a | syllable often used to make up the rhythm in a song |
abhominable | abominable [from the mistaken etymology ‘ab homine’] |
abhorred | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
ability | action one is capable of |
abject | mean-spirited, despicable, contemptible |
able | strengthen, fortify, give power to |
able | powerful enough, sufficient, capable of dealing [with] |
able | strong, vigorous, powerful |
abominable, abhominable | inhuman, unnatural, loathsome |
absolute | perfect, complete, incomparable |
acceptable | welcome, pleasing, gratifying |
accepted | acceptable |
accountant | accountable, responsible, answerable |
adjunct | attendant [upon], inevitable result [of] |
admirable | wondrous, marvellous, extraordinary |
admirable | wonderfully |
admired | wonderful, amazing, remarkable |
admit | be compatible with, be capable of |
advantage | right moment, favourable opportunity |
advantageable | advantageous, profitable, beneficial |
adverse | unfavourable, harmful, hostile |
afford | have to offer, be capable of supplying |
almsman | person living through charitable offerings |
amiable | amorous, loving, tender |
amiable | beloved, desirable, lovable |
ancient, aunchient | aged, very old, venerable |
answer | favourable reply, acceptance |
answer | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
answerable | corresponding, commensurate, proportionate |
antique Roman | ancient Roman [i.e. viewing suicide as an honourable option] |
apparent | certain, inevitable, evident |
approbation | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
apt | natural, predictable, plausible, to be expected |
apt | impressionable, susceptible |
artificial | skilful, accomplished, capable |
assistant | in attendance, standing by, available |
attainder | dishonourable stain, foul slur |
attemptable | capable of being seduced |
auricular | audible, hearable, perceived by the ear |
authentic | respectable, entitled to esteem |
awkward | unfavourable, contrary, adverse |
base | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
bateless | unable to be blunted, permanently sharp |
bawdy | filthy, obscene, abominable |
bay | living area divided off within a house, gable-end |
beadle | parish constable |
beastly | beast-like, brutish, abominable |
beest-eating | drinking the milk produced after the birth of a calf [considered undrinkable, except by rustics] |
besort | befit, suit, be suitable for |
besort | retinue, entourage, suitable company |
best | most appropriate, most suitable |
best-boding | most favourable, most promising |
blame | blameworthy, culpable, guilty |
blessed, blest | capable of blessing, full of happiness |
bloody | able to cause bloodshed |
board | table, mealtimes |
board | table |
body forth | make available to the mind, give mental shape to |
boisterous | irritable, painful, irritating |
book | writing tablet |
bottomless | inexhaustible, unfathomable, infinite |
brassy | hard as brass, unfeeling, impenetrable |
brazen | everlasting, imperishable, impenetrable |
buff | close-fitting jacket made of buff worn by constables and soldiers |
cable | scope, reach |
caitiff | wretched, miserable, worthless |
caitiff | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
capable | sensitive, receptive, responsive |
capable | able to inherit, entitled to possess property |
capable | comprehensive, exhaustive, capacious |
capable | appreciative of, able to take in |
capable | open to, subject to, susceptible to |
capital | worthy of the death penalty, punishable by death |
carve | cut up meat at table |
casement | window [on hinges and able to be opened] |
casement | moveable section of a window, light |
causeless | outside the normal course of nature, inexplicable by natural causes |
cavaliero | gallant, valiant, honourable |
certain | reliable, trustworthy, definite |
certainty | inevitability, inescapable fact |
change | change of mind, changeableness, caprice |
changeable | of varying colour [when viewed from different angles], shot |
changeful | changing, variable, unreliable |
charge | money entrusted, valuables |
charitable | kindly, loving, warm-hearted |
chattels | moveable possessions |
choleric | irritable, angry, enraged |
closet | private repository for valuables, cabinet |
coasting | [unclear meaning] approachable, ready, friendly |
coherent | fitting, accordant, agreeable |
cold | hopeless, apathetic, miserable |
cold | bad, unwelcome, disagreeable |
colour | suitable appearance, appropriate character |
colourable | capable of being interpreted in many ways, conveniently plausible |
combustious | combustible, flammable, inflammable |
comfortable | cheerful, cheery, light-hearted |
comfortable | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
