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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.132.1What is your pleasure, madam?What is your pleasure Madam?
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.184Your pleasure, sir.Your pleasure sir.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iv.35pleasure and the increase of laughter.pleasure, and the encrease of laughter.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iv.45.1And pleasure drown the brim.And pleasure drowne the brim.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iv.51Attend his further pleasure.Attend his further pleasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.v.35my lord's displeasure.my Lords displeasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.16.2Be it his pleasure.Be it his pleasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.8displeasure of the King, who had even tuned hisdispleasure of the King, who had euen tun'd his
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.288his pleasure.his pleasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.v.73stop up the displeasure he hath conceived against yourstoppe vp the displeasure he hath conceiued against your
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.ii.5smell somewhat strong of her strong displeasure.smell somewhat strong of her strong displeasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.ii.6Truly, Fortune's displeasure is but sluttish if itTruely, Fortunes displeasure is but sluttish if it
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.ii.21of her displeasure and, as he says, is muddied withal.of her displeasure, and as he sayes is muddied withall.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.63Oft our displeasures, to ourselves unjust,Oft our displeasures to our selues vniust,
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.235Not fearing the displeasure of your master,Not fearing the displeasure of your master:
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.276and on at pleasure.and on at pleasure.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.323To make the even truth in pleasure flow.To make the euen truth in pleasure flow:
Antony and CleopatraAC I.i.47Without some pleasure now. What sport tonight?Without some pleasure now. What sport to night?
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.113At your noble pleasure.At your Noble pleasure.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.125We wish it ours again. The present pleasure,We wish it ours againe. The present pleasure,
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.132What's your pleasure, sir?What's your pleasure, Sir?
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.195And not a serpent's poison. Say our pleasure,And not a Serpents poyson. Say our pleasure,
Antony and CleopatraAC I.iv.32Pawn their experience to their present pleasurePawne their experience to their present pleasure,
Antony and CleopatraAC I.v.8.2What's your highness' pleasure?What's your Highnesse pleasure?
Antony and CleopatraAC I.v.9Not now to hear thee sing. I take no pleasureNot now to heare thee sing. I take no pleasure
Antony and CleopatraAC II.iii.41.1I'th' East my pleasure lies.I'th'East my pleasure lies.
Antony and CleopatraAC III.iv.34Turn your displeasure that way, for our faultsTurne your displeasure that way, for our faults
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.150He may at pleasure whip, or hang, or torture,He may at pleasure whip, or hang, or torture,
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.182Bestow it at your pleasure, and believeBestow it at your pleasure, and beleeue
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.204.1Your pleasure and my promise.Your pleasure, and my promise.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.6pleasure.pleasure.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.267Hath ta'en displeasure 'gainst his gentle niece,Hath tane displeasure 'gainst his gentle Neece,
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.68It was your pleasure and your own remorse.It was your pleasure, and your owne remorse,
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.189Is but for two months victualled. – So to your pleasures:Is but for two moneths victuall'd: So to your pleasures,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.iv.114Do outrage and displeasure to himself?Do outrage and displeasure to himselfe?
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.142Doing displeasure to the citizensDoing displeasure to the Citizens, 
CoriolanusCor II.i.30pleasures – at the least, if you take it as a pleasure to youpleasures (at the least) if you take it as a pleasure to you,
CoriolanusCor II.ii.20Now to seem to affect the malice and displeasure ofNow to seeme to affect the mallice and displeasure of
CoriolanusCor IV.v.75And witness of the malice and displeasureAnd witnesse of the Malice and Displeasure
CymbelineCym I.ii.34How much of his displeasure: (aside) yet I'll move himHow much of his displeasure: yet Ile moue him
CymbelineCym I.vii.136I dedicate myself to your sweet pleasure,I dedicate my selfe to your sweet pleasure,
CymbelineCym II.i.6pleasure.pleasure.
CymbelineCym II.iii.79Can justly boast of. What's your lordship's pleasure?Can iustly boast of: what's your Lordships pleasure?
CymbelineCym II.iv.161Me of my lawful pleasure she restrainedMe of my lawfull pleasure she restrain'd,
CymbelineCym III.i.85I know your master's pleasure, and he mine:I know your Masters pleasure, and he mine:
CymbelineCym IV.ii.290Their pleasures here are past, so is their pain.Their pleasures here are past, so are their paine.
