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Search phrase: gem

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PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.196Of six preceding ancestors, that gemOf sixe preceding Ancestors that Iemme
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.108And by a gem of women, to be abusedAnd by a Iem of women, to be abus'd
HamletHam IV.vii.93And gem of all the nation.And Iemme of all our Nation.
Henry VIIIH8 II.iii.78But from this lady may proceed a gemBut from this Lady, may proceed a Iemme,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.54O sinful thought! Never so rich a gemO sinfull thought, neuer so rich a Iem

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Glossary

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foilsetting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem]
gemjewel, treasure, pride
ouchornament, gem; also: sore
stoneprecious stone, gem

Thesaurus

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background setting [as in a gem]foil
gemstone
gemouch
gemfoil

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
GEMBASICgem n

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