coming-on | amenable, agreeable, compliant |
commend | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
commendable | praiseworthy, deserving of approval |
compromise | settlement, solution, amicable arrangement |
comptible | sensitive, thin-skinned, impressionable |
comptless | incalculable, inestimable, immeasurable |
conformable | compliant, submissive, tractable |
confound | mix up, become indistinguishable |
congruent | fitting, apt, suitable |
conscionable | [unclear] conscientious, dedicated, scrupulous |
constable | leader of the Watch, chief officer |
constable | chief officer of the royal household [in England and France] |
constant | settled, stable, steady |
contemned | despised, contemptible, despicable |
contemptible | despised, despicable, lowly |
contemptuous | contemptible, despicable, loathsome |
content | agreeable, willing, ready |
contented | willing, ready, agreeable |
contented | not disposed to complain, amenable |
contrarious | adverse, unfavourable, hostile |
convenience | opportunity, occasion, suitable moment |
convenience | advantage, desirable feature, point of agreement |
convenient | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
convenient | [Q variant] fitting, suitable, appropriate |
cormorant | greedy, insatiable, all-devouring |
cormorant | glutton, gorger, insatiable eater |
costermonger | [sellers of fruit (originally ‘costard-apples’) and vegetables] barrow-boy, apple-seller |
counsel-keeping | able to keep secrets |
countenance | favourable appearance, support |
countenance | make one feel comfortable, encourage |
cover | lay the table |
crabbed | irritable, churlish, bad-tempered |
crabbed | frustrating, disagreeable, unpleasant |
crabbed | harsh, unpalatable, bitter |
credent | probable, likely |
credent | believable, credible, trustworthy |
cullionly | like a cullion [= rogue], rascally, despicable |
cunning | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
cureless | incurable, fatal, without remedy |
current | acceptable, up-to-date, fashionable |
damnable | deserving damnation, evil, in a state of mortal sin |
dark | unfavourable, malignant, evil |
dastard | dastardly, cowardly, despicable |
dazzle | grow dim, become unable to see properly |
dear | noble, honourable, worthy |
dear | of great worth, valuable, precious |
deceivable | deceitful, insincere |
deceivable | deceptive, illusory |
defensible | defendable, capable of providing a defence |
detested | detestable, loathsome, hateful |
diable | devil [Click on this word for a link to a translation of the French in this scene.] |
diable | devil ... thief |
dirty | repulsive, hateful, abominable |
disable | disparage, belittle, devalue |
disaster | inauspicious sight, unfavourable appearance |
disaster | unlucky star, unfavourable planet |
discomfortable | disheartening, soul-destroying, discouraging |
dishonest | dishonourable, discreditable, shameful |
dishonest | undutiful, unreliable, irresponsible |
dishonoured | dishonourable, dishonouring, shameful |
disputable | disputatious, argumentative, ready to argue |
distracted | irrational, foolish, unreasonable |
dividable | in a divided state, separated |
dividant | divisible, distinguishable, separable |
doughty-handed | valiant in fighting, formidable in combat |
dresser | serving-table, kitchen table |
drug-damned | damnable for its use of poisons, potion-cursed |
dulcet | sweet, mild, pleasant, agreeable |
dull | insensitive, incapable of sensation |
durance | durability, lasting nature; also: type of strong durable cloth |
easeful | comfortable, relaxing, soothing |
easy | comfortable, restful, agreeable |
easy | open, receptive, amenable |
easy | loose-fitting, comfortable |
easy-melting | pliable, manipulatable, easily persuaded |
endless | never-ending, impossible, unattainable |
endless | boundless, universal, impenetrable |
entertainment | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
equal | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
estimable | appreciative, full of regard |
everlasting | made of the durable material of an arresting officer's uniform |
evident | inevitable, certain, inescapable |
express | fixed, final, irrevocable |
exquisite | special, excellent, particularly valuable |
fable | speak falsely, lie, fabricate |
fadge | succeed, be suitable, turn out well |
fair | time of youth, favourable opportunity [as a young man] |
fair | favourable, unobstructed, clear |
fair | virtuous, honourable, upright |
fairest-boding | most favourable, most encouraging |
fair-play | chivalrous action, honourable conduct |
falliable | malapropism for ‘infallible’ |
fallow | area of arable land, ploughed field |
famous | memorable, glorious, bringing renown |