CymbelineCym IV.ii.296These flowers are like the pleasures of the world;These Flowres are like the pleasures of the World;
CymbelineCym IV.iv.2What pleasure, sir, we find in life, to lock itWhat pleasure Sir, we finde in life, to locke it
CymbelineCym V.iv.110Our pleasure his full fortune doth confine,Our pleasure, his full Fortune, doth confine,
CymbelineCym V.v.335Your pleasure was my ne'er-offence, my punishmentYour pleasure was my neere offence, my punishment
HamletHam II.ii.15To draw him on to pleasures, and to gatherTo draw him on to pleasures, and to gather
HamletHam II.ii.28Put your dread pleasures more into commandPut your dread pleasures, more into Command
HamletHam III.iii.90Or in th' incestuous pleasure of his bed,Or in th'incestuous pleasure of his bed,
HamletHam IV.iii.14Without, my lord; guarded, to know your pleasure.Without my Lord, guarded to know your pleasure.
HamletHam V.ii.193him in the hall. He sends to know if your pleasure hold
HamletHam V.ii.196King's pleasure. If his fitness speaks, mine is ready,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.169pleasure to fail – and then will they adventure uponpleasure to faile; and then will they aduenture vppon
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.43Thy stomach, pleasure, and thy golden sleep?Thy stomacke, pleasure, and thy golden sleepe?
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.408pleasure, but in passion; not in words only, but in woes also.Pleasure, but in Passion; not in Words onely, but in Woes also:
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.ii.14Such barren pleasures, rude society,Such barren pleasures, rude societie,
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.v.28Up to his pleasure, ransomless and free.Vp to his pleasure, ransomlesse and free:
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.116pleasure, I.pleasure, I.
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.58What is your good pleasure with me?What is your good pleasure with me?
Henry IV Part 22H4 epilogue.2My fear is your displeasure; my curtsy, my duty;My Feare, is your Displeasure: My Curtsie, my Dutie:
Henry VH5 I.ii.235Now are we well prepared to know the pleasureNow are we well prepar'd to know the pleasure
Henry VH5 III.vi.54desire the Duke to use his good pleasure, and put him todesire the Duke to vse his good pleasure, and put him to
Henry VH5 IV.i.193of an elder-gun, that a poor and a private displeasureof an Elder Gunne, that a poore and a priuate displeasure
Henry VH5 IV.vii.34and his moods, and his displeasures, and his indignations,and his moodes, and his displeasures, and his indignations,
Henry VH5 IV.viii.2God's will and His pleasure, Captain, IGods will, and his pleasure, Captaine, I
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.6At pleasure here we lie, near Orleans;At pleasure here we lye, neere Orleance:
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.160Therefore, my loving lords, our pleasure isTherefore my louing Lords, our pleasure is,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.164Although you break it when your pleasure serves.Although you breake it, when your pleasure serues.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.136It was the pleasure of my lord the King.It was the pleasure of my Lord the King.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.45Hast thou not worldly pleasure at commandHast thou not worldly pleasure at command,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.56My Lord Protector, 'tis his highness' pleasureMy Lord Protector, 'tis his Highnes pleasure,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.119And at his pleasure will resign my place.And at his pleasure will resigne my Place.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iv.77At your pleasure, my good lord. Who's within there, ho?At your pleasure, my good Lord. / Who's within there, hoe?
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.71His highness' pleasure is to talk with him.His Highnesse pleasure is to talke with him.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.363With every several pleasure in the world;With euery seuerall pleasure in the World:
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.iii.26Peace to his soul, if God's good pleasure be!Peace to his soule, if Gods good pleasure be.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.i.142It is our pleasure one of them depart;It is our pleasure one of them depart:
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.16Art thou a messenger, or come of pleasure?Art thou a Messenger, or come of pleasure.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.53Than in possession any jot of pleasure.Then in possession any iot of pleasure.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.20And what your pleasure is shall satisfy me.And what your pleasure is, shall satisfie me.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.22An if what pleases him shall pleasure you.And if what pleases him, shall pleasure you:
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.147What other pleasure can the world afford?What other Pleasure can the World affoord?
