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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.19woman and I will do as we may.woman and w will doe as we may.
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.80One good woman in ten, madam, which is aOne good woman in ten Madam, which is a
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.82so all the year! We'd find no fault with the tithe-womanso all the yeere, weed finde no fault with the tithe woman
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.84have a good woman born but one every blazing star orhaue a good woman borne but ore euerie blazing starre, or
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.50Can woman me unto't. Where is my son, I pray you?Can woman me vntoo't. Where is my sonne I pray you?
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.237By him and by this woman here what know you?By him and by this woman heere, what know you?
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.242woman?woman?
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.246woman.Woman.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.65woman that cannot go, sweet Isis, I beseech thee, andwoman that cannot go, sweet Isis, I beseech thee, and
Antony and CleopatraAC I.iii.20What says the married woman – you may go?What sayes the married woman you may goe?
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.228Whom ne'er the word of ‘ No’ woman heard speak,Whom nere the word of no woman hard speake,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.v.5As well a woman with an eunuch playedAs well a woman with an Eunuch plaide,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.v.6As with a woman. Come, you'll play with me, sir?as with a woman. Come you'le play with me Sir?
Antony and CleopatraAC II.vi.99But there is never a fair woman has a trueBut there is neuer a fayre Woman, ha's a true
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.xiv.60The courage of a woman; less noble mindThe Courage of a Woman, lesse Noble minde
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.xv.72No more but e'en a woman, and commandedNo more but in a Woman, and commanded
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.239Of woman in me. Now from head to footOf woman in me: Now from head to foote
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.252woman, but something given to lie, as a woman shouldwoman, / but something giuen to lye, as a woman should
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.272the devil himself will not eat a woman. I know that athe diuell himselfe will not eate a woman: I know, that a
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.273woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.woman is a dish for the Gods, if the diuell dresse her not.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.34mightily misplaced, and the bountiful blind woman dothmightily misplaced, and the bountifull blinde woman doth
As You Like ItAYL II.iv.5apparel, and to cry like a woman, but I must comfort theapparell, and to cry like a woman: but I must comfort the
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.74What woman in the city do I nameWhat woman in the Citie do I name,
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.75When that I say the city woman bearsWhen that I say the City woman beares
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.242Do you not know I am a woman? When IDo you not know I am a woman, when I
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.336woman, to be touched with so many giddy offences asWoman to be touch'd with so many giddie offences as
As You Like ItAYL III.iii.62Is there none here to give the woman?Is there none heere to giue the woman?
As You Like ItAYL III.v.52Than she a woman. 'Tis such fools as youThen she a woman. 'Tis such fooles as you
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.50than you make a woman. Besides he brings his destinythen you make a woman: besides, he brings his destinie
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.161her without her tongue. O, that woman that cannot makeher without her tongue: ô that woman that cannot make
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.43Can a woman rail thus?Can a woman raile thus?
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.68Wilt thou love such a woman? What, to make thee anwilt thou loue such a woman? what to make thee an
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.88Like a ripe sister; the woman lowLike a ripe sister: the woman low
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.175woman by right.woman by right.
As You Like ItAYL V.i.45He, sir, that must marry this woman.He sir, that must marrie this woman:
As You Like ItAYL V.i.48of this female – which in the common is ‘ woman’ – of this female: which in the common, is woman:
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.83And I for no woman.And I for no woman.
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.88And I for no woman.And I for no woman.
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.97And so am I for no woman.And so am I for no woman.
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.108will marry you if ever I marry woman, and I'll bewil marrie you, if euer I marrie Woman, and Ile be
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.114you love Phebe, meet. – And as I love no woman, I'llyou loue Phebe meet, and as I loue no woman, Ile
As You Like ItAYL V.iii.4is no dishonest desire to desire to be a woman of theis no dishonest desire, to desire to be a woman of ye
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.121Nor ne'er wed woman, if you be not she.Nor ne're wed woman, if you be not shee.
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.131Or have a woman to your lord;Or haue a Woman to your Lord.
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.211may please. If I were a woman, I would kiss as many ofmay please. If I were a Woman, I would kisse as many of
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.i.38Unto a woman happy but for me,Vnto a woman, happy but for me,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.i.55A mean woman was deliveredA meane woman was deliuered
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.i.111There will we dine. This woman that I mean,There will we dine: this woman that I meane 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.ii.82due to a woman. One that claims me, one that hauntsdue to a woman: One that claimes me, one that haunts
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.69The venom clamours of a jealous womanThe venome clamors of a iealous woman
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.197Justice, sweet prince, against that woman there,Iustice (sweet Prince) against yt Woman there: 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.206A grievous fault. Say, woman, didst thou so?A greeuous fault: say woman, didst thou so? 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.212O perjured woman! They are both forsworn.O periur'd woman! They are both forsworne, 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.218This woman locked me out this day from dinner.This woman lock'd me out this day from dinner; 
CoriolanusCor II.ii.94When he might act the woman in the scene,When he might act the Woman in the Scene,
CoriolanusCor III.ii.31.2Well said, noble woman!Well said, Noble woman:
CoriolanusCor IV.i.12.2Nay, I prithee, womanNay, I prythee woman.