father | old man, venerable sir |
faultful | sinful, culpable, wicked |
faulty | guilty, blameworthy, culpable |
fear | formidableness, ability to inspire fear |
feeling | capable of sensation |
fellowly | companiable, sympathetic, of fellowship |
firm | stable, secure, settled |
fit | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
fit | ready, prepared, made suitable |
fitly | at the right time, at a suitable moment |
fixed | certain, indisputable, definite |
flat | stale, insipid, unpalatable |
fleeting | changeable, inconstant, fickle |
flexible | yielding, pliable, easily moved |
forthcoming | producable in court, available as evidence / as a witness |
fortunate | bringing good fortune, lucky, favourable |
foul | detestable, vile, loathsome |
foundation | charitable institution |
founded | firmly based, secure, stable |
frampold | disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody |
free | noble, honourable, worthy |
froward | adverse, unfavourable, contrary |
froward | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
furious | passionate, uproarious, excitable |
generative | male, capable of generation |
gentle | well-born, honourable, noble |
glutton | rich man in the Dives and Lazarus parable |
good | seasonable, appropriate, proper |
good | honest, virtuous, honourable |
good | make prosper, enable to succeed |
good | just, right, commendable |
good | amenable, tractable, manageable |
good life | comfortable position, respectable way of life |
good-presaging | favourable, propitious, auspicious |
Gordian knot | apparently unsolvable problem, extreme difficulty |
grace | success, favourable outcome, fortune |
graceful | favourable, friendly, approving |
gracious | pleasing, agreeable, inspired |
gracious | acceptable, righteous, full of favour |
grateful | pleasing, agreeable, gratifying |
great | valiant, noble, honourable |
grief-shot | grief-stricken, inconsolable |
grossness | unrefined nature, deplorable standard, coarseness |
guilty | shameful, culpable, reprehensible |
guilty | responsible [for], answerable [for] |
haggard | wild, unmanageable, untrainable |
haggard-like | wild, unmanageable, untrainable |
happy | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
hatch | (plural) movable deck planks |
hatchment | [heraldry] tablet displaying a person's coat-of-arms |
hazard | [royal tennis] opening in a court where a ball is unplayable [and thus a winning point is scored] |
headborough | parish officer, town constable |
helpless | unavailing, useless, unprofitable |
hip | [wrestling] at a disadvantage, in an unfavourable position |
hold | be equal to, be comparable to |
honest | honourable, respectable, upright |
honourable | honest, upright, dignified |
honourable | noble, distinguished, illustrious |
honoured | honourable, dignified, virtuous |
honour-owing | honour-owning, honourable |
hoodwinked | blindfolded, made unable to see |
hospitable | offering hospitality, affording welcome |
hostler | ostler, stableman, groom |
hour | (plural) fixed time, timetable |
housekeeper | householder, hospitable person |
hox | hamstring, disable, cripple |
humour | like the mood of, find enjoyable, indulge |
ill | poor, inadequate, miserable |
ill | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
ill-rooted | unstable, unsteady, likely to fall down |
imagined | all imaginable, as much as can be conceived |
impair | [unclear meaning] unworthy, dishonourable; harmful, injurious |
impart | provide, yield, make available |
impossible | incredible, inconceivable, preposterous |
improper | unfitting, unsuitable, inappropriate |
inaidible | unable to be assisted, incapable of being helped |
incapable | insensible, unconscious, incomprehending |
incapable | unable to take in, unable to hold |
incharitable | uncharitable |
incident | likely to happen, applicable, natural |
incontinent | unchaste, unable to restrain oneself |
inconvenient | unsuitable, inappropriate, out of place |
incredulous | incredible, unbelievable |
index | prologue, preface, table of contents |
indign | unworthy, shameful, dishonourable |
indistinguishable | shapeless, misshapen, disfigured |
indistinguished | limitless, unimaginable, beyond apprehension |
individable | indivisible [with no changes in the location of action]; or: unclassifiable |
indubitate | certain, undoubted, undeniable |
inevitable | unavoidable, unable to be averted |
inexecrable | inexorable, unmoveable, relentless; or: execrable, accursed, damnable |
inexorable | merciless, relentlessly severe |
infallible | unquestionable, definite, certain |
ingenious | alert, fully conscious, intelligent, capable |
ingrateful | unacceptable, displeasing, disagreeable |
inhabitable | uninhabitable, unlivable |