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.ii.17We may surprise and take him at our pleasure?Wee may surprize and take him at our pleasure,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vi.11For that it made my imprisonment a pleasure;For that it made my imprisonment, a pleasure:
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vi.12Ay, such a pleasure as incaged birdsI, such a pleasure, as incaged Birds
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.vii.44Such as befits the pleasure of the court?Such as befits the pleasure of the Court.
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.206The business present. 'Tis his highness' pleasureThe busines present. Tis his Highnes pleasure
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.215The will of heaven be done, and the King's pleasureThe will of Heauen be done, and the Kings pleasure
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.68.1This is against our pleasure.This is against our pleasure.
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.110.1Is run in your displeasure.Is run in your displeasure.
Henry VIIIH8 I.iv.64A noble company! What are their pleasures?A noble Company: what are their pleasures?
Henry VIIIH8 I.iv.74A thousand thanks, and pray 'em take their pleasures.a thousand thankes, / And pray 'em take their pleasures.
Henry VIIIH8 II.ii.69.1To know your royal pleasure.To know your Royall pleasure.
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.20Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure,Hath my behauiour giuen to your displeasure,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.57.1Your pleasure be fulfilled.Your pleasure be fulfill'd.
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.69.2Your pleasure, madam.Your pleasure, Madam.
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.26What are your pleasures with me, reverend lords?What are your pleasures with me, reuerent Lords?
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.85Or be a known friend, 'gainst his highness' pleasureOr be a knowne friend 'gainst his Highnes pleasure,
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.135One that ne'er dreamed a joy beyond his pleasure,One that ne're dream'd a Ioy, beyond his pleasure;
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.13.2My lords, you speak your pleasures.My Lords, you speake your pleasures:
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.23.1Not to come off, in his displeasure.(Not to come off) in his displeasure.
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.228Hear the King's pleasure, Cardinal, who commands youHeare the Kings pleasure Cardinall, Who commands you
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.337Lord Cardinal, the King's further pleasure is – Lord Cardinall, the Kings further pleasure is,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.392.1Is your displeasure with the King.Is your displeasure with the King.
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.114.1What is your pleasure with me?What is your pleasure with me?
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.83.1He attends your highness' pleasure.He attends your Highnesse pleasure.
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.91.1T' attend your highness' pleasure.T'attend your Highnesse pleasure.
Henry VIIIH8 V.ii.17'Mong boys, grooms, and lackeys. But their pleasures'Mong Boyes, Groomes, and Lackeyes. / But their pleasures
Henry VIIIH8 V.ii.30To dance attendance on their lordships' pleasures,To dance attendance on their Lordships pleasures,
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.6And has done half an hour, to know your pleasures.And ha's done halfe an houre to know your pleasures.
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.52We will be short with you. 'Tis his highness' pleasureWe will be short with you. 'Tis his Highnesse pleasure
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.90There to remain till the King's further pleasureThere to remaine till the Kings further pleasure
Julius CaesarJC I.iii.100.1I can shake off at pleasure.I can shake off at pleasure.
Julius CaesarJC II.i.286Of your good pleasure? If it be no more,Of your good pleasure? If it be no more,
Julius CaesarJC III.i.98.2Fates, we will know your pleasures.Fates, we will know your pleasures:
Julius CaesarJC III.i.159Fulfil your pleasure. Live a thousand years,Fulfill your pleasure. Liue a thousand yeeres,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.251And to your heirs for ever: common pleasures,And to your heyres for euer: common pleasures
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.247So please you, we will stand and watch your pleasure.So please you, we will stand, / And watch your pleasure.
King Edward IIIE3 II.ii.42The pleasure or displeasure of her eye.The pleasure, or displeasure of her eye
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iii.54And then I will attend your highness' pleasure.And then I will attend your highnes pleasure.
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.3Shall find displeasure written in our looks.Shall finde displeasure written in our lookes,
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.88I pray thee, Philippe, let displeasure pass.I praie thee Phillip let displeasure passe:
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.124To quittance those displeasures he hath done.’To quittance those displeasures he hath done,
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.218That, as thy pleasure chose me for the manThat as thy pleasure chose me for the man,
King JohnKJ III.i.252To do your pleasure and continue friends.To doe your pleasure, and continue friends.