CymbelineCym I.ii.77A man worth any woman: overbuys meA man, worth any woman: Ouer-buyes mee
CymbelineCym I.vii.71What woman is, yea what she cannot chooseWhat woman is, yea what she cannot choose
CymbelineCym II.i.52Should yield the world this ass! A woman thatShould yeild the world this Asse: A woman, that
CymbelineCym II.ii.1.1Who's there? My woman Helen?Who's there? My woman: Helene?
CymbelineCym II.iii.137To Dorothy my woman hie thee presently.To Dorothy my woman hie thee presently.
CymbelineCym II.iii.139Frighted, and angered worse. Go bid my womanFrighted, and angred worse: Go bid my woman
CymbelineCym III.ii.75Go, bid my woman feign a sickness, sayGo, bid my Woman faigne a Sicknesse, say
CymbelineCym III.iv.156You must forget to be a woman: changeYou must forget to be a Woman: change
CymbelineCym III.iv.159Woman it pretty self – into a waggish courage,Woman it pretty selfe) into a waggish courage,
CymbelineCym III.v.73Than lady, ladies, woman, from every oneThen Lady, Ladies, Woman, from euery one
CymbelineCym III.vii.1.42Were you a woman, youth,Were you a woman, youth,
CymbelineCym V.v.48Who is't can read a woman? Is there more?Who is't can reade a Woman? Is there more?
CymbelineCym V.v.167Loves woman for, besides that hook of wiving,Loues woman for, besides that hooke of Wiuing,
HamletHam I.ii.146Let me not think on't. Frailty, thy name is woman.Let me not thinke on't: Frailty, thy name is woman.
HamletHam I.v.105O most pernicious woman!Oh most pernicious woman!
HamletHam II.ii.309not me – nor woman neither, though by your smilingnot me; no, nor Woman neither; though by your smiling
HamletHam IV.vii.189The woman will be out. Adieu, my lord.The woman will be out: Adue my Lord,
HamletHam V.i.130What woman then?What woman then?
HamletHam V.i.133One that was a woman, sir. But, rest herOne that was a woman Sir; but rest her
HamletHam V.ii.210as would perhaps trouble a woman.as would perhaps trouble a woman.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.41A banished woman from my Harry's bed?A banish'd woman from my Harries bed?
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.112But yet a woman. And for secrecy,But yet a woman: and for secrecie,
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.98words than a parrot, and yet the son of a woman! Hiswords then a Parret, and yet the sonne of a Woman. His
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.60Go to, you are a woman, go!goe to, you are a Woman, goe.
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.70Now as I am a true woman, holland of eightNow as I am a true Woman, Holland of eight
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.153up with guts and midriff. Charge an honest woman withvppe with Guttes and Midriffe. Charge an honest Woman with
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.17woman, nor child.woman, nor childe.
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.31one for a poor lone woman to bear, and I have borne,one, for a poore lone woman to beare: & I haue borne,
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.35in such dealing, unless a woman should be made an ass,in such dealing, vnles a woman should be made an Asse
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.113practised upon the easy-yielding spirit of this woman,practis'd vpon the easie-yeelding spirit of this woman.
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.130satisfy the poor woman.satisfie the poore woman.
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.89‘ For,’ says he, ‘ you are an honest woman, and wellfor (sayes hee) you are an honest Woman, and well
Henry VH5 I.ii.39‘ No woman shall succeed in Salic land;’No Woman shall succeed in Salike Land:
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.102Then come, a God's name; I fear no woman.Then come a Gods name, I feare no woman.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.119Doubtless he shrives this woman to her smock;Doubtlesse he shriues this woman to her smock,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.147Woman, do what thou canst to save our honours;Woman, do what thou canst to saue our honors,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.v.3A woman clad in armour chaseth them.A Woman clad in Armour chaseth them.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iii.79She is a woman, therefore to be won.She is a Woman; therefore to be Wonne.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.43Art thou not second woman in the realm,Art thou not second Woman in the Realme?
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.66And, being a woman, I will not be slackAnd being a woman, I will not be slacke
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iv.6I have heard her reported to be a woman ofI haue heard her reported to be a Woman of
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.77What woman is this?What Woman is this?
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.307Fie, coward woman and soft-hearted wretch!Fye Coward woman, and soft harted wretch,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.243Had I been there, which am a silly woman,Had I beene there, which am a silly Woman,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.149By that false woman, as this king by thee.By that false Woman, as this King by thee.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.176No, wrangling woman, we'll no longer stay:No wrangling Woman, wee'l no longer stay,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.i.36For she's a woman to be pitied much.For she's a woman to be pittied much:
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.iv.39Methinks a woman of this valiant spiritMe thinkes a Woman of this valiant Spirit,
Henry VIIIH8 II.ii.110A woman of less place might ask by law – A Woman of lesse Place might aske by Law;
Henry VIIIH8 II.iii.27You that have so fair parts of woman on youYou that haue so faire parts of Woman on you,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.15I am a most poor woman, and a stranger,I am a most poore Woman, and a Stranger,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.106I am a simple woman, much too weakI am a simple woman, much too weake
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.20With me, a poor weak woman, fall'n from favour?With me, a poore weake woman, falne from fauour?