inherent | fixed, irremovable, permanent |
innumerable | incalculable, countless, immense |
insatiate | insatiable, never satisfied, voracious |
insensible | incapable of being perceived by the senses |
insociable | unsociable, lacking the benefits of society |
insociable | intolerable, impossible to associate with |
instant | immediately raisable, quickly mobilized |
insuppressive | insuppressible, irrepressible, indomitable |
inteemable | [debated meaning] unable to be poured out |
intenable | [debated meaning] unable to retain |
intolerable | excessive, exorbitant, exceedingly great |
intolerable | excessively, exceedingly, extremely |
intrenchant | uncuttable, incapable of being gashed |
invisible | unforseeable, unseeable, hidden |
irrecoverable | beyond redemption, past recovery |
irregulous | unruly, lawless, uncontrollable |
irremovable | immovable, inflexible, adamant |
joint ring | finger-ring made in two separable parts |
just | honourable, loyal, faithful |
just | justifiable, legitimate |
keep | keep [one's] promise, prove reliable |
kind | friendly, agreeable, pleasant |
kind | happy, good, favourable |
kindly | fitting, suitable |
knowing | knowledgeable, intelligent, perceptive |
lack-linen | badly dressed, disreputable |
lamentable | sorrowful, mournful, sad |
lawful | excusable, allowable, justifiable |
leisure | opportunity, moment, available time |
level | accessible, readily achievable |
liable | legally belonging, in her ownership |
liable | subject, legally bound |
liable | fitting, apt, suitable |
liberty | plays not written according to traditional rules of drama; also: district not subject to a sheriff's legal order [i.e. more suitable for theatres] |
like | likely, probable / probably |
like | similar to, comparable with |
litter | [transportable] bed, couch |
livery | badge, token, recognizable image |
lousy | contemptible, vile, despicable |
lusty | pleasing, pleasant, agreeable |
mad | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
main | very great, major, considerable |
man | [falconry] tame, make tractable |
manifested | plain, apparent, unmistakeable |
mantle | surface vegetable matter, covering |
mark | notable sight, object of serious attention |
market | marketing [i.e. profitable use] |
marvel | strange, remarkable |
masquing | elaborate, grotesque, suitable for use in a masque |
measurable | fitting, apt, suitable |
medicinable | curable, able to be healed |
medicinable | medicinal, healing, curative, restorative |
medicine potable | elixir believed to be of special efficacy because derived from gold |
meet | fit, suitable, right, proper |
meetly | quite good, moderate, reasonable |
memorize | make memorable, cause to be remembered |
merchant-marring | capable of damaging a merchant-ship |
merry | [of winds] favourable, helpful, advantageous |
mervailous | marvellous, amazing, remarkable |
mess | dining company, banqueting table |
method | table of contents, summary arrangement |
mirable | wonderful, marvellous |
miser | wretch, miserable being |
modest | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
moonish | changeable, fickle, capricious |
movable | (plural) personal possessions, private effects, pieces of property |
moveable | (plural) personal possessions, private effects, pieces of property |
multitudinous | myriad, innumerable; or: containing multitudes [of creatures] |
mutation | changeableness, instability, vacillation |
mystery | secret matter, inexplicable essence |
necessary | inevitable, unavoidable, certain |
necessary | providing a useful service, indispensable |
necessity | unavoidable event |
needful | necessary, needed, indispensable |
Nemean lion | monstrous lion, reputably invulnerable, from the region of Nemea; its destruction was one of the twelve labours of Hercules |
new-tuned | freshly coined, fashionable |
noble | valuable, precious, notable |
notable | observable, noticeable, perceptible |
notable | noted, notorious, conspicuous, infamous |
noted | recognizable, well-known, familiar |
notorious | notable, out-and-out, evident |
nut-hook | constable, beadle, officer |
oathable | oath-worthy, fit to take an oath |
odds | inequalities, unfavourable circumstances |
offenceless | incapable of causing offence, harmless |
officed | functional, working, serviceable |
officer | constable |
open | public, widely frequented, fashionable |
operative | effective, efficacious, capable of working |
opposeless | unable to be resisted, unchallengeable |
Orpheus | legendary Greek poet, able to charm beasts and even stones with his music |
out | at a loss, put out, nonplussed; unable to remember one's lines |
pageant | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
palpable | evident, obvious, apparent |