King JohnKJ III.iii.35Attended with the pleasures of the world,Attended with the pleasures of the world,
King JohnKJ IV.ii.17But that your royal pleasure must be done,But that your Royall pleasure must be done,
King JohnKJ IV.iii.68Never to taste the pleasures of the world,Neuer to taste the pleasures of the world,
King JohnKJ V.i.60To meet displeasure farther from the doors,To meet displeasure farther from the dores,
King LearKL I.i.81No less in space, validity, and pleasureNo lesse in space, validitie, and pleasure
King LearKL I.i.199Or all of it, with our displeasure pieced,Or all of it with our displeasure piec'd,
King LearKL I.ii.155displeasure in him by word nor countenance?displeasure in him, by word, nor countenance?
King LearKL I.ii.160displeasure, which at this instant so rageth in him that withdispleasure, which at this instant so rageth in him, that with
King LearKL II.ii.110part, I will not be, though I should win your displeasurepart I will not be, though I should win your displeasure
King LearKL II.ii.116When he, compact, and flattering his displeasure,When he compact, and flattering his displeasure
King LearKL II.ii.150I am sorry for thee, friend. 'Tis the Duke's pleasure,I am sorry for thee friend, 'tis the Duke pleasure,
King LearKL II.iv.169To grudge my pleasures, to cut off my train,To grudge my pleasures, to cut off my Traine,
King LearKL III.ii.19Your horrible pleasure. Here I stand, your slave,Your horrible pleasure. Heere I stand your Slaue,
King LearKL III.iii.4charged me on pain of perpetual displeasure neither tocharg'd me on paine of perpetuall displeasure, neither to
King LearKL III.vii.6Leave him to my displeasure. Edmund, keepLeaue him to my displeasure. Edmond, keepe
King LearKL IV.i.47Do as I bid thee, or rather do thy pleasure.Do as I bid thee, or rather do thy pleasure:
King LearKL IV.vi.121To hear of pleasure's name – to heare of pleasures name.
King LearKL V.i.4And self-reproving. (To gentleman) Bring his constant pleasure.And selfe reprouing, bring his constant pleasure.
King LearKL V.iii.2Until their greater pleasures first be knownVntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
King LearKL V.iii.63Methinks our pleasure might have been demandedMethinkes our pleasure might haue bin demanded
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.121Sir, the Duke's pleasure is that you keep CostardSir, the Dukes pleasure, is that you keepe Costard
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.27To know his pleasure; and in that behalf,To know his pleasure, and in that behalfe
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.ii.110Where all those pleasures live that art would comprehend.Where all those pleasures liue, that Art would comprehend.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.i.80At your sweet pleasure, for the mountain.At your sweet pleasure, for the Mountaine.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.i.82Sir, it is the King's most sweet pleasure andSir, it is the Kings most sweet pleasure and
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.791Remote from all the pleasures of the world;Remote from all the pleasures of the world:
MacbethMac I.vi.27To make their audit at your highness' pleasure,To make their Audit at your Highnesse pleasure,
MacbethMac II.i.13He hath been in unusual pleasure,He hath beene in vnusuall Pleasure,
MacbethMac III.i.45A word with you. Attend those men our pleasure?a word with you: Attend those men / Our pleasure?
MacbethMac III.iv.97Only it spoils the pleasure of the time.Onely it spoyles the pleasure of the time.
MacbethMac IV.iii.71Convey your pleasures in a spacious plentyConuey your pleasures in a spacious plenty,
MacbethMac V.iii30.1What's your gracious pleasure?What's your gracious pleasure?
Measure for MeasureMM I.i.26.1I come to know your pleasure.I come to know your pleasure.
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.175is't your worship's pleasure I shall do with this wickedis't your Worships pleasure I shall doe with this wicked
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.3His pleasure; maybe he'll relent. Alas,His pleasure, may be he will relent; alas
Measure for MeasureMM II.iv.31I am come to know your pleasure.I am come to know your pleasure.
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.224What pleasure was he given to?What pleasure was he giuen to?