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.80Alas, I am a woman friendless, hopeless!Alas, I am a Woman frendlesse, hopelesse.
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.107A woman lost among ye, laughed at, scorned?A woman lost among ye, laugh't at, scornd?
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.127A woman, I dare say without vainglory,A Woman (I dare say without Vainglory)
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.134Bring me a constant woman to her husband,Bring me a constant woman to her Husband,
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.136And to that woman, when she has done most,And to that Woman (when she has done most)
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.147I am the most unhappy woman living.I am the most vnhappy Woman liuing.
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.177You know I am a woman, lacking witYou know I am a Woman, lacking wit
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.409In that one woman I have lost for ever.In that one woman, I haue lost for euer.
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.430Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman.(Out of thy honest truth) to play the Woman.
Henry VIIIH8 IV.i.69Believe me, sir, she is the goodliest womanBeleeue me Sir, she is the goodliest Woman
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.1.3womanWoman.
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.63What you commanded me, but by her womanWhat you commanded me, but by her woman,
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.68So said her woman, and that her sufferance madeSo said her woman, and that her suffrance made
Henry VIIIH8 V.iv.50hit that woman, who cried out ‘ Clubs!’, when I mighthit that Woman, who cryed out Clubbes, when I might
Julius CaesarJC II.i.292I grant I am a woman; but withalI graunt I am a Woman; but withall,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.293A woman that Lord Brutus took to wife;A Woman that Lord Brutus tooke to Wife:
Julius CaesarJC II.i.294I grant I am a woman; but withalI graunt I am a Woman; but withall,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.295A woman well reputed, Cato's daughter.A Woman well reputed: Cato's Daughter.
Julius CaesarJC II.iv.40The heart of woman is! O Brutus,The heart of woman is? O Brutus,
King Edward IIIE3 I.ii.72Woman, farewell! Although I do not stay – Woman farewell although I do not stay.
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.95.2Write I to a woman?Writ I to a woman?
King Edward IIIE3 III.ii.1Enter two Frenchmen; a woman and two little children meet them, and other citizensEnter two French men, a woman and two little Children, meet them another Citizens.
King JohnKJ I.i.218What woman-post is this? Hath she no husbandWhat woman post is this? hath she no husband
King JohnKJ III.i.15A woman, naturally born to fears;A woman naturally borne to feares;
King JohnKJ V.vi.22I am no woman, I'll not swound at it.I am no woman, Ile not swound at it.
King LearKL I.iv.37Not so young, sir, to love a woman for singing, norNot so young Sir to loue a woman for singing, nor
King LearKL III.ii.35For there was never yet fair woman but she made mouthsFor there was neuer yet faire woman, but shee made mouthes
King LearKL III.iv.88 dearly, and in woman outparamoured the Turk – falsedeerely; and in Woman, out-Paramour'd the Turke. False
King LearKL III.iv.92betray thy poor heart to woman. Keep thy foot out ofbetray thy poore heart to woman. Keepe thy foote out of
King LearKL IV.ii.61.1So horrid as in woman.So horrid as in woman.
King LearKL V.iii.271Gentle and low – an excellent thing in woman.Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.37As not to see a woman in that term –As not to see a woman in that terme,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.119Item: that no woman shall come withinItem. That no woman shall come within
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.128Item: if any man be seen to talk with a woman within theItem, If any man be seene to talke with a woman within the
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.207manner of a man to speak to a woman. For the ‘ form ’manner of a man to speake to a woman, for the forme
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.255thy more sweet understanding, a woman. Him I – as mythy more sweet vnderstanding a woman: him, I (as my
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.75A woman, master.A Woman, Master.
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.24No woman may approach his silent court.No woman may approach his silent Court:
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.184A woman sometimes, an you saw her in the light.A woman somtimes, if you saw her in the light.
Love's Labour's LostLLL III.i.187A woman, that is like a German clock,A woman that is like a Germane Cloake,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.i.52Are not you the chief woman? You are the thickestAre not you the chiefe womã? You are the thickest
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.i.124woman when Queen Guinevere of Britain was a littlewoman when Queene Guinouer of Brittaine was a little
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.62A woman I forswore, but I will prove – A Woman I forswore, but I will proue,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.290To fast, to study, and to see no womanTo fast, to study, and to see no woman:
MacbethMac IV.i.79The power of man; for none of woman bornThe powre of man: For none of woman borne
MacbethMac IV.iii.126Unknown to woman, never was forsworn,Vnknowne to Woman, neuer was forsworne,
MacbethMac IV.iii.229O, I could play the woman with mine eyesO I could play the woman with mine eyes,
MacbethMac V.iii.4Was he not born of woman? The spirits that knowWas he not borne of woman? The Spirits that know
MacbethMac V.iii.6‘ Fear not, Macbeth; no man that's born of womanFeare not Macbeth, no man that's borne of woman
MacbethMac V.vi.13That was not born of woman? Such a oneThat was not borne of Woman? Such a one
MacbethMac V.vi.21.2Thou wast born of woman.Thou was't borne of woman;
MacbethMac V.vi.23Brandished by man that's of a woman born.Brandish'd by man that's of a Woman borne.
