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.
| abed, a-bed (adv.) | in bed |
| abhor (v.) | disgust, horrify, revolt |
| ability (n.) | action one is capable of |
| ability (n.) | strength, bodily power |
| abode (n.) | staying, remaining, lingering |
| abroad (adv.) | in the outside world, freely at large, elsewhere, everywhere |
| abuse (v.) | demean, do wrong to, dishonour |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuser (n.) | betrayer, deceiver, corrupter |
| accident (n.) | chance, fortune, fate |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, judgement [especially by God] |
| accountant (adj.) | accountable, responsible, answerable |
| acerb, acerbe (adj.) | bitter, sour, tart |
| acknow on (v.) | admit to, confess, acknowledge |
| acquittance (n.) | satisfaction, settlement, discharge [Q1 variant] |
| act (n.) | action (upon a person), effect |
| act (n.) | progress, operation, action |
| act (n.) | event, deed, happening |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| action (n.) | law-suit, legal proceeding, litigation |
| actual (adj.) | active, involving specific activity |
| addiction (n.) | inclination, leaning, bent |
| addition (n.) | advantage, credit, plus |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advocation (n.) | advocacy, pleading, entreating |
| aerial (adj.) | airy, sky-clear |
| affect (n.) | desire, passion, appetite |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affine (v.) | bind by ties, obligate, make beholden |
| affined (adj.) | constrained, bound, obliged |
| affinity (n.) | kinship, relationship, connections |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| affrighted (adj.) | alarmed, frightened, terrified |
| afore, 'fore (adv.) | in front, ahead |
| after (adj.) | [nautical] second, following, further |
| agnize (v.) | acknowledge, recognize, confess |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | arousal, incitement, encouragement |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| allowance (n.) | permission, approval, sanction |
| allowance (n.) | regard, respect, reputation |
| allowed (adj.) | approved, acknowledged, granted |
| Almaine (n.) | German [person] |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amiable (adj.) | beloved, desirable, lovable |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| ancient, aunchient (n.) | ensign, standard-bearer |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | account for, justify, defend |
| answerable (adj.) | corresponding, commensurate, proportionate |
| Anthropophagi (n.) | [pron: anthroh'pofajiy] mythical race of man-eaters |
| antre (n.) | cave, cavern |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| apprehend (v.) | seize, arrest, lay hold of |
| apprehension (n.) | opinion, notion, view |
| approve (v.) | put to the proof, test, try |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | commend, praise, show to be worthy |
| approve (v.) | endorse, support, accept as true |
| approve (v.) | prove guilty, convict |
| apt (adj.) | natural, predictable, plausible, to be expected |
| apt (adj.) | natural, predictable, plausible, to be expected |
| arch-mock (n.) | chief mockery, main jibe |
| arithmetician (n.) | theoretician, academic |
| arrivance (n.) | arriving, landing |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| article (n.) | clause, term, provision |
| aspic (n.) | type of venomous snake, asp |
| assay (n.) | test, trial, measure |
| assay (v.) | attempt, try, venture |
| assay (v.) | attempt, try, venture |
| atone (v.) | unite, join, reconcile |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attend (v.) | regard, consider |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| auld (adj.) | old |
| authority (n.) | dominion, influence |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| balmy (adj.) | fragrant, delicious, sweet-smelling |
| balmy (adj.) | soothing, healing, restorative |
| banning (adj.) | cursing, chiding |
| Barbary (n.) | Barbary coast of N Africa, famous for its horses |
| bare (adj.) | unsheathed, exposed |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| baseness (n.) | socially inferior trait, plebeian quality |
| bauble (n.) | toy, plaything |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| beam (n.) | balance, scales, counterpoise |
| Bear (n.) | the Little Bear, Ursa Minor |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | take, carry |
| bear out (v.) | endure, weather, cope [with] |
| beckon (v.) | make a significant gesture to, signal |
| beer / ale, small | trivialities, trifles, matters of little consequence |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen, occur, take place, turn out |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen, occur, take place, turn out |
| beggarly (adj.) | destitute, impoverished, poverty-stricken |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | coax, draw from, charm from |
| beguile (v.) | divert attention from, disguise |
| beguile (v.) | charm, captivate, bewitch |
| beguile (v.) | charm, captivate, bewitch |
| being (n.) | physical existence, life |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bend (v.) | give way, bow, submit |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| besort (n.) | retinue, entourage, suitable company |
| best, at the | as well as one can, in the best possible way |
| best, thou wert / you were | you are best advised |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | remember, recollect |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betray (v.) | deceive, seduce, mislead |
| bewhore (v.) | call a whore, make a whore of |
| birdlime (n.) | sticky substance spread on branches to snare birds |
| black (adj.) | dark-complexioned, swarthy |
| blank (n.) | bull's-eye, target centre; or: line of sight |
| blazoning (adj.) | praising, proclaiming, boasting |
| blood (n.) | disposition, temper, mood |
| blood (n.) | anger, temper, passion |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blow (v.) | deposit eggs [in], pollute, contaminate |
| blown (adj.) | whispered, hinted, insinuated |
| board (n.) | table, mealtimes |
| bob (v.) | swindle, cheat, get by deception |
| bode (v.) | forebode, portend, predict, augur |
| bode (v.) | forebode, portend, predict, augur |
| boding (adj.) | ominous, full of foreboding |
| boisterous (adj.) | violent, fierce, savage |
| bold (adj.) | confident, certain, sure |
| bolster (v.) | lie on the same bolster, share a pillow |
| bombast, bumbast (adj.) | bombastic, padded-out, waffly |
| bondslave (n.) | slave, bondsman, person in a condition of servitude |
| bookish (adj.) | of mere book-learning, obtained only from books, scholarly |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bounteous (adj.) | open-hearted, full of warm feeling |
| brace (n.) | state of readiness, defence, preparation |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| bravery (n.) | bravado, show of daring, swaggering display |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| bridal (n.) | wedding, marriage |
| bring in (v.) | reinstate, appoint to a position |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | overlooking shore, high-lying coast |
| bulk (n.) | projecting part of a building, structure for displaying goods at the front of a shop |
| burst (adj.) | broken, shattered, rent in two |
| busy (adj.) | interfering, meddlesome, busy-bodying |
| busy (adj.) | interfering, meddlesome, busy-bodying |
| but (adv.) | merely, only |
| butt (n.) | goal, aim, target [as in archery] |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| cable (n.) | scope, reach |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| callet, callot (n.) | slut, drab, harlot |
