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Search phrase: shy

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Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.124Sir, I was an inward of his. A shy fellow was theSir, I was an inward of his: a shie fellow was the
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.54May seem as shy, as grave, as just, as absoluteMay seeme as shie, as graue, as iust, as absolute:

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Glossary

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bogglestart with fright, shy away, become alarmed
charycautious, shy, careful
checkturn aside from, shy away from
gambolshy away, leap away
shame-faced, shamefastmodest, retiring, shy
shywary, cautious, reserved

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shychary
shyshame-faced, shamefast
shy awayboggle
shy awaygambol
shy awaycheck

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Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
SHYBASICshy adj

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