MacbethMac V.vi.52.1To one of woman born.To one of woman borne.
MacbethMac V.vi.70And thou opposed, being of no woman born,And thou oppos'd, being of no woman borne,
Measure for MeasureMM I.ii.87A woman.A Woman.
Measure for MeasureMM I.ii.92No, but there's a woman with maid by him. YouNo: but there's a woman with maid by him: you
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.62serves a bad woman, whose house, sir, was, as they say,serues a bad woman: whose house Sir was (as they say)
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.70womanwoman.
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.77woman cardinally given, might have been accused inwoman Cardinally giuen, might haue bin accus'd in
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.156is a respected woman.is a respected woman.
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.161woman, or child.woman, or childe.
Measure for MeasureMM II.iii.25Yes, as I love the woman that wronged him.Yes, as I loue the woman that wrong'd him.
Measure for MeasureMM II.iv.135That is, a woman; if you be more, you're none.That is a woman; if you be more, you'r none.
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.43of Pygmalion's images, newly made woman, to be hadof Pigmalions Images newly made woman to bee had
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.99Angelo was not made by man and woman after thisAngelo was not made by Man and Woman, after this
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.132And to set on this wretched woman hereAnd to set on this wretched woman here
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.139Your royal ear abused. First hath this womanYour royall eare abus'd: first hath this woman
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.158Whensoever he's convented. First, for this woman,Whensoeuer he's conuented: First for this woman,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.211.2Know you this woman?Know you this woman?
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.214My lord, I must confess I know this woman,My Lord, I must confesse, I know this woman,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.239Thou foolish friar, and thou pernicious woman,Thou foolish Frier, and thou pernicious woman
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.372Say, wast thou e'er contracted to this woman?Say: was't thou ere contracted to this woman?
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.506Is any woman wronged by this lewd fellow – If any woman wrong'd by this lewd fellow
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.ii.1.1Enter Portia with her waiting-woman, NerissaEnter Portia with her waiting woman Nerissa.
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ii.154if Fortune be a woman, she's a good wench for this gear.if Fortune be a woman, she's a good wench for this gere:
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.i.7woman of her word.woman of her word.
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.v.38than reason; but if she be less than an honest woman,then reason: but if she be lesse then an honest woman,
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.442An if your wife be not a madwoman,And if your wife be not a mad woman,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.160Ay, if a woman live to be a man.I, if a Woman liue to be a man.
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.208I'll die for't but some woman had the ring!Ile die for't, but some Woman had the Ring?
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.210No woman had it, but a civil doctor,No Woman had it, but a ciuill Doctor,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.45speaks small like a woman?speakes small like a woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.iv.125woman in Windsor knows more of Anne's mind thanwoman in Windsor knowes more of Ans minde then
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.iv.130How now, good woman, how dost thou?How now (good woman) how dost thou?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.40What's the matter, woman?What's the matter, woman?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.41O woman, if it were not for one triflingO woman: if it were not for one trifling
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.43Hang the trifle, woman, take the honour.Hang the trifle (woman) take the honour:
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.99You are the happier woman.You are the happier woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.30Sir, here's a woman would speak with you.Sir, here's a woman would speake with you.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.41Two thousand, fair woman, and I'll vouchsafeTwo thousand (faire woman) and ile vouchsafe
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.86the sweet woman leads an ill life with him – he's a verythe sweet woman leades an ill life with him: hee's a very
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.89Ten and eleven. Woman, commend me to her.Ten, and eleuen. Woman, commend me to her,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.99come a time. I never knew a woman so dote upon acome a time. I neuer knew a woman so doate vpon a
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.117there be a kind woman in Windsor, she is one. You mustthere be a kinde woman in Windsor, she is one: you must
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.129with this woman.with this woman,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.277thought this? See the hell of having a false woman! Mythought this? see the hell of hauing a false woman: my
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.87woman.woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.100Your husband's coming hither, woman,Your husband's comming hether (Woman)
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.210By gar, I see 'tis an honest woman.By gar, I see 'tis an honest woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.43Ay, that I do, as well as I love any woman inI that I do, as well as I loue any woman in
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.100A kind heart he hath. A woman would run through firea kinde heart he hath: a woman would run through fire
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.v.22Come in, woman.Come in woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.v.88have suffered to bring this woman to evil for your good.haue sufferd, to bring this woman to euill, for your good:
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.19Why, woman, your husband is in hisWhy woman, your husband is in his