| calm (v.) | becalm, come to a halt, delay |
| canakin, cannakin (n.) | little can, small drinking vessel |
| capable (adj.) | comprehensive, exhaustive, capacious |
| captain (n.) | commander, chief, leader |
| care (n.) | anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] |
| carouse (v.) | drink at length, imbibe long draughts |
| carrack, carack (n.) | galleon, large merchant ship, also fitted out for war |
| carry (v.) | carry off, get away with |
| carve (v.) | choose, select [as of a slice of meat] |
| cast (v.) | cast off, discard, dismiss, reject |
| cast (v.) | cast off, discard, dismiss, reject |
| cast (v.) | cast off, discard, dismiss, reject |
| cast (v.) | dismiss, discharge, release |
| castigation (n.) | self-discipline, self-correction, self-denial |
| catechize (v.) | question systematically, cross-examine, interrogate |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| censure (n.) | judgement, sentencing |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| certes (adv.) | certainly, assuredly, without doubt |
| cestern, cesterne (n.) | variant spelling of ‘cistern’ [= water receptacle, vessel, reservoir] |
| circumscription (n.) | restriction, restraint, constraint |
| circumstance (n.) | pageantry, ceremony, spectacle |
| circumstance (n.) | circumlocution, verbiage, unnecessary detail |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| circumstance (n.) | condition, state, situation |
| circumstanced (adj.) | governed by circumstances, subject to the situation |
| civil (adj.) | civilized, cultured, refined |
| civility (n.) | civilized conduct, courteous behaviour, good manners |
| clime (n.) | land, region, realm |
| clip (v.) | encompass, enclose, surround |
| clog (n.) | wooden block, heavy piece of wood |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adj.) | enclosed, confined, incarcerated |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| clyster-pipe (n.) | enema syringe, douche tube |
| coffer (n.) | box, chest |
| cogging (adj.) | deceiving, cheating, double-crossing |
| collied (adj.) | clouded, blackened, muddied |
| coloquintida (n.) | bitter-apple, colocynth |
| come in (v.) | approach, move towards |
| come over (v.) | overshadow, overwhelm, exercise influence over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commoner (n.) | whore, harlot, prostitute |
| companion (n.) | rogue, rascal, fellow |
| compass (n.) | revolution, circuit of time |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compass (v.) | accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about |
| compass (v.) | accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| compliment, complement (n.) | show, display, exhibition |
| comply (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, accomplish |
| composition (n.) | consistency, compatibility, coherence |
| compt (n.) | reckoning, day of judgement |
| compulsive (adj.) | driving onward, forcing forward |
| conceit (n.) | imagining, brooding, fanciful thought |
| conceit (n.) | design, ingenuity, conception |
| conceit (v.) | conceive an idea [of], think, imagine |
| conceive (v.) | imagine, fancy |
| conception (n.) | imagining, supposition, fanciful thought |
| conception (n.) | design, plan, notion |
| concern (v.) | be important to, be the concern of |
| conclusion (n.) | consummation, resolution, outcome |
| conclusion (n.) | outcome, upshot, final result |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| confine (n.) | confinement, restraint, limitation |
| conject (v.) | conjecture, speculate, imagine |
| conjunctive (adj.) | closely united, intimately joined, allied |
| conjuration (n.) | incantation, invocation of spirits |
| conjured (adj.) | made powerful by spells, magically influencing |
| conscience (n.) | real knowledge, inner conviction, true understanding |
| conscionable (adj.) | [unclear] conscientious, dedicated, scrupulous |
| consent (v.) | agree, concur, acquiesce |
| consequence (n.) | course of events, subsequent happenings |
| conserve (v.) | preserve in sugar, make into a confection |
| conspire (v.) | practise, contrive, plot |
| conster (v.) | [Q variant] construe, interpret, read |
| construe (v.) | interpret, take, understand |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (n.) | acceptance, acquiescence |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | reward, compensate, recompense |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| continuate (adj.) | uninterrupted, undisturbed, unbroken |
| convenience (n.) | advantage, desirable feature, point of agreement |
| conveniency (n.) | convenience, opportunity, advantage |
| convenient (adj.) | [Q variant] fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| conversation (n.) | social interaction, society, dealings |
| converse (n.) | conversation, discourse, interaction |
| conveyance (n.) | escort, conduct, convoy |
| convince (v.) | defeat, overcome, overpower |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| corrigible (adj.) | corrective, controlling, disciplinary |
| count (n.) | [Q variant] account, reckoning |
| counter-caster (n.) | [contemptuous] one who works things out with the help of counters, arithmetician |
| counterfeit (n.) | impostor, pretender, sham |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| course (n.) | bout, engagement, encounter |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| court (n.) | care, custody, minding |
| court of guard (n.) | guard-house, guard-room |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| cozening (adj.) | cheating, deceiving, fraudulent |
| crack (n.) | flaw, defect, deficiency |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| creature (n.) | material comfort, drink, liquor |
| credit (n.) | credibility, believing, belief |
| critical (adj.) | censorious, judgemental, fault-finding |
| crusado, cruzado (n.) | Portuguese gold coin [bearing the figure of a cross] |
| cry (n.) | company, pack [as of hounds] |
| cry (n.) | rumour, gossip, common report |
| cry (v.) | beg, entreat, implore |
| cry on (v.) | shout out, call out about |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (v.) | [mocking name] dishonour a man by making his wife unfaithful |
| cuckold (v.) | [mocking name] dishonour a man by making his wife unfaithful |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (adj.) | skilfully made, ingenious |
| cunning (adj.) | skilfully made, ingenious |
| cunning (n.) | knowledge, awareness, discernment |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| cure (n.) | state of health, condition, soundness |
| curled (adj.) | with elegantly curled hair, adorned with ringlets |
| custom (n.) | habit, usual practice, customary use |
| customer (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| daff (v.), past form daft | put off, deflect, sidetrack |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| dash (v.) | cast down, daunt, dishearten |
| daw (n.) | jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool |
| dead (adj.) | death-like, lifeless, spiritless |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| debitor (n.) | debtor [debt column in an account book] |
| defeat (v.) | deface, disfigure, disguise |
| defeat (v.) | destroy, ruin, wreck |
| defend (v.) | forbid, prohibit |
| degree (n.) | measure, extent, amount |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| delicate (adj.) | pleasant, delightful, congenial |
| delicate (adj.) | cunning, ingenious, skilful |
| delicate (adj.) | fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty |
| delicate (adj.) | fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty |
