy (n.) | spare time, leisure |
| vacancy (n.) | empty space, nothingness |
| vagabond (adj.) | drifting, meandering, wandering |
| vale (n.) | valley, lowland |
| vant (n.) | van, front line |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vapour (n.) | mist, cloud, fog |
| variance (n.) | falling out, disagreement, discord |
| varletry (n.) | mob, menials, ruffians |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vent (n.) | emission, discharge, seepage |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| vesper (n.) | evening, eventide |
| vestal (n.) | woman vowed to chastity, virgin, priestess |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| vie (v.) | stake, venture, wager |
| view (n.) | presence, meeting, sight |
| vile, vild (adj.) | despicable, disgusting, abhorrent |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| volley (v.) | utter, express, proclaim |
| vouchsafe (v.) | deign, condescend |
| vulgar (adj.) | generally known, commonly acknowledged |
| wage (v.) | struggle, do battle, vie |
| waned (adj.) | faded, diminished [in beauty] |
| want (n.) | need, requirement, necessity |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| wassail (n.) | drinking-party, carousal, revels |
| waste (n.) | lavish spending, extra expenditure |
| wear out (v.) | outlive, survive, outlast |
| weet (v.) | know |
| weigh (v.) | consider, take into account |
| well (adv.) | in a state of happiness, in bliss |
| well-divided (adj.) | well-balanced, evenly shared |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wharf (n.) | river bank |
| whole (adj.) | healthy, well, in sound condition |
| wild (adj.) | furious, mad, infuriated |
| wild (adj.) | wanton, flighty, frivolous |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| win (v.) | gain advantage [over], get the better [of] |
| window (n.) | (plural) eyelids |
| window (v.) | put in a window, place on display |
| wish (v.) | wish for, support |
| withhold (v.) | restrain, hold back, keep in check |
| woe (adj.) | sorry, sorrowful, sad |
| word (n.) | declaration, affirmation, proclamation |
| word (v.) | speak, utter, say |
| workman (n.) | craftsman, skilled worker |
| workyday (adj.) | ordinary, commonplace, everyday |
| worm (n.) | serpent, snake |
| worship (n.) | esteem, honour, renown |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wounded (adj.) | damaged, tainted, tarnished |
| yare (adj.) | [nautical] manageable, easy to manouevre, ready for sea |
| yare (adj.) | quick, deft, adept |
| yare (adv.) | quick, without delay, right now |
| yarely (adv.) | quickly, briskly, lively |
| yield (v.) | concede, acknowledge, grant |
| yield (v.) | reward, repay, thank |
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