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.40he's but a dead man. What a woman are you! Awayhee's but a dead man. What a woman are you? Away
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.70My maid's aunt, the fat woman ofMy Maids Aunt the fat woman of
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.80in this shape. He cannot abide the old woman ofin this shape: he cannot abide the old woman of
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.121woman, the modest wife, the virtuous creature, thatwoman, the modest wife, the vertuous creature, that
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.157the old woman down. My husband will come into thethe old woman downe: my husband will come into the
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.159Old woman? What old woman's that?Old woman? what old womans that?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.169gentlemen, let him not strike the old woman.Gentlemen, let him strike the old woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.177killed the poor woman.kill'd the poore woman.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.10There's an old woman, a fat woman, gone up intoThere's an olde woman, a fat woman gone vp into
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.13Ha! A fat woman? The knight may be robbed. I'llHa? A fat woman? The Knight may be robb'd: Ile
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.19of thy fat woman. Let her descend, bully, let her descend.of thy fat-woman: Let her descend (Bully) let her descend:
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.21There was, mine host, an old fat woman evenThere was (mine Host) an old-fat-woman euen
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.23Pray you, sir, was't not the wise woman ofPray you Sir, was't not the Wise-woman of
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.31I spake with the old woman about it.I spake with the old woman about it.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.35I would I could have spoken with the womanI would I could haue spoken with the Woman
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.47To have her or no. Go, say the woman told meTo haue her, or no: goe; say the woman told me
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.54there a wise woman with thee?there a wise woman with thee?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.109counterfeiting the action of an old woman, delivered me,counterfeiting the action of an old woman deliuer'd me,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW V.i.16a poor old woman. That same knave Ford, her husband,a poore-old-woman; that same knaue (Ford hir husband)
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW V.i.19beat me grievously, in the shape of a woman; for in thebeate me greeuously, in the shape of a woman: (for in the
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND I.ii.43Nay, faith, let not me play a woman – I have aNay faith, let not mee play a woman, I haue a
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.i.171Will make or man or woman madly doteWill make or man or woman madly dote
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.39And the Athenian woman by his side,And the Athenian woman by his side,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.42This is the woman, but not this the man.This is the woman, but not this the man.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.312us; she for a woman, God bless us.
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.220That a woman conceived me, I thank her; thatThat a woman conceiued me, I thanke her: that
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.15woman in the world, if 'a could get her good will.woman in the world, if he could get her good will.
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.53than earth. Would it not grieve a woman to bethen earth, would it not grieue a woman to be
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.25shall never make me such a fool. One woman is fair, yetshall neuer make me such a foole: one woman is faire, yet
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.27yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman,yet I am well: but till all graces be in one woman,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.28one woman shall not come in my grace. Rich she shallone woman shall not come in my grace: rich shee shall
Much Ado About NothingMA III.ii.37If he be not in love with some woman, there isIf he be not in loue vvith some woman, there is
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.i.318will die a woman with grieving.will die a woman with grieuing.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.ii.16woman. And so, I pray thee, call Beatrice; I give theewoman: and so I pray thee call Beatrice, I giue thee
OthelloOth II.i.143woman indeed? One that in the authority of her meritwoman indeed? One, that in the authorithy of her merit,
OthelloOth II.i.240look after. A pestilent complete knave; and the womanlooke after. A pestilent compleat knaue, and the woman
OthelloOth III.iii.154Good name in man and woman, dear my lord,Good name in Man, & woman (deere my Lord)
OthelloOth III.iv.179.2Go to, woman!Go too, woman:
OthelloOth IV.i.110I never knew woman love man so.I neuer knew woman loue man so.
OthelloOth IV.i.175foolish woman your wife: she gave it him, and he hathfoolish woman your wife: she gaue it him, and he hath
OthelloOth IV.i.178woman, a fair woman, a sweet woman!woman, a faire woman, a sweete woman?
OthelloOth IV.iii.82I do not think there is any such woman.I do not thinke there is any such woman.
OthelloOth V.ii.63O perjured woman! Thou dost stone my heart,O periur'd woman, thou do'st stone my heart,
OthelloOth V.ii.149What needs this iterance, woman? I say thy husband.What needs this itterance, Woman? / I say, thy Husband.
OthelloOth V.ii.151.2He, woman;He, Woman;
OthelloOth V.ii.222Your sword upon a woman!your Sword vpon a Woman.
OthelloOth V.ii.234The woman falls: sure he hath killed his wife.The woman falles: / Sure he hath kill'd his Wife.
PericlesPer III.i.69A priestly farewell to her. Suddenly, woman.A priestly farewell to her: sodainely, woman.
PericlesPer IV.ii.78Are you a woman?Are you a woman?
PericlesPer IV.ii.79What would you have me be, an I be not a woman?What would you haue mee be, and I bee not a woman?
PericlesPer IV.ii.80An honest woman, or not a woman.An honest woman, or not a woman.
PericlesPer IV.vi.193But amongst honest women.But amongst honest woman.
Richard IIR2 V.i.16Join not with grief, fair woman, do not so,Ioyne not with griefe, faire Woman, do not so,
Richard IIR2 V.ii.80.2Peace, foolish woman.Peace foolish Woman.