Measure for MeasureMM IV.ii.191shall anon overread it at your pleasure, where you shallshall anon ouer-reade it at your pleasure: where you shall
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.238And punish them to your height of pleasure.And punish them to your height of pleasure.
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.518And see our pleasure herein executed.And see our pleasure herein executed.
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.iii.7May you stead me? Will you pleasure me?May you sted me? Will you pleasure me?
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.320pleasure. If your love do not persuade you to come, let notpleasure, if your loue doe not perswade you to come, let not
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.198You would abate the strength of your displeasure.You would abate the strength of your displeasure?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.227what I do is to pleasure you, coz. Can you love the maid?what I doe is to pleasure you (Coz:) can you loue the maid?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.iv.78Let us about it. It is admirable pleasures and feryLet vs about it, / It is admirable pleasures, and ferry
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.56When I had at my pleasure taunted her,When I had at my pleasure taunted her,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.169The object and the pleasure of mine eye,The obiect and the pleasure of mine eye,
Much Ado About NothingMA I.iii.61food to my displeasure. That young start-up hath all thefood to my displeasure, that young start-vp hath all the
Much Ado About NothingMA II.ii.5medicinable to me: I am sick in displeasure to him,medicinable to me, I am sicke in displeasure to him,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.245You take pleasure then in the message?You take pleasure then in the message.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.128minstrels – draw to pleasure us.minstrels, draw to pleasure vs.
OthelloOth I.i.122If't be your pleasure and most wise consent,If't be your pleasure, and most wise consent,
OthelloOth I.iii.364pleasure, me a sport. There are many events in thepleasure, me a sport. There are many Euents in the
OthelloOth II.i.150Bade her wrong stay, and her displeasure fly;Bad her wrong stay, and her displeasure flie:
OthelloOth II.ii.1It is Othello's pleasure, our noble and valiantIt is Othello's pleasure, our Noble and Valiant
OthelloOth II.ii.7celebration of his nuptial. So much was his pleasureCelebration of his Nuptiall. So much was his pleasure
OthelloOth II.iii.368Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.Pleasure, and Action, make the houres seeme short.
OthelloOth III.i.41For your displeasure: but all will sure be well.For your displeasure: but all will sure be well.
OthelloOth III.iii.43A man that languishes in your displeasure.A man that languishes in your displeasure.
OthelloOth III.iv.124And stood within the blank of his displeasureAnd stood within the blanke of his displeasure
OthelloOth IV.i.217I kiss the instrument of their pleasures.I kisse the Instrument of their pleasures.
OthelloOth IV.ii.24.1What is your pleasure?What is your pleasure?
OthelloOth IV.ii.109What is your pleasure, madam? How is't with you?What is your pleasure Madam? How is't with you?
OthelloOth IV.ii.236your pleasure. I will be near to second your attempt,your pleasure. I will be neere to second your Attempt,
PericlesPer Chorus.I.14May to your wishes pleasure bring,May to your Wishes pleasure bring:
PericlesPer Chorus.I.34In marriage pleasures playfellow;In maryage pleasures, playfellow:
PericlesPer I.i.17Nothing but curious pleasures, as from thenceNothing but curious pleasures, as from thence,
PericlesPer I.i.130Which pleasures fits a husband, not a father;(Which pleasures fittes a husband, not a father)
PericlesPer I.ii.6Here pleasures court mine eyes, and mine eyes shun them,Here pleasures court mine eies, and mine eies shun them,
PericlesPer I.ii.9Yet neither pleasure's art can joy my spirits,Yet neither pleasures Art can ioy my spirits,
PericlesPer I.iii.20Took some displeasure at him; at least he judged so.tooke some displeasure at him, at least hee iudg'de so: and
PericlesPer II.iii.111I am at your grace's pleasure.I am at your Graces pleasure.
PericlesPer II.v.29It is your grace's pleasure to commend,It is your Graces pleasure to commend,
PericlesPer II.v.52A deed might gain her love or your displeasure.a deed might gaine her loue, / Or your displeasure.
PericlesPer III.ii.40Or tie my pleasure up in silken bags,or / Tie my pleasure vp in silken Bagges,
PericlesPer IV.ii.72Ay, and you shall live in pleasure.I, and you shall liue in peasure.