| delicate (adj.) | fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty |
| delicate (adj.) | fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty |
| delighted (adj.) | delightful, joyful, pleasing |
| deliver (v.) | be born, bring forth |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| demand (v.) | ask for, claim |
| demand (v.) | request to tell, question, ask [about] |
| demerit (n.) | (plural) merits, deserts, deserving |
| demi-devil (n.) | half-devil |
| denote (v.) | portray, depict, represent |
| denotement (n.) | [Q variant] indication, sign, clue |
| denotement (n.) | account, description, making known |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| deserve (v.) | requite, recompense, pay back |
| designment (n.) | undertaking, enterprise, design |
| desire (n.) | charm, desirability |
| desired (adj.) | liked, admired, esteemed |
| despite (n.) | malice, spite, hatred |
| despite (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| determinate (adj.) | conclusive, definitive, decisive |
| devest, divest (v.) | undress, unclothe, disrobe |
| device (n.) | excuse, evasion, subterfuge |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| devotement (n.) | worship, reverence |
| dial (n.) | watch, timepiece, pocket sundial |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| diet (n.) | food |
| diet (v.) | feed to a satisfactory level, condition by feeding |
| dilate (v.) | relate in full, narrate at length |
| dilation (n.) | accusation, charge, allegation |
| direct (adj.) | following normal legal procedure; or: immediate |
| direction (n.) | instruction, guidance, counsel |
| directly (adv.) | straightforwardly, rightly, without evasion |
| directly (adv.) | plainly, clearly, evidently |
| directly (adv.) | plainly, clearly, evidently |
| direful (adj.) | dreadful, terrible, frightful |
| discontented (adj.) | full of discontent, expressing frustration |
| discourse (n.) | course, process, manner |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discover (v.) | find, uncover, come upon |
| discretion (n.) | prudence, sound judgement, good sense |
| dislike (v.) | upset, displease, offend |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | sending off, going, departure |
| 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.) | [Q variant] dismiss, get rid of, send away |
| displeasure (n.) | being out of favour, discredit; or: discomfort, trouble |
| disport (n.) | diversion, pastime, entertainment |
| dispose (n.) | disposition, manner, bearing |
| disposition (n.) | arrangement, care, management |
| dispraisingly (adv.) | disparagingly, critically, depreciatingly |
| disproportioned (adj.) | discrepant, inconsistent, incoherent |
| disprove (v.) | refute, rebut, prove wrong |
| disrelish (v.) | distaste, disfavour, dislike |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| distaste (v.) | be distasteful, offend the taste, disgust |
| distempering (adj.) | intoxicating, disturbing, disorienting |
| distinctively (adv.) | [F2 variant] distinctly |
| distinctly (adv.) | clearly, without confusion |
| distract (v.) | [unclear meaning] perplex, bewilder |
| distract (v.) | divide, separate, draw apart |
| divine (v.) | guess, suppose, conjecture |
| divinity (n.) | theology |
| divorcement (n.) | divorce, separation |
| do (v.) | convey, deliver, transmit |
| door, within | so as not to be heard outside, not so loudly |
| dotage (n.) | doting, infatuation, excessive affection |
| doubt (n.) | suspicion, apprehension |
| doubt (n.) | suspicion, apprehension |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| downright (adj.) | plain, ordinary, straightforward |
| draw (v.) | carry a burden, drag a load |
| dreadful (adj.) | inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting |
| dress (v.) | [of wounds] treat, minister to, care for |
| dress (v.) | equip, provide, supply [with] |
| drowsy (adj.) | causing sleepiness, sleep-inducing, soporific |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| dull (v.) | blunt, reduce the activity of |
| dullness, dulness (n.) | sleepiness, drowsiness, tiredness |
| duty (n.) | act of loyalty, expression of homage |
| easily (adv.) | in comfort, at ease |
| ecstasy (n.) | fit, bout of madness, frenzied behaviour |
| edify (v.) | enlighten, instruct, inform |
| education (n.) | upbringing, nurture, raising |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| element (n.) | (plural) substances from which all material things are made [believed to be earth, water, air, fire] |
| element (n.) | essence, embodiment, heart and soul |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| embark (v.) | engage in an enterprise, involve in an undertaking |
| embayed (adj.) | within a bay, protected by the shore |
| encave (v.) | hide away, conceal |
| enclog (v.) | hinder, encumber, impede |
| enfettered (adj.) | placed in fetters, enchained, enslaved |
| engendered (adj.) | devised, hatched, conceived |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| engine (n.) | plot, device, means, instrument |
| englut (v.) | swallow up, gulp down, devour |
| enchafed (adj.) | angry, furious, enraged |
| enchant (v.) | charm, bewitch, win over |
| enscarped (adj.) | sharp-sided, abruptly shelving |
| ensheltered (adj.) | within shelter, in a safe haven |
| ensteeped (adj.) | located underwater, submerged |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| enwheel (v.) | encircle, surround, ring |
| epithet (n.) | turn of phrase, expression |
| equinox (n.) | counterbalance, having one as long as the other |
| erring (adj.) | straying, wandering, drifting |
| error (n.) | wandering, roaming, straying [from a course] |
| escape (n.) | elopement, running off, stealing away |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| exclaim against / on (v.) | decry, cry out against, rail at |
| execute (v.) | implement, activate, bring into operation |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exercise (n.) | religious practice, spiritual observance |
| exhibition (n.) | allowance, pension, maintenance |
| exhibition (n.) | gift, present, offer |
| expectancy (n.) | expectation, hope for the future, source of hope |
| expert (adj.) | experienced, tried and tested |
| expostulate (v.) | remonstrate, plead, argue at length |
| exsufflicate (adj.) | inflated, swollen, puffed up |
| extend (v.) | stretch, push so far, give scope to |
| extenuate (v.) | mitigate, lessen, tone down |
| extern (adj.) | external, outward, exterior |
| extincted (adj.) | extinguished, quenched, stifled |
| extravagant (adj.) | vagrant, straying, roaming |
| eye (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| facile (adj.) | easy, smooth, effortless |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faintly (adv.) | timidly, half-heartedly, without conviction |
| fall (v.) | work out, happen, turn out |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | defective, weak, inadequate |
| familiar (adj.) | friendly, congenial, welcoming |
| fancy (n.) | sweetheart, love, lover |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fantasy (n.) | whim, caprice, fancy |
| fashion (n.) | conventional behaviour, conformity, customary use |
| fashion (v.) | arrange, contrive, manage |
| fast (adj.) | constant, firm, steadfast |
| fathom (n.) | calibre, ability, depth |
| favour (n.) | charm, attractiveness, gracefulness |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| 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 |
| figure (n.) | form, design, shape, conception |
| fineless (adj.) | boundless, unlimited, infinite |
| fitchew, fichew, ficho (n.) | polecat, skunk; also: prostitute |
| flattery (n.) | pleasing plausibility, gratifying deception, self-delusion |