Richard IIR2 V.ii.95Thou fond, mad woman,Thou fond mad woman:
Richard IIR2 V.ii.101Away, fond woman. Were he twenty times my sonAway fond woman: were hee twenty times my Son
Richard IIR2 V.ii.111.2Make way, unruly woman.Make way, vnruly Woman.
Richard IIR2 V.iii.75A woman, and thy aunt, great King. 'Tis I.A woman, and thine Aunt (great King) 'tis I.
Richard IIR2 V.iii.88Thou frantic woman, what dost thou make here?Thou franticke woman, what dost yu make here,
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.75Vouchsafe, divine perfection of a woman,Vouchsafe (diuine perfection of a Woman)
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.227Was ever woman in this humour wooed?Was euer woman in this humour woo'd?
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.228Was ever woman in this humour won?Was euer woman in this humour wonne?
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.246False-boding woman, end thy frantic curse,False boding Woman, end thy frantick Curse,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.431Relenting fool, and shallow, changing woman!Relenting Foole, and shallow-changing Woman.
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.204In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman.In sadnesse Cozin, I do loue a woman.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.171Lord, Lord! She will be a joyful woman.Lord, Lord she will be a ioyfull woman.
Romeo and JulietRJ III.iii.112Unseemly woman in a seeming man!Vnseemely woman, in a seeming man,
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.2.62Than any woman in this waning age.Then any woman in this waining age.
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.219I see a woman may be made a foolI see a woman may be made a foole
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.i.20know'st winter tames man, woman, and beast; for itknow'st winter tames man, woman, and beast: for it
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.v.36the woman of him. the woman of him.
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.141A woman moved is like a fountain troubled,A woman mou'd, is like a fountaine troubled,
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.155Even such a woman oweth to her husband.Euen such a woman oweth to her husband:
The TempestTem III.ii.101Calls her a nonpareil. I never saw a womanCals her a non-pareill: I neuer saw a woman
Timon of AthensTim II.ii.127woman; sometime the philosopher.Woman, sometime the Philosopher.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.486Because thou art a woman and disclaimestBecause thou art a woman, and disclaim'st
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.497Was born of woman.Was borne of woman.
Titus AndronicusTit II.i.82She is a woman, therefore may be wooed;Shee is a woman, therefore may be woo'd,
Titus AndronicusTit II.i.83She is a woman, therefore may be won;Shee is a woman, therfore may be wonne,
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.136O Tamora, thou bearest a woman's face – Oh Tamora, thou bear'st a woman face.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.147Do thou entreat her show a woman's pity.Do thou intreat her shew a woman pitty.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.172What begg'st thou then, fond woman? Let me go!What beg'st thou then? fond woman let me go?
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.88O most insatiate and luxurious woman!Oh most Insatiate luxurious woman!
Troilus and CressidaTC I.i.35I saw her look, or any woman else.I saw her looke, / Or any woman else.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.258You are such another woman! One knowsYou are such another woman, one knowes
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.156O that I thought it could be in a womanO that I thought it could be in a woman:
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.217A woman impudent and mannish grownA woman impudent and mannish growne,
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.54.1A woman of quick sense.A woman of quicke sence.
Twelfth NightTN II.ii.38As I am woman – now, alas the day,As I am woman (now alas the day)
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.26.1What kind of woman is't?What kinde of woman ist?
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.29Too old, by heaven. Let still the woman takeToo old by heauen: Let still the woman take
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.101Between that love a woman can bear meBetweene that loue a woman can beare me,
Twelfth NightTN II.iv.107As it might be perhaps, were I a woman,As it might be perhaps, were I a woman
Twelfth NightTN III.i.156And that no woman has, nor never noneAnd that no woman has, nor neuer none
Twelfth NightTN III.ii.36woman than report of valour.woman, then report of valour.
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.102Carry his water to the wisewoman.Carry his water to th'wise woman.
Twelfth NightTN V.i.236Were you a woman, as the rest goes even,Were you a woman, as the rest goes euen,
Twelfth NightTN V.i.265Thou never shouldst love woman like to me.Thou neuer should'st loue woman like to me.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iii.26O, that she could speak now like an old woman! Well,Oh that she could speake now, like a would-woman: well,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vii.40Not like a woman, for I would preventNot like a woman, for I would preuent
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.93A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.A woman somtime scorns what best cõtents her.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.105If with his tongue he cannot win a woman.If with his tongue he cannot win a woman.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.266a woman; but what woman I will not tell myself; anda woman; but what woman, I will not tell my selfe: and
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG V.iii.14And will not use a woman lawlessly.And will not vse a woman lawlesly.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.36What woman I may stead that is distressedWhat woman I may steed that is distrest,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.94Speak't in a woman's key, like such a womanSpeak't in a womans key: like such a woman
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.170(Enter Emilia and her Woman below)Enter Emilia and her woman.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.176 (to Woman)
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.207Exeunt Emilia and WomanExeunt Emilia and woman.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.219I love her as a woman, to enjoy her;(I love her as a woman, to enjoy her)
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iii.9He has as much to please a woman in him – He has as much to please a woman in him,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iv.20His mother was a wondrous handsome woman;His mother was a wondrous handsome woman,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iv.64That, if I were a woman, would be master;That if I were a woman, would be Master,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.iii.15No mention of this woman, 'twill disturb us.No mention of this woman, t'will disturbe us,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.38Quousque tandem? Here is a woman wanting!Quo usque taudem. Here is a woman wanting
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.49An eel and woman,An Eele and woman,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.73There's a dainty madwoman, master,Ther's a dainty mad woman Mr.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.77A madwoman? We are made, boys!A mad woman? we are made Boyes.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.78.1And are you mad, good woman?And are you mad good woman?