palpable-gross | obviously clumsy, plainly ignorant |
parable | indirect means, oblique utterance, similitude |
passable | veritable, real, tolerable |
past | incapable of |
past-proportion | immeasurableness, quantity beyond compare |
past-saving | beyond redemption, incapable of salvation |
pathetical | pathetic, miserable, deplorable |
pax | tablet bearing an image of the Crucifixion, used as a symbol of peace within the Mass |
peace | state of calm, amenable condition |
peck | circular vessel capable of holding a peck [quarter bushel] of goods |
peevish | fretful, irritable, ill-tempered |
peevish | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
penalty | punishable offence, criminal act |
penetrable | penetrating, piercing |
penetrable | receptive, susceptible, capable of being affected |
perdurable | everlasting, long-lasting, enduring |
place | in a suitable place |
plate | special tableware, household utensils of value |
plausive | pleasing, praiseworthy, laudable |
plausive | plausible, convincing, believable |
pleasant | pleasurable, enjoyable, pleasing |
pliant | suitable, opportune, favourable |
porridge | meat and vegetable stew or broth [reputed to produce strength] |
portable | bearable, supportable, endurable |
possitable | Welsh version of 'positively' |
potent | capable, accomplished, competent |
predestinate | fated, predestined, predictable |
pregnant | very likely, extremely probable |
pregnant | well-versed, knowledgeable |
present | ready, available, immediately accessible |
present | available means, current resources |
prettiness | pleasantness, agreeableness |
pretty | fair, considerable, ample |
prevent | spare, able to avoid |
privy | privately aware [of], secretly knowledgeable [about] |
probable | worthy of belief, sufficient proof |
probable | provable, demonstrable, attestable |
probable | plausible, believable, likely sounding |
probal | reasonable, sure to be approved by |
proclamation | reputation, favourable account, public standing |
prone | submissive, vulnerable, docile |
proof | impenetrable, impervious, sound |
proper | honest, honourable, worthy |
proportionable | proportional, comparable, commensurate [with] |
prosperous | favourable, happy, showing success |
prosperous | profitable, beneficial, leading to a successful outcome |
prosperous | favourable, sympathetic, well-disposed |
protractive | protracted, interminable, long-drawn-out |
proudest | eminent, notable, grand |
purse | resources, funds, available money |
put | set before, make available to |
questionable | inviting interrogation, of whom questions may be asked |
ransack-constraining | that makes plundering unavoidable |
ravenous | rapacious, predatory, insatiable |
rawness | unprotected state, vulnerable situation |
razorable | ready for shaving |
reason | reasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion |
reason | reasonable treatment, justified course of action |
reasonable | moderate, not excessive, fair-minded |
reasonable | endowed with reason, rational |
rebel | rebellious, uncontrollable, recalcitrant |
received | fashionable, accepted as a norm, generally adopted |
refractory | rebellious, obstinate, umanageable |
relish | be acceptable, find favour |
remarkable | wonderful, extraordinary, exceptional |
reprovable | blameworthy, reprehensible, deserving censure |
require | call up, make available |
respective | worthy of respect, estimable, inspiring admiration |
resting | stationary, unchanging, stable |
reverence | respected state, venerable condition |
right | veritable, true, good |
root | vegetable root |
ruthful | piteous, lamentable, woeful |
sable | black |
sable | black |
sable | rich fur [from the animal, sable], expensive garment |
salve | make more acceptable, soften down, account for |
savage | boorish, uncivil, unsociable |
scandalous | bringing dishonour, offensive, discreditable |
scurvy | worthless, wretched, disagreeable |
scurvy | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
season | opportunity, favourable moment |
seely | miserable, pathetic; or: simple-minded |
self-explication | being able to explain it to oneself |
self-unable | inadequate personal, poor and subjective |
semblable | likeness, fellow, match |
semblable | similar, like, comparable |
semblable | fellow-man, anything of the same nature |
sense | common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness |
senseless | lacking human sensation, incapable of feeling |
sensible | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
separable | which causes separation, with divisive power |
serve | provide opportunity [to], be favourable [to], favour |
service | table preparations for a meal |
serviceable | faithful, loyal, devoted, ready to serve |