| fleer (n.) | sneer, mockery, jeering |
| flinty (adj.) | hard, harsh, tough |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| folly (n.) | wantonness, lewdness |
| folly (n.) | wantonness, lewdness |
| folly (n.) | wantonness, lewdness |
| fond (adj.) | tender, loving, affectionate |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| footing (n.) | landing, disembarking, setting foot on shore |
| fopped (adj.) | duped, cheated, hoodwinked |
| for why (conj.) | for which |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| fordo (v.) | wreck, destroy, ruin |
| foregone (adj.) | previous, prior, earlier |
| forfend (v.) | forbid |
| forfend (v.) | forbid |
| forget (v.) | behave inappropriately, lose sight of one's position |
| forked (adj.) | two-horned |
| form (n.) | image, likeness, shape |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| fortitude (n.) | strength, might, power |
| fortune (n.) | chance, fate, [one's ] lot |
| fortune (n.) | wealth, possessions, substance |
| 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 |
| fountain (n.) | spring, source, well |
| frailty (n.) | moral weakness, shortcoming, liability to give in to temptation |
| frank (adj.) | generous, liberal, bounteous |
| fraught (n.) | burden, load |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| free (adj.) | innocent, guiltless |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| frieze (n.) | type of rough woollen cloth |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| front (n.) | forelock |
| fruitful (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal |
| fruitfulness (n.) | liberality, generosity, of a giving nature |
| full (adj.) | ideal, perfect, complete |
| full (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| fulsome (adj.) | distasteful, nauseating, repulsive |
| function (n.) | ability to exercise the faculties, natural powers |
| function (n.) | office, occupation, calling |
| fury (n.) | inspiration, frenzy, zeal |
| fustian (n.) | bombast, nonsense, gibberish |
| gall (n.) | spirit of anger, venom, ability to be angry |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| game (n.) | game of love, amorous play |
| garb (n.) | manner, style, fashion |
| garner (v.) | store up, lay up, deposit |
| gastness (n.) | terror, dread, frightened look |
| gaze (v.) | viewing, observation, direction of looking |
| gender (n.) | sort, kind, type |
| gender (v.) | copulate, beget, engender |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| 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.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| german, germane (n.) | near relative, blood relation |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| give away (v.) | sacrifice, renounce, abandon |
| giving out (n.) | suggestion, intimation, utterance |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| gorge (n.) | stomach contents |
| government (n.) | self-control, self-discipline, moral conduct |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| gradation (n.) | seniority, relative rank, career advancement |
| grange (n.) | country house, farmhouse |
| gratify (v.) | reward, repay, show gratitude for |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| grievance (n.) | cause of annoyance, painful constraint, source of sorrow |
| grievously (adv.) | sorrowfully, deeply, with great grief |
| grise (n.) | step, stair |
| gross (adj.) | large, big, huge |
| gross (adj.) | coarse, vulgar, unrefined |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| grossly (adv.) | openly, blatantly, brazenly |
| guardage (n.) | guardianship, protection, keeping |
| Guards (n.) | the Guardians: two stars within the Little Bear constellation |
| guinea-hen (n.) | trollop, courtesan, prostitute |
| gull (n.) | dupe, fool, simpleton |
| guttered (adj.) | gullied, furrowed, jagged |
| gyve (v.) | fetter, shackle, ensnare |
| habit (n.) | covering, guise, adorning |
| haggard (adj.) | wild, unmanageable, untrainable |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| halter (n.) | rope with a noose [for hanging] |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| happiness (n.) | good luck, success, good fortune |
| happy time, in | well met |
| hard (adv.) | with difficulty, not easily |
| hardness (n.) | hardship, adversity, harsh situation |
| harlotry (n.) | harlot, whore |
| haste-post-haste (adj.) | with all possible speed, very prompt, most expeditious |
| having (n.) | fortune, estate, means |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| head (n.) | headway, progress, advance |
| head and front | height and breadth, greatest extent |
| hearted (adj.) | seated in the heart, heart-centred |
| hearted (adj.) | heartfelt, spirited, full of vigour |
| heat (n.) | urgency, intensity, force |
| heavy (adj.) | gloomy, dark, overcast |
| 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 |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| Hellespont (n.) | ['helespont] Dardanelles; narrow strait in NW Turkey, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high (adj.) | very great, extreme |
| high (adv.) | fully, altogether |
| high-wrought (adj.) | extremely rough, highly turbulent |
| hint (n.) | opportunity, moment, chance |
| hint (n.) | opportunity, moment, chance |
| hip, on / upon the | [wrestling] at a disadvantage, in an unfavourable position |
| hobby-horse (n.) | harlot, whore, prostitute |
| hold (v.) | keep, preserve, conserve |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| home (adv.) | into the heart of the enemy, to the target |
| home (adv.) | bluntly, to the point, forthrightly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| honour (n.) | fame, renown, glory |
| horologe (n.) | clock, dial, timepiece |
| hot (adj.) | lecherous, lustful, hot-blooded |
| hotly (adv.) | urgently, eagerly, fervently |
| housewife, huswife (n.) | [pron: 'huzif] hussy, wanton, minx |
| housewife, huswife (n.) | [pron: 'huzif] hussy, wanton, minx |
| housewifery (n.) | housekeeping, household management |
| howbeit that (conj.) | although |
| humane (adj.) | polite, courteous, refined |
| 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.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| hungerly (adv.) | hungrily, greedily, avidly |
| Hydra (n.) | [pron: 'hiydra] many-headed monster, the child of Typhon and Echnida; as each head was cut off, it grew again |
| challenge (v.) | demand as a right, claim, call for, insist on |
| challenge (v.) | demand as a right, claim, call for, insist on |
| chamberer (n.) | frequenter of ladies' chambers, drawing-room man of fashion |
| chance (n.) | possibility, prospect, aspect |
| chance (n.) | event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| charm (v.) | overcome, subdue, take over [as if by a charm] |
| charmer (n.) | enchanter/enchantress, worker of charms |
| charter (n.) | pledge, permission, assurance |
| chaste (adj.) | pure, stainless, undefiled |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| cherubin (n.) | celestial being, heavenly beauty |
| chidden (adj.) | driven along, storm-struck, beaten against |
| chide (v.), past form chid | quarrel, wrangle, fight |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chiding (n.) | telling-off, scolding, rebuke |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| chrysolite (n.) | type of semi-precious stone |
| chuck (n.) | chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] |
| chuck (n.) | chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] |
| idle (adj.) | trifling, unimportant, trivial |
| idle (adj.) | uninhabited, empty; or: barren, sterile |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| immediate (adj.) | cherished, nearest the heart |
