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Search phrase: yawn

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CoriolanusCor III.ii.11In congregations, to yawn, be still and wonder,In Congregations, to yawne, be still, and wonder,
HamletHam III.ii.396When churchyards yawn, and hell itself breathes outWhen Churchyards yawne, and Hell it selfe breaths out
Henry VH5 IV.vi.14That bloodily did yawn upon his face.That bloodily did yawne vpon his face.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iii.19Graves yawn and yield your dead,Graues yawne and yeelde your dead,
OthelloOth V.ii.102.1Should yawn at alteration.Did yawne at Alteration.

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Glossary

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yawnopen wide, gape
yawn[Q2 variant of 'aim'] open wide, gape

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Abbreviations...to himself] th'affrighted globe / should yawn at alteration within quotations cap...

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
YAWNBASICyawn v, yawning adj

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