serviceable | diligent, subservient, ready to do anything |
shape | be suitable, fit, accord |
sharp | angry, irritable, irascible |
ship-tire | fashionable head-dress shaped like a ship |
shunless | unavoidable, inescapable, certain |
sightless | dark, black, impenetrable |
silly | helpless, defenceless, vulnerable |
simple-time | summer-time [when aromatic herbs used as medicines (simples) were available] |
skittish | changeable, fickle, inconstant |
slanderous | disgraceful, shameful, discreditable |
slipper | slippery, shifty, unreliable |
smooth | gloss over, make less noticeable, camouflage |
smooth | plausible, glib, apparently amiable |
sober | moderate, reasonable, with no undue haste |
sociable | sensitive, responsive, sympathetic |
soft | sociable, pleasing, pleasant |
sorry | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
soundless | beyond the ability to sound, unfathomable |
speculative | seeing, observing, capable of vision |
Sphinx | female monster who killed people unable to answer its riddle |
splitting | capable of causing ships to be split asunder |
spread | lay the table |
stable | constant, immutable, firm |
stable | steady, poised, self-possessed |
stableness | stability |
staining | disgraceful, dishonourable, shameful |
stall | tether, settle as in a stable |
stanchless, staunchless | unquenchable, insatiable, incapable of being satisfied |
stand | be distinguishable, differ, remain separate |
stand | be acceptable as, be valid as |
stiff | grave, formidable, weighty |
stiff | disabled, incapacitated, unable to join in |
still | impassive, inscrutable |
store | available money, resources, means |
Strand | London street of fashionable merchants; also, of apprentices |
strange | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
strike | measure [of variable value - usually, a bushel] |
stubborn | stiff, intractable, unyielding |
sudden | unpredictable, prone to sudden violence |
sudden | unexpected, unpredictable, unlooked for |
sufficient | able, capable, competent |
sumless | incalculable, immeasurable, beyond estimation |
superfinical | Q alternative to 'super-serviceable' |
super-serviceable | offering service beyond what is needed, officious |
supportable | bearable, endurable, sustainable |
sure | certain, definite, reliable |
sure | harmless, innocuous, unable to cause damage |
sweet-suggesting | sweetly tempting, seductive, irresistable |
table | writing tablet, memo pad, notebook |
table | dinner table, dinner party |
table | tabulate, list, itemize |
table | tablet, surface, paintbook |
table | intimate, confidante |
table | [palmistry] area between various lines on the palm |
table | (plural) backgammon |
table-book | notebook, memo pad, memorandum book |
tablet | document presented within special covers |
tainted | corrupted, dishonourable, depraved |
taintingly | [probable error for] tauntingly |
take | clear the table |
tall | good, fine, capable |
teachy | irritable, peevish, fretful |
temper | mental balance, stable mind |
temporize | compromise, conform, become amenable |
tenable | kept secret, retained, kept back |
tender | pitiable, pathetic, moving |
termless | indescribable, beyond words |
testy | irritable, peevish, short-tempered |
tetchy | irritable, peevish, fretful |
thirdborough | parish officer, town constable |
three-man-song | capable of singing three-part songs |
thriftless | useless, worthless, unprofitable |
thrifty | worthy, estimable; also: stingy, frugal |
tickle | insecure, precarious, unstable |
time | right moment, favourable opportunity |
tinder-like | quick-tempered, inflammable, volatile |
tractable | compliant, manageable, governable |
trash | worthless person, disreputable individual |
trencher-knight | hero of the dinner-table, valiant eater |
true | honourable, virtuous, sincere |
true | reliable, trustworthy, dependable |
true | legitimate, rightful, honourable |
true-divining | capable of foretelling the truth |
true-fixed | firmly established, immovable, unwavering |
trustless | treacherous, untrustworthy, unreliable |
tune | fashionable speech, jargon |
tuneable | tuneful, musical, melodious |
Turnbull Street | disreputable London East End street, peopled by thieves and prostitutes |
twinned | indistinguishable, identical, closely linked |
unable | weak, feeble, impotent |
unable | inadequate, insufficient, incompetent |
unagreeable | disagreeable, unsuited, uncongenial |
unavoided | unavoidable, inevitable, inescapable |
unbounded | unrestrained, uninhibited, uncontrollable |
uncapable | incapable, unable [to do something] |
uncharge | be unable to accuse, acquit of blame |
uncomfortable | comfortless, disquieting, uneasy |
uncomfortable | comfortless, inconsolable, heartbreaking |