| import (n.) | importance, significance, consequence |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importancy (n.) | importance, significance |
| importunate (adj.) | persistent, pressing, insistent |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| importunity (n.) | persistent solicitation, troublesome persistence |
| inclining (adj.) | compliant, sympathetic, submissive |
| inclining (n.) | party, following, faction |
| incontinent (adv.) | immediately, forthwith, at once |
| incontinently (adv.) | immediately, at once, forthwith |
| incorporate (adj.) | united in one body, combined in one entity |
| indign (adj.) | unworthy, shameful, dishonourable |
| indue, endue (v.) | introduce, lead, bring |
| ingener (n.) | inventor, designer, creator |
| ingraft, engraffed (adj.) | ingrafted, ingrained, deep-rooted |
| ingredience (n.) | composition, ingredients, contents |
| inhibited (adj.) | prohibited, forbidden, proscribed |
| injoint (v.) | unite, join up, come together |
| innovation (n.) | revolution, disturbance, commotion |
| inordinate (adj.) | immoderate, intemperate, excessive |
| insinuating (adj.) | ingratiating, fawning, obsequious |
| instruction (n.) | basis in fact, knowledge, information |
| instrument (n.) | organ, faculty, functioning part |
| intendment (n.) | intent, intention, purpose |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intentively (adv.) | paying continuous attention, with unbroken interest |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| invention (n.) | inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| iterance (n.) | repetition, reiteration |
| Janus (n.) | [pron: 'jaynus] Roman god who guards gates and doors; shown with two faces, one at the back of his head |
| jealousy (n.) | suspicious nature, apprehensive state of mind |
| jennet, gennet (n.) | small Spanish horse |
| jess (n.) | [falconry] short strap fastened to a hawk's legs [to which the leash is attached] |
| joint ring (n.) | finger-ring made in two separable parts |
| 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 |
| jump (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| jump (v.) | agree, coincide, tally |
| just (adj.) | accurate, exact, precise |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knavery (n.) | treachery, trap, trickery |
| knee-crooking (adj.) | bowing, kneeling, genuflecting |
| knot (v.) | gather together, assemble, congregate |
| lawn (n.) | [type of] fine linen |
| lay (n.) | wager, stake, bet |
| league (v.) | bind together, ally, confederate |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| lee (v.) | cut off from the wind, make helpless |
| leet (n.) | local court of justice, manorial court |
| lethargy (n.) | coma, state of unconsciousness |
| letter (n.) | [letter of] influence, recommendation, introduction |
| level with (v.) | fit, suit, be in keeping with |
| liberal (adj.) | overgenerous, licentious |
| liberal (adj.) | overgenerous, licentious |
| liberal (adj.) | coarse, licentious, promiscuous |
| liberal (adv.) | freely, unrestrainedly |
| lieutenantry (n.) | use of subordinates, office of lieutenants |
| light (adj.) | [Q variant] [of counterfeit coins] of less weight, worthless, cheap |
| light (adj.) | [of counterfeit coins] of less weight, worthless, cheap |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| likelihood (n.) | indication, sign, ground |
| linger (v.) | prolong, draw out, extend |
| lip (v.) | kiss |
| list (n.) | wish, desire, inclination |
| list (n.) | boundary, limit, confines |
| list (v.) | listen to, pay attention to |
| locust (n.) | [unclear meaning] fruit of the carob tree, locust-bean |
| loop (n.) | metal ring, pivot, prop |
| lost (adj.) | groundless, idle, unwarranted |
| loud (adj.) | clamorous, loudly supported; or: pressing, urgent |
| lown, loon (n.) | rogue, sluggard; worthless idiot |
| mad (adj.) | wild, faithless, inconstant |
| maidhood (n.) | maidenhood |
| main (n.) | strength, force, full might |
| main (n.) | open sea, ocean |
| main (n.) | open sea, ocean |
| make (v.) | raise, acquire, procure |
| make (v.) | raise, acquire, procure |
| malice (n.) | hostility, hatred, ill-will, enmity |
| mammer (v.) | stammer, hesitate, mutter |
| man (v.) | employ, exert, send out |
| manage (v.) | conduct, carry on |
| mandragora (n.) | mandrake plant [seen as a narcotic] |
| mangle (v.) | wound, gash, hack |
| manner (n.) | (plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| 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 |
| match (v.) | compare, equate, make equal |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| mazzard (n.) | [jocular] skull, head, bowl |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| measure (n.) | [of drink] vessel-full, tot |
| measure (n.) | extent, size, amount, quantity, mass |
| medicinable (adj.) | medicinal, healing, curative, restorative |
| medicine (n.) | drug used for purposes other than healing (especially the philosopher's elixir) |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merely (adv.) | only, nothing more than |
| mess (n.) | serving of food, dish |
| 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 |
| mince (v.) | play down, soften, make little of |
| mineral (n.) | substance, poison, toxin |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (v.) | provide, supply, give |
| miscarry (v.) | go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful |
| misgive (v.) | have misgivings, have a bad feeling |
| misuse (n.) | misbehaviour, transgression, impropriety |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| mock (n.) | act of mockery, mocking remark, derisive action, scornful irony |
| mock (n.) | mockery, derision, ridicule |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| molestation (n.) | disturbance, distress, upset |
| moraller (n.) | moralizer, self-critic |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| motion (n.) | power to act normally, reaction, faculties |
| motion (n.) | inner movement, inward prompting, natural impulse, imagining |
| motion (n.) | inner movement, inward prompting, natural impulse, imagining |
| motion (n.) | act of moving, movement, stirring |
| motive (n.) | cause, mover, instigator |
| mountebank (n.) | itinerant quack, travelling drug-seller, charlatan |
| mummy (n.) | preparation made from mummies |
| mutiny (n.) | riot, civil disturbance, state of discord |
| mutuality (n.) | intimacy, familiar exchange, intimate dealing |
| mystery (n.) | trade, office, occupation |
| naked (adj.) | defenceless, undefended, unarmed |
| napkin (n.) | handkerchief |
| napkin (n.) | handkerchief |
| native (adj.) | innate, inborn, instinctive |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| nephew (n.) | grandson |
| nether (adj.) | lower, bottom |
| nether (adj.) | lower, bottom |
| nice (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, slight |
| nick (n.) | nick of time, critical moment |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| nightgown, night-gown (n.) | dressing-gown |
| non-suit (v.) | reject the suit of, refuse |
| north (n.) | north wind |
| notable (adj.) | observable, noticeable, perceptible |
| notorious (adj.) | notable, out-and-out, evident |
| observancy (n.) | proper attention, tender attentiveness |
| occasion (n.) | ground, reason, cause, matter |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| odd (adj.) | casual, chance, or other |
| odd-even (adj.) | between 12 and 1, around midnight |
| odds (n. plural) | quarrel, disagreement, strife |
| off-cap (v.) | doff the cap, take off the hat [in respect] |
| offence (n.) | [Q variant] damage, injury, harm |