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.191Yet that I will be woman and have pity,Yet that I will be woman, and have pitty,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.215You are a right woman, sister; you have pity,You are a right woman, Sister; you have pitty,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.i.59A boy or woman. I then left my angleA boy or woman. I then left my angle
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.10Were here a mortal woman, and had in herWere here a mortall woman, and had in her
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.106If they had mothers – I had one, a woman,If they had Mothers, I had one, a woman,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.85Both into one! O, why, there were no womanBoth into one; oh why? there were no woman
The Winter's TaleWT II.i.137For every inch of woman in the world,For euery ynch of Woman in the World,
The Winter's TaleWT II.ii.32Becomes a woman best. I'll take't upon me.Becomes a woman best. Ile take't vpon me,
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.219The rashness of a woman! He is touchedThe rashnesse of a woman: he is toucht
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.225Sir, royal sir, forgive a foolish woman.Sir, Royall Sir, forgiue a foolish woman:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.193He hath songs for man or woman, of all sizes:He hath songs for man, or woman, of all sizes:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.277a woman, and was turned into a cold fish for she woulda Woman, and was turn'd into a cold fish, for she wold
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.15To make a perfect woman, she you killedTo make a perfect Woman; she you kill'd,
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.110Women will love her that she is a womanWomen will loue her, that she is a Woman

Poems

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PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
The Passionate PilgrimPP.2.4 My worser spirit a woman coloured ill. My worser spirite a Woman (colour'd ill.)
The Passionate PilgrimPP.3.5 A woman I forswore; but I will prove, A woman I forswore: but I will proue
The Passionate PilgrimPP.18.48 One woman would another wed. One Woman would another wed.
SonnetsSonn.20.9 And for a woman wert thou first created, And for a woman wert thou first created,
SonnetsSonn.41.7 And when a woman woos, what woman's son And when a woman woes, what womans sonne,
SonnetsSonn.144.4 The worser spirit a woman coloured ill. The worser spirit a woman collour'd il.
Venus and AdonisVen.214 Thing like a man, but of no woman bred! Thing like a man, but of no woman bred:
Venus and AdonisVen.1007 Grief hath two tongues, and never woman yet Greefe hath two tongues, and neuer woman yet,

Glossary

 60 result(s).
auntold woman, gossip
bachelorunmarried person [man or woman]
baggagegood-for-nothing woman, harlot
bedlammad beggar, madman/woman, lunatic
beldamhag, witch, loathsome old woman
beldamold woman, crone
butter-woman[woman who deals in butter, dairy-maid] chatterer, gabbler
cockneysqueamish woman, pampered lady
croneold hag, withered old woman
cuckold-makerseducer of a married woman
damewoman, girl
damelady, mistress, woman of rank
day-womandairy-maid
dey-woman, day-womandairy-maid
distaff-womanwoman occupied in spinning
dividualdifferent, separate [i.e. between man and woman]
dowdyunattractive woman, shabbily dressed girl
flirt-gillfast girl, loose woman
Florentiusknight in Gower's 'Confessio Amantis' who married an ugly woman in return for the answer to a riddle on which his life depended
fornicatresswoman guilty of fornication
FortuneRoman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind
fustilarian[unclear meaning] smelly old woman
gentlewomanwoman of good breeding, well-born lady
gossipold woman, gossiping woman
harpymythical rapacious bird, half woman, half vulture [symbolizing divine retribution]
Helenwoman renowned for her beauty, whose abduction from the Greeks by Paris of Troy caused the Trojan War
herb-womanwoman who sells herbs
in terramno woman shall succeed in Salic land
jay[bird of bright plumage] showy woman, whore
jointresswoman holding a property right from her deceased husband, dowager
maidvirgin, unmarried woman
maidhuman, mortal [woman]
Maid Marianwoman loved by Robin Hood
mankindman-like woman, virago; or: mad, furious, infuriated
matronmarried woman
'omanWelsh pronunciation of 'woman'
orange-wifewoman who sells oranges
perfumeperfumed mistress, fragrant woman
piececreature, individual, person, woman
Pygmalion[pron: pig'maylion] sculptor who created and fell in love with his ivory statue of a woman; Aphrodite brought her to life, and he married her
rampwhore, brazen woman
ronyon[term of abuse for a woman] mangy creature
scoldabusive woman, quarreller
shelady, woman, girl
she-Mercurywoman messenger
shrewishlylike a woman, shrilly, sharply
sibylprophetess, fortune-teller, wise woman
Sirensea demon of Greek mythology, half bird, half woman, whose music lured sailors to destruction on the rocky shores of her island
spinsterdomestic woman, one who stays at home spinning
tithe-womantenth woman
trotold woman, hag
vestalwoman vowed to chastity, virgin, priestess
votaresswoman under vow, votary, devotee [of an order]
wifewoman
wise womanfortune-teller, witch, sorceress
womanbe in the company of a woman
womanmake behave like a woman, weep
woman-postfemale carrier of dispatches
woman-quellerwoman-killer
woman-tiredhenpecked, torn apart by a woman

Thesaurus

 78 result(s).