uncomprehensive | fathomless, boundless, immeasurable |
unconfinable | limitless, boundless, infinite |
unconstant | changeable, fickle, unpredictable |
uncounted | uncountable, innumerable |
uncurable | incurable, hopeless, irretrievable |
uncurrent | unacceptable, not legally current, worthless |
under-honest | less than honourable |
undiscernible | indiscernible, undiscoverable |
undistinguishable | unrecognizable, undetectable, impossible to pick out |
uneasy | uncomfortable, causing discomfort |
unfeeling | incapable of feeling, insensible |
unfirm | unstable, not compact, of loose consistency |
unhappy | hapless, miserable, wretched |
unhappy | objectionable, harsh, bad-tempered |
unhurtful | harmless, innocuous, incapable of causing injury |
unlike | unlikely, improbable, doubtful |
unlike | unlikely, incredible, unbelievable |
unlooked-for | undesirable, unwelcome, disagreeable |
unlucky | unfortunate, lamentable, disastrous |
unmake | undo, destroy, make incapable |
unmeet | unfitting, unsuitable, improper |
unmeritable | unworthy, undeserving, lacking in merit |
unmitigable | implacable, unappeasable, uncompromising |
unnoble | ignoble, dishonourable, disgraceful |
unnoted | hardly noticeable, not particularly observed |
unnumbered | innumerable, countless, uncountable |
unparagoned | unsurpassable, matchless, not able to be excelled |
unpeaceable | quarrelsome, contentious, noisily argumentative |
unpossessing | unable to inherit property |
unprizable | inestimable, beyond price |
unprizable | worthless, of little value |
unquestionable | irritable when spoken to, impatient when questioned |
unreasonable | lacking the faculty of reason, irrational |
unrecalling | irrevocable, undoable, irreversible |
unreconciliable | unreconcilable, in perpetual conflict |
unrecuring | incurable, terminal, allowing no recovery |
unremovable | immovable, firm, constant |
unsatiate | insatiable, never satisfied, voracious |
unsatisfied | unsatisfiable, insatiable |
unseasonable | unsuitable, inappropriate, unwelcome |
unseasonable | not in the hunting season |
unseasoned | unseasonable, inopportune, badly timed |
unsevered | inseparable, intimate, united |
unshunned | unshunnable, unavoidable |
unsorted | unsuitable, unfit, badly chosen |
unspeakable | indescribable, inexpressible, beyond description |
unspeaking | unable to speak out, incapable of speech |
unsquared | badly fitting, unsuitable, unbecoming |
unstanched | unquenchable, insatiable, unable to be satisfied |
unsuitable | unfashionable, old-fashioned, passe |
untirable | tireless, inexhaustible, indefatigable |
untuneable | unsuitable, disagreeable; or: unmelodious |
untuned | disagreeable, distressing, rude |
unvalued | invaluable, of great worth |
unvulnerable | invulnerable, unassailable |
unwedgeable | unsplittable, incapable of being cleft |
utter | offer for sale, dispense, make available |
vanity | worthlessness, futility, unprofitable way of life |
vantage | right moment, suitable opportunity |
variable | varied, diverse, different |
vegetive | plant, vegetable |
vendible | saleable, marketable, sought-after |
vendible | marriageable |
venerable | commanding esteem, deserving of great respect |
vengeance | formidable, tremendous, terrific |
viewless | invisible, unseeable |
vile | despicable, disgusting, abhorrent |
virtuous | capable of producing great growth, beneficial |
virtuous | arising from virtuous practice, justifiable, well-warranted |
voluble | changeable, inconstant, mutable |
wanton | equivocal, ambiguous, uncontrollable |
warrant | allowed, warranted, justifiable |
waxen | written on wax, perishable, quickly worn away |
wayward | perverse, unreasonable, awkward |
wayward | changeable, capricious, erratic |
weak | contemptible, despicable, dishonourable |
wearing | most unfashionable, least stylish |
well-found | commendable, meritorious, laudable |
well-found | of proven merit, of established reputation, commendable |
wholesome | reasonable, sensible, rational |
wholesome | profitable, valuable, promoting well-being |
wholesome-profitable | beneficial to well-being |
winter | aged, venerable |
wise | informed, well-aware, knowledgeable |
woe | pitiable creature, mournful sight |
wondrous | unbelievable, bizarre, strange |
worship | dignified ease, comfortable dignity |
worst | lowest, most despicable |
worthy | estimable, admirable, heroic |
woundless | invulnerable, that cannot be hurt |
writ | plays written according to traditional rules of drama; also: a district of the city subject to a sheriff's legal order [i.e. less suitable for theatres] |
yare | [nautical] manageable, easy to manouevre, ready for sea |
younker | fashionable young man, fine young gentleman |