| offenceless (adj.) | incapable of causing offence, harmless |
| offend (v.) | wrong, sin against, abuse |
| offend (v.) | harm, hurt, pain |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | (plural) kitchen, buttery, serving-room |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| officed (adj.) | functional, working, serviceable |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| old (adj.) | hackneyed, worn-out, stale |
| Olympus (n.) | mountainous region of N Greece; the home of the gods |
| ope (v.) | open |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opinion (n.) | gossip, suspicion, malicious rumour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| order, take | make arrangements |
| outsport (v.) | make merry beyond the bounds of, revel beyond the limits of |
| out-tongue (v.) | speak more loudly than, be more persuasive than |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| paddle (v.) | toy [with], play wantonly [with], fondle |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| paradox (n.) | statement going against accepted belief, absurdity |
| paragon (v.) | surpass, excel, transcend |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parrot (n.) | nonsense, rubbish, without understanding |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| partially (adv.) | with partiality, in a biased way |
| partly (adv.) | slightly, in some measure, a little |
| pass (v.) | pass over, ignore, disregard |
| passage (n.) | traffic, passing to and fro, movement of people |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patent (n.) | carte blanche, formal permission |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| peg (n.) | pin on a stringed instrument to which the strings are fastened |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| perdurable (adj.) | everlasting, long-lasting, enduring |
| perfect (adj.) | innocent, guiltless, clear |
| 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 |
| perplexed (adj.) | bewildered, distracted, disoriented |
| petticoat (n.) | long skirt |
| piece (v.) | mend, repair, make whole |
| pioneer, pioner (n.) | sapper, labouring foot-soldier |
| pith (n.) | strength, toughness, mettle |
| pitch (n.) | black tar-like substance [used to waterproof planks, etc; often, a symbol of defilement] |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| platform (n.) | gun-platform, battery emplacement |
| pleasance (n.) | pleasure, delight, gratification |
| pliant (adj.) | suitable, opportune, favourable |
| plume up (v.) | furnish with plumage; put a feather in the cap of |
| poise (n.) | weight, importance, gravity |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| Pole (n.) | the Pole star |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| politic (adj.) | prudent, cautious, discreet, shrewd |
| Pontic Sea | Black Sea |
| poppy (n.) | poppy-seed [used as a drug], opium |
| portance (n.) | behaviour, demeanour, bearing |
| position (n.) | [in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis |
| position (n.) | deliberate exposition, statement as a proposition |
| post-post-haste (adj.) | with all possible speed, extremely speedy |
| potation (n.) | draught, drinking-bout |
| potent (adj.) | capable, accomplished, competent |
| potential (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| potting (n.) | drinking, tippling, imbibing |
| pottle, pottle-pot (n.) | drinking vessel containing two quarts |
| pottle-deep (adj.) | to the bottom of a two-quart vessel |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| prank (n.) | outrageous deed, excessive behaviour |
| prank (n.) | outrageous deed, excessive behaviour |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| pregnant (adj.) | obvious, clear, evident |
| preparation (n.) | equipped military force, force ready for war |
| preparation (n.) | equipped military force, force ready for war |
| preposterous (adj.) | contrary to the natural order, monstrous, perverted |
| preposterously (adv.) | out of the normal course of events, unnaturally, perversely |
| prerogatived (adj.) | privileged, advantaged, favoured |
| 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 |
| prick (v.) | urge, incite, motivate |
| pride (n.) | sexual desire, lustful excess |
| prime (adj.) | lecherous, randy, lustful |
| prize (v.) | esteem, value, hold |
| probal (adj.) | reasonable, sure to be approved by |
| probation (n.) | proof, demonstration |
| procreant (n.) | person engaged in procreation, copulator |
| profane (adj.) | worldly-wise, irreverent, flippant |
| profane (adj.) | blasphemous, irreverent, foul-mouthed |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| property (n.) | quality, character, nature |
| Propontic Sea | Sea of Marmora, Turkey |
| propose (v.) | converse, discourse, hold forth |
| propriety (n.) | natural state, normal condition |
| prosperity (n.) | success, good fortune |
| prosperous (adj.) | favourable, sympathetic, well-disposed |
| provocation (n.) | erotic stimulation, inciting lustful thoughts |
| provulgate (v.) | promulgate, make public, publish abroad |
| puddle (v.) | make muddy, cloud, muddle |
| 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 |
| purposed (adj.) | proposed, intended, contemplated |
| put by (v.) | give up, desist from |
| put on (v.) | demand, compel, claim |
| put on (v.) | instigate, provoke, incite |
| put to it | put to the proof, make trial of |
| putting on (n.) | instigation, prompting, urging |
| qualification (n.) | true condition, character, nature |
| qualify (v.) | dilute, weaken, mix with water |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quality (n.) | importance, special significance |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quarter (n.) | relationships, relations, mutual conduct |
| quat (n.) | pimple, small boil |
| question (n.) | fighting, conflict, altercation |
| question (n.) | conversation, discourse, piece of talk |
| quicken (v.) | receive life, be conceived |
| quicken (v.) | receive life, be conceived |
| quillet (n.) | quibble, equivocation, hair-splitting distinction |
| quirk (n.) | extravagant turn of phrase, verbal flourish |
| raging (adj.) | roving, wanton, riotous |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rank (adj.) | lascivious, lustful, lewd |
| rank (adj.) | gross, outlandish, coarse |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rash (adv.) | hastily, impetuously, impulsively |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| recognizance (n.) | token, sign, symbol |
| recoil (v.) | yield, defer, give in to |
| recommend (v.) | inform, notify, communicate to |
| refer (v.) | entrust, commit, commend |
| reference (n.) | [unclear meaning] designation, appointment, assignment |
| regard (n.) | view, prospect, sight |
| relish (v.) | appreciate, like, approve of |
| relume (v.) | relight, rekindle, burn afresh |
| remembrance (n.) | love-token, keepsake, memento |
| remembrance (n.) | love-token, keepsake, memento |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repeal (v.) | recall, call back [from exile] |
| reproach (n.) | blame, disgrace, shame |
| reprobance (n.) | damnation, perdition |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | avenge, pay back, take vengeance on |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| respect (n.) | relevance, pertinence; or: position |
| re-stem (v.) | retrace, go back upon |
| retire (v.) | withdraw, take oneself away |
| revolt (n.) | betrayal, change of heart, faithlessness |
| revolt (n.) | rebellion, act of disobedience |
| rheum (n.) | catarrh, head-cold, coughing and spluttering |
| rich (adj.) | high, noble, great |