abusive womanscold
behave like a woman, makewoman
brazen womanramp
breeding, woman of good gentlewoman
chastity, woman vowed tovestal
company of a woman, be in thewoman
domestic womanspinster
dress, pocket on the front of a woman'sbosom
fornication, woman guilty of fornicatress
fragrant womanperfume
good-for-nothing womanbaggage
gossiping womangossip
herbs, woman who sells herb-woman
madman/womanbedlam
man-like womanmankind
married womanmatron
mortal [woman]maid
old womanaunt
old womanbeldam
old womangossip
oranges, woman who sells orange-wife
pocket on the front of a woman's dressbosom
property right held by a woman from her deceased husbandjointress
rank, woman ofdame
right of property held by a woman from her deceased husbandjointress
seducer of a married womancuckold-maker
showy woman jay
smelly old womanfustilarian
spinning, woman occupied in distaff-woman
squeamish womancockney
tenth womantithe-woman
undergarment, woman'ssmock
unmarried womanmaid
vow, woman undervotaress
wise womansibyl
withered old womancrone
womandame
womanpiece
womanshe
womanwife
woman guilty of fornicationfornicatress
woman holding a property right from her deceased husbandjointress
woman messengershe-Mercury
woman occupied in spinningdistaff-woman
woman of good breedinggentlewoman
woman of rankdame
woman under vowvotaress
woman vowed to chastityvestal
woman who sells herbsherb-woman
woman who sells orangesorange-wife
woman's undergarmentsmock
woman, be in the company of awoman
woman, brazenramp
woman, domesticspinster
woman, fragrantperfume
woman, good-for-nothingbaggage
woman, gossipinggossip
woman, like ashrewishly
woman, loathsome oldbeldam
woman, looseflirt-gill
woman, make behave like awoman
woman, man-likemankind
woman, marriedmatron
woman, oldaunt
woman, oldbeldam
woman, oldgossip
woman, oldtrot
woman, seducer of a married cuckold-maker
woman, showyjay
woman, smelly old fustilarian
woman, squeamishcockney
woman, tenthtithe-woman
woman, torn apart by awoman-tired
woman, unattractive dowdy
woman, unmarriedmaid
woman, wisesibyl
woman, withered oldcrone
woman-killerwoman-queller

Themes and Topics

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Address forms...[friends] friend neighbour [usually woman to woman] heart cym i ii 43r...
...io to katherina [as spouse] emilia to woman [mistress to maid] prospero to mirand...
Comparison...housand times a properer man than she a woman and out of you she sees herself mor...
Functional shift...0 the first face of neither / can woman me unto’t   parts of the body ...
How and how
Negatives...st clown] for no man sir [hamlet] what woman then [first clown] for none neither ...
...i 156 [viola of her heart] and that no woman has nor never none / shall mistress be ...
Politeness
Responses...an that wronged you yes as i love the woman that wronged him ay ham i iv 13 i...
Classical mythology... fell in love with his ivory statue of a woman aphrodite brought her to life and he m...
...emon of greek mythology half bird half woman whose music lured sailors to destructio...
Gods and goddesses... roman goddess often represented as a woman at a spinning wheel or controlling a ru...
... isis ac i ii 65 let him marry a woman that cannot go sweet isis i beseech th...
Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore...’s confessio amantis who married an ugly woman in return for the answer to a riddle on ...
Latin... mulierres ne succedant (h5 i ii 38) no woman shall succeed in salic land intrate fi...
Welsh...w i i 201 can you affection the woman mw i i 211 a very discretion...
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)

Words Families

 27 result(s).
Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
DEY-WOMANBASICsee WOMAN
WOMANBASICwoman n, woman v, womaned adj, womanhood n, womanish adj, womankind n, womanly adj, womanly adv
WOMANACTIONwoman-queller n
WOMANCOUNTRYEnglshwoman n, Frenchwoman n
WOMANMINDmadwoman n
WOMANNUMBERtithe-woman n
WOMANRANKbeggar-woman n, gentlewoman n, waiting-gentlewoman n, waiting-woman n
WOMANRELATIONSHIPcountrywoman n, kinswoman n
WOMANSTATEwoman-tired adj
WOMANTASKbutter-woman n, dey-woman n, distaff-woman n, herb-woman n, wisewoman n, woman-post n

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