PericlesPer IV.vi.139Boult, take her away. Use her at thy pleasure.Boult take her away, vse her at thy pleasure,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.262Call it a travel that thou takest for pleasure.Call it a trauell that thou tak'st for pleasure.
Richard IIR2 II.i.79The pleasure that some fathers feed uponThe pleasure that some Fathers feede vpon,
Richard IIIR3 I.i.31And hate the idle pleasures of these days.And hate the idle pleasures of these dayes.
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.172And all the pleasures you usurp are mine.And all the Pleasures you vsurpe, are mine.
Richard IIIR3 III.ii.15Therefore he sends to know your lordship's pleasure,Therefore he sends to know your Lordships pleasure,
Richard IIIR3 III.iv.17His gracious pleasure any way therein;His gracious pleasure any way therein:
Richard IIIR3 III.vii.107But, leaving this, what is your grace's pleasure?But leauing this, what is your Graces pleasure?
Richard IIIR3 IV.ii.21Your grace may do your pleasure.Your Grace may doe your pleasure.
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.447First, mighty liege, tell me your highness' pleasure,First, mighty Liege, tell me your Highnesse pleasure,
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.101To know our farther pleasure in this case,To know our Fathers pleasure in this case:
Romeo and JulietRJ I.ii.37My house and welcome on their pleasure stay.My house and welcome, on their pleasure stay.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.153his pleasure!his pleasure.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.154I saw no man use you at his pleasure. If I had, myI saw no man vse you at his pleasure: if I had, my
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.54I will not budge for no man's pleasure, I.I will not budge for no mans pleasure I.
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.155Your high displeasure. All this – utteredYour high displeasure: all this vttered,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.39No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.No profit growes, where is no pleasure tane:
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.54Leave shall you have to court her at your pleasure.Leaue shall you haue to court her at your pleasure.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.81Sir, to your pleasure humbly I subscribe.Sir, to your pleasure humbly I subscribe:
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.208In brief, sir, sith it your pleasure is,In breefe Sir, sith it your pleasure is,
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.243Nor hast thou pleasure to be cross in talk.Nor hast thou pleasure to be crosse in talke:
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.v.71But is this true, or is it else your pleasure,But is this true, or is it else your pleasure,
The TempestTem I.ii.190To answer thy best pleasure, be't to fly,To answer thy best pleasure; be't to fly,
The TempestTem III.i.7And makes my labours pleasures. O, she isAnd makes my labours, pleasures: O She is
The TempestTem III.ii.117Thou mak'st me merry. I am full of pleasure.Thou mak'st me merry: I am full of pleasure,
The TempestTem IV.i.165.1Thy thoughts I cleave to. What's thy pleasure?Thy thoughts I cleaue to, what's thy pleasure?
The TempestTem IV.i.202should take a displeasure against you, look you – should / Take a displeasure against you: Looke you.
Timon of AthensTim I.i.259In different pleasures. Pray you, let us in.In different pleasures. Pray you let vs in.
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.118which bears that office to signify their pleasures.which beares that office, to signifie their pleasures.
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.143You have done our pleasures much grace, fair ladies,You haue done our pleasures / Much grace (faire Ladies)
Timon of AthensTim II.i.14.2Here, sir. What is your pleasure?Heere sir, what is your pleasure.
Timon of AthensTim III.i.33Your lordship speaks your pleasure.Your Lordship speakes your pleasure.
Timon of AthensTim III.ii.57afflictions, say, that I cannot pleasure such an honourableafflictions say, that I cannot pleasure such an Honourable
Timon of AthensTim III.v.88On height of our displeasure. Friend or brother,On height of our displeasure: Friend, or Brother,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.133.2Now talk at pleasure of your safety.now talke at pleasure of your safety.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iv.86He can at pleasure stint their melody:He can at pleasure stint their melodie.
Titus AndronicusTit V.ii.145Madam, depart at pleasure, leave us here.Madam depart at pleasure, leaue vs heere.