| round (adj.) | blunt, forthright, straight, plain-spoken |
| rouse (n.) | full draught (of wine), brimful cup, carousing |
| rout (n.) | brawl, disturbance, riot |
| rude (adj.) | cacophonous, raucous, barbarous |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| ruffian (v.) | rage, bluster, rampage |
| rush (n.) | charge, onslaught, attack |
| sadly (adv.) | seriously, gravely, solemnly |
| said, well | well done |
| said, well | well done |
| said, well | well done |
| sail (n.) | ship, vessel |
| sake, for your | on your account, because of you |
| salt (adj.) | [of a cold] bitter, intense, heavy |
| salt (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| salt (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| sanctified (adj.) | consecrated, holy |
| sanctimony (n.) | sacred bond, religious commitment |
| satiety (n.) | wearisome gratification, tedious satisfaction |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| 'sblood (int.) | [oath] God's blood |
| scan (v.) | examine, carefully consider |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scape, 'scape (n.) | escape |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| scattering (adj.) | random, haphazard, erratic |
| scion (n.) | shoot, graft, limb |
| score (v.) | make a mark for, chalk up a score for |
| scorn (n.) | mockery, taunt, insult, act of derision |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scuse (n.) | excuse |
| sea-bank (n.) | seashore |
| seal (n.) | pledge, promise, token, sign |
| sea-mark (n.) | prominent landmark used as a guide for sailors, beacon |
| search (n.) | search-party |
| sect (n.) | cutting, offshoot, branch |
| secure (adj.) | carefree, free from anxiety, unguarded |
| secure (adj.) | carefree, free from anxiety, unguarded |
| secure (v.) | take comfort, free from care |
| see for (v.) | look out for |
| 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 |
| seem (v.) | arrange, contrive, try speciously |
| seeming (n.) | demeanour, outward behaviour |
| seeming (n.) | demeanour, outward behaviour |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| segregation (n.) | dispersal, scattering, breaking up |
| seize, seize upon (v.) | [legal] take possession of, take hold of |
| self-bounty (n.) | innate generosity, inner virtue |
| sennight, se'nnight, seven-night (n.) | [seven night] week |
| sense (n.) | ability to respond to sensation, physical perception |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | opinion, view, judgement |
| sense, to the | to the quick |
| sensible (adj.) | endowed with good sense, perceptive, responsible |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| sequent (adj.) | sequential, successive, one after another |
| sequester (n.) | sequestration, removal, withdrawal |
| sequestration (n.) | separation, cessation, severance |
| servitor (n.) | servant |
| session, sessions (n.) | judicial assembly, trial, court |
| set (n.) | setting, cycle, revolution |
| set down (v.) | [of the strings of a musical instrument] slacken, loosen |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadowing (adj.) | foreshadowing, ill-boding, darkening |
| shambles (n.) | meat-market, slaughter-house |
| shape (v.) | give shape to, make out |
| shape (v.) | create, fashion, bring about |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| shrewd (adj.) | ominous, telling; or: bitter, vexatious |
| shrift (n.) | confessional, place for hearing confession |
| sibyl (n.) | prophetess, fortune-teller, wise woman |
| Sibyl, Sybilla (n.) | priestess inspired by Apollo, her prophecies being written on leaves; Apollo granted her as many years of life as she could hold grains of sand in her hand |
| siege (n.) | rank, status, standing |
| sign (n.) | mere semblance, token symbol, show |
| signory (n.) | [Italian] state, province, territory |
| simple (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| simple (adj.) | sincere, honest, open, innocent |
| simpleness (n.) | integrity, honesty, honour |
| sink (v.) | be ruined, give up, perish |
| sir (n.) | gentleman, lord, gallant, master |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skillet (n.) | saucepan, stew-pan, cooking-pot |
| slack (v.) | neglect, be remiss [to] |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slight (adj.) | worthless, insignificant, good-for-nothing |
| slipper (adj.) | slippery, shifty, unreliable |
| slubber (v.) | smear, stain, soil |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| snipe (n.) | [type of bird] dupe, gull, fool |
| snorting (adj.) | snoring |
| soft (adj.) | tender, compassionate, kind |
| soft (adj.) | sociable, pleasing, pleasant |
| 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 |
| solicit (v.) | beg pardon, make intercession |
| solicitor (n.) | advocate, instigator, go-between |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| sorry (adj.) | awful, wretched, vile |
| soul (n.) | conscience, heart, inner being |
| spare (v.) | omit, avoid, refrain [from] |
| Sparta (n.) | city of Peloponnesia, S Greece |
| speculative (adj.) | seeing, observing, capable of vision |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spend (v.) | expend, express, give vent to |
| spirit (n.) | (plural) sentiments, faculties, traits of character |
| spite (n.) | annoyance, vexation, irritation |
| 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 (v.) | badly injure, seriously hurt |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spotted (adj.) | embroidered, patterned |
| squadron (n.) | army detachment, body of soldiers |
| squire (n.) | [contemptuous] fellow |
| stamp (v.) | press, impress, coin |
| stand (v.) | be, appear |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| startingly (adv.) | in fits and starts, disjointedly |
| state (n.) | status, rank, position |
| stay (v.) | stop, halt, come to a standstill |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| steep-down (adj.) | precipitous, sheer |
| still (adj.) | silent, quiet |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stillness (n.) | restraint, sobriety, quietness of behaviour |
| sting (n.) | urging of lust, inflaming of passion |
| stolen (adj.) | secret, stealthy, clandestine |
| stone (n.) | thunderbolt |
| stone (v.) | turn to stone, harden |
| stop (n.) | obstruction, obstacle, hindrance |
| stop (n.) | pause, hesitation, breaking off |
| store (v.) | populate, supply with children |
| stoup (n.) | cup, flagon, jug, tankard |
| stow (v.) | put away, put under cover |
| 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 |
| strain (v.) | urge, press, encourage |
| strangeness (n.) | estrangement, disaffection, coldness, aloofness |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stream (n.) | current, flow, drift |
| strike off / away (v.) | cancel [as by a pen-stroke], erase, remove |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| stubborn (adj.) | difficult, demanding, exacting |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| subdue (v.) | persuade, convince, prevail over |
| subdued (adj.) | overcome, overwhelmed, subjugated |
| subdued (adj.) | overcome, overwhelmed, subjugated |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| succeed (v.) | follow on, ensue, come after |
| succeed (v.) | pass through inheritance, devolve |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| sudden (adj.) | immediate, early, prompt |
| sudden (adj.) | unpredictable, prone to sudden violence |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufficiency (n.) | competence, ability, capability |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| 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 |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| sullen (adj.) | [Q variant of 'sorry'] gloomy, dismal, melancholy, mournful |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| super-subtle (adj.) | extra-refined, specially delicate |