Troilus and CressidaTC prologue.30Like or find fault; do as your pleasures are;Like, or finde fault, do as your pleasures are,
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.181At your pleasure.At your pleasure.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.iii.178In pleasure of my spleen.’ And in this fashion,In pleasure of my Spleene. And in this fashion,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.148The pleasures such a beauty brings with it;The pleasures such a beauty brings with it:
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.172'Twixt right and wrong; for pleasure and revenge'Twixt right and wrong: For pleasure, and reuenge,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.107If anything more than your sport and pleasureIf any thing more then your sport and pleasure,
Troilus and CressidaTC III.i.23At whose pleasure, friend?At whose pleasur friend?
Troilus and CressidaTC III.i.48You speak your fair pleasure, sweet queen. – You speake your faire pleasure sweete Queene:
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.38Lest your displeasure should enlarge itselfLest your displeasure should enlarge it selfe
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.67No pains, sir. I take pleasure in singing, sir.No paines sir, I take pleasure in singing sir.
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.68I'll pay thy pleasure, then.Ile pay thy pleasure then.
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.69Truly, sir, and pleasure will be paid, one time orTruely sir, and pleasure will be paide one time, or
Twelfth NightTN III.iii.2But since you make your pleasure of your pains,But since you make your pleasure of your paines,
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.59attends your ladyship's pleasure.attends your Ladyships pleasure.
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.136We may carry it thus for our pleasure and his penancewe may carry it thus for our pleasure, and his pennance,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.115I wait upon his pleasure. (Exit Servant) Come, Sir Thurio,I wait vpon his pleasure: Come Sir Thurio,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iii.10It is your pleasure to command me in.It is your pleasure to command me in.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.v.8That are quick-eyed pleasure's foes;That are quick-eyd pleasures foes;
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.154I am sure, a more content; and all those pleasuresI am sure a more content, and all those pleasures
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.172This garden has a world of pleasures in't.This garden has a world of pleasures in't.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.295Fit for the gods to feed on; youth and pleasureFit for the Gods to feed on: youth and pleasure
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.61Some token of thy pleasure.Some token of thy pleasure.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.129Of thy great pleasure.Of thy great pleasure.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.34.2Well, well, then, at your pleasure.Well, well then, at your pleasure,
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.45On your displeasure's peril, and on mine,On your displeasures perill, and on mine,
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.9It is his highness' pleasure that the QueenIt is his Highnesse pleasure, that the Queene
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.430Though full of our displeasure, yet we free thee(Though full of our displeasure) yet we free thee
The Winter's TaleWT V.iii.73The pleasure of that madness. Let't alone.The pleasure of that madnesse. Let't alone.

Poems

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A Lover's ComplaintLC.139 And labouring in mo pleasures to bestow them And labouring in moe pleasures to bestow them,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.5.6 Where all those pleasures live that art can comprehend. where all those pleasures liue, that Art can comprehend:
The Passionate PilgrimPP.11.12 And would not take her meaning nor her pleasure. And would not take her meaning nor her pleasure.
The Passionate PilgrimPP.17.29 All our pleasure known to us poor swains, All our pleasure knowne to vs poore swaines:
The Passionate PilgrimPP.19.2 And we will all the pleasures prove And we will all the pleasures proue
The Passionate PilgrimPP.19.15 And if these pleasures may thee move, And if these pleasures may thee moue,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.19.19 These pretty pleasures might me move These pretty pleasures might me moue,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.860 Having no other pleasure of his gain Hauing no other pleasure of his gaine,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.890 ‘ Thy secret pleasure turns to open shame, Thy secret pleasure turnes to open shame,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1478 ‘ Why should the private pleasure of some one Why should the priuate pleasure of some one
SonnetsSonn.8.4 Or else receiv'st with pleasure thine annoy? Or else receau'st with pleasure thine annoy?
SonnetsSonn.20.13 But since she pricked thee out for women's pleasure, But since she prickt thee out for womens pleasure,
SonnetsSonn.48.12 From whence at pleasure thou mayst come and part; From whence at pleasure thou maist come and part,
SonnetsSonn.52.4 For blunting the fine point of seldom pleasure. For blunting the fine point of seldome pleasure.
SonnetsSonn.58.2 I should in thought control your times of pleasure, I should in thought controule your times of pleasure,
SonnetsSonn.58.14 Not blame your pleasure, be it ill or well. Not blame your pleasure be it ill or well.