| supervisor (n.) | onlooker, spectator, observer |
| supply (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, gratify [sexually] |
| supply (v.) | fill up, take [the place of], occupy, substitute |
| support (v.) | endure, bear, sustain |
| surety (n.) | certainty, fact |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| surgeon (n.) | doctor, physician |
| sustain (v.) | take up a position, have a place |
| swag-bellied (adj.) | pendulous-bellied, with a hanging paunch |
| swagger (v.) | force by blustering language, bully |
| sweeting (n.) | sweetheart, darling, dearest |
| swelling (adj.) | swollen [with pride], arrogant |
| sycamore (n.) | variety of fig tree [a Mediterranean species] |
| sympathy (n.) | accord, agreement, harmony |
| taint (v.) | disparage, denigrate, belittle |
| take out (v.) | copy, imitate, replicate |
| take out (v.) | copy, imitate, replicate |
| take out (v.) | copy, imitate, replicate |
| taper (n.) | candle |
| taper (n.) | candle |
| teem (v.) | be made pregnant, conceive |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tented (adj.) | covered with tents, full of tents |
| test (n.) | evidence, attestation, testimony |
| theoric (n.) | theory, academic speculation |
| thin (adj.) | flimsy, threadbare, insufficient |
| thrice-driven (adj.) | with the lightest feathers repeatedly separated; of great comfort |
| tilt (v.) | joust, fight [with lances], thrust |
| timbered (adj.) | made of wood, constructed |
| time, keep | be restrained, keep control |
| timorous (adj.) | causing fear, terrifying, dreadful |
| toged (adj.) | toga-wearing, robed |
| top (v.) | copulate with, screw |
| top (v.) | copulate with, screw |
| touch (v.) | wound, hurt, injure |
| touch (v.) | wound, hurt, injure |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| toy (n.) | fancy, fantastic thought |
| toy (n.) | fancy, fantastic thought |
| traduce (v.) | defame, slander, calumniate, dishonour |
| trash (n.) | worthless person, disreputable individual |
| trash (v.) | [hunting] rein in, keep in check, hold back |
| traverse (v.) | [unclear meaning] take aim, about turn |
| trick (n.) | misconception, delusion, fancy |
| triumph (n.) | public festivity, pageant, display of celebration, tournament |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| truly (adv.) | faithfully, loyally, constantly |
| trump (n.) | trumpet |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpet call |
| truncheon (n.) | military baton, staff of office |
| tup (v.) | copulate with, screw |
| Turk (n.) | infidel, heathen, pagan |
| Turk (n.) | Sultan of Turkey |
| turn (n.) | act, action, deed |
| turn (v.) | return, come back |
| twiggen-bottle (n.) | bottle cased in wickerwork |
| 'Ud (n.) | [in emphatic expressions] shortened form of ‘God’ |
| unbitted (adj.) | unbridled, unrestrained, compelling |
| unbonneted (adv.) | bare-headed; with all modesty |
| unbookish (adj.) | ignorant, ill-educated, unlearned |
| uncapable (adj.) | incapable, unable [to do something] |
| uncleanly (adj.) | unclean, dirty, filthy |
| undertaker (n.) | person who takes on a task |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unfold (v.) | identify, disclose, reveal |
| unfold (v.) | identify, disclose, reveal |
| unfold (v.) | display, reveal, show |
| unfolding (n.) | exposition, proposal, proposition |
| unhandsome (adj.) | inadequate, inexpert, falling short |
| unhatched (adj.) | evolving, still in course of development |
| unhoused (adj.) | unconfined, unconstrained, independent |
| unlucky (adj.) | unfortunate, lamentable, disastrous |
| unordinate (adj.) | [Q variant] inordinate, excessive, intemperate |
| unperfectness (n.) | imperfection, defect, flaw |
| unproper (adj.) | not solely one's own, shared with another |
| unprovide (v.) | make unready, unequip, unresolve |
| unskilful (adj.) | undiscerning, ignorant, uneducated |
| unswear (v.) | abjure, retract, repudiate |
| unwholesome (adj.) | impaired, defective, flawed |
| unwit (v.) | deprive of wits, make crazy |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| usurped (adj.) | false, counterfeit, disguising |
| vantage, of / to the | in addition, as well, besides |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| very (adj.) | true, real, genuine |
| vessel (n.) | body, frame |
| vesture (n.) | garment, clothing, garb, costume |
| vexation (n.) | agitation, disturbance, turmoil |
| vicious (adj.) | defective, faulty, bad |
| virtuous (adj.) | potent, powerful, efficacious |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | outward appearance, aspect, air |
| voice (n.) | support, approval, good word |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | talk, rumour, opinion |
| voluble (adj.) | glib, facile, persuasive |
| voluntary (adj.) | willing, ready, enthusiastic |
| votarist (n.) | vow-taker, religious, nun / monk |
| vouch (n.) | approval, testimony, witness |
| wage (v.) | risk, venture upon, engage in |
| waked (adj.) | awakened, aroused, roused |
| want (v.) | miss, feel the loss of |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | lascivious, lewd, obscene |
| wanton (n.) | mistress, paramour, lover |
| war, town of (n.) | garrison town, fortified town |
| warrant (n.) | assurance, pledge, guarantee |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant, out of | illegal, unlawful, banned |
| warranty (n.) | authorization, permission, sanction |
| water (n.) | tears |
| watch (n.) | time interval, period of time |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| watch (v.) | [falconry, in taming a hawk] prevent from sleeping, keep awake |
| watching (n.) | wakefulness, sleeplessness, vigilance |
| weak (adj.) | of little worth, wanting, deficient |
| wearing (n.) | clothing, dress, garments |
| weary (adj.) | wearisome, tedious, long-drawn-out |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wheeling (adj.) | roving, wandering, drifting |
| whipster (n.) | wretch, degenerate, good-for-nothing |
| wholesome (adj.) | good, beneficial, advantageous |
| wholesome (adj.) | reasonable, sensible, rational |
| wide (adj.) | full, extensive, far-reaching |
| wight (n.) | [archaism] person, human being |
| wight (n.) | [archaism] person, human being |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| willow (int.) | [in song] expression of sadness and unrequited love |
| willow (int.) | [in song] expression of sadness and unrequited love |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wise (adj.) | informed, well-aware, knowledgeable |
| wit (n.) | cunning plan, ingenious design |
| wit (n.) | cunning plan, ingenious design |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| witty (adj.) | clever, quick, intelligent |
| woman (v.) | be in the company of a woman |
| wonder (n.) | special power, miraculous quality |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| work (n.) | (plural) fortifications, defences, ramparts |
| work (n.) | embroidery, needlework |
| work (n.) | embroidery, needlework |
| work (v.), past form wrought | persuade, urge |
| work to (v.) | bring about, arrange, effect |
| work upon (v.) | practise on, work upon, act on |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| writ (n.) | [archaism] gospel, holy scripture |
| yawn (v.) | open wide, gape |
| years (n.) | age |
| yerk (v.) | thrust, strike, beat |
| yoked (adj.) | joined in marriage, wedded |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
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