SonnetsSonn.75.8 Then bettered that the world may see my pleasure. Then betterd that the world may see my pleasure.
SonnetsSonn.91.5 And every humour hath his adjunct pleasure, And euery humor hath his adiunct pleasure,
SonnetsSonn.97.2 From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year! From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting yeare?
SonnetsSonn.97.11 For summer and his pleasures wait on thee, For Sommer and his pleasures waite on thee,
SonnetsSonn.121.3 And the just pleasure lost, which is so deemed And the iust pleasure lost, which is so deemed,
SonnetsSonn.126.9 Yet fear her, O thou minion of her pleasure! Yet feare her O thou minnion of her pleasure,
Venus and AdonisVen.1101 When he was by, the birds such pleasure took When he was by the birds such pleasure tooke,
Venus and AdonisVen.1140 That all love's pleasure shall not match his woe. That all loues pleasure shall not match his wo.

Glossary

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commandat one's disposal, at one's pleasure
contentpleasure, satisfaction, happiness
contenttake pleasure in, enjoy
daintydelight, special pleasure
delicatepleasure-seeking, voluptuous, self-indulgent
delightpleasure, enjoyment
delightfulfull of delight, experiencing great pleasure
dislikedispleasure, disapproval, antipathy
displeasureinjury, wrong, hurt
displeasurebeing out of favour, discredit; or: discomfort, trouble
enjoypossess with delight, take pleasure [in], savour
epicurepleasure-seeker, glutton
Epicureansensual, lecherous, pleasure-seeking
Epicureandevoted to the pleasures of eating, cultivating gluttony
gladlywillingly, happily, pleasureably
humsay ‘hum’ [as a sign of displeasure, dissatisfaction, impatience, etc]
incontinencelacking self-restraint, indulgence [in the pleasures of the flesh]
jollitysexual pleasure, carnal enjoyment
likeadmire, enjoy, derive pleasure from
likingdesire, will, pleasure
lustdesire, pleasure, delight
lust-dietedpleasure-gorged, self-indulgent
mirthmerry-making, pleasure-seeking
mislikedislike, distaste, displeasure
mortifieddead to earthly pleasures, insensible to worldly desires
pastimepleasure, delight, enjoyment
pleasancepleasure, delight, gratification
pleasureintention, resolution, desire
pleasuregratification, whim, caprice
pleasurewish, desire, will
pleasureplease, gratify, give pleasure to
pleasureenjoyment, pleasant occasion, revelry
pleasurepleasure ground, park
sportmake merry, take pleasure (in)
stoicpleasure-despiser, over-rigorous person
sweetsweetness, pleasure, delight
sweetnessdelight, pleasure, charm
ticklegratify, give pleasure, arouse
toothtaste for pleasure, sweet tooth
well metexpression pf pleasure at meeting

Thesaurus

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dead to earthly pleasuresmortified
displeasuredislike
displeasuremislike
displeasure [expression of]hum
eating, pleasures ofEpicurean
indulgence [in the pleasures of the flesh]incontinence
meeting, expression pf pleasure atwell met
pleasurecontent
pleasuredelight
pleasureliking
pleasurelust
pleasurepastime
pleasurepleasance
pleasuresweet
pleasuresweetness
pleasure groundpleasure
pleasure, at one'scommand
pleasure, derivelike
pleasure, experiencing greatdelightful
pleasure, givepleasure
pleasure, givetickle
pleasure, sexualjollity
pleasure, specialdainty
pleasure, takecontent
pleasure, takeenjoy
pleasure, takesport
pleasure, taste for tooth
pleasureablygladly
pleasure-despiserstoic
pleasure-gorgedlust-dieted
pleasures of eatingEpicurean
pleasures, dead to earthlymortified
pleasure-seekerepicure
pleasure-seekingdelicate
pleasure-seekingEpicurean
pleasure-seekingmirth
sexual pleasurejollity
taste for pleasuretooth

Themes and Topics

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Greetings...alth or well-being or an expression of pleasure at meeting keyword ...
Plurals... by your companies / to draw him on to pleasures company courages cym ii...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
PLEASEBASICpleasure n, pleasure v
PLEASENOTdispleasure n

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