This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| abide (v.) | stay, remain, stop [in a position] |
| abject (adj.) | mean-spirited, despicable, contemptible |
| abject (adj.) | mean-spirited, despicable, contemptible |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| abruption (n.) | breaking-off, interruption, hesitation |
| accent (n.) | sound, voice quality, way of talking |
| accepted (adj.) | acceptable |
| accord (n.) | agreement, assent, consent |
| accosting (n.) | [unclear meaning] making of advances, coming on |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| adamant (n.) | legendary substance of great hardness and magnetism |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addle (adj.) | addled, rotten, putrid |
| address (v.) | prepare, make ready, poise to act |
| address (v.) | prepare, make ready, poise to act |
| admit (v.) | be compatible with, be capable of |
| admonishment (n.) | warning, caution |
| advanced (adj.) | raised up, held high, uplifted |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advantage (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| advantageous (adj.) | providing advantage, opportune, timely |
| adversity (n.) | piece of perversity, quibbler |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make aware, inform, notify; warn |
| Aeneas (n.) | [pron: e'nayas] Trojan hero, son of Anchises and Aphrodite; in Roman legend, the ancestor of the Romans |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affined (adj.) | related, connected, affiliated |
| affront (v.) | equal, put in balance, set face to face |
| afield, a-field (adv.) | on the field of battle |
| afield, a-field (adv.) | on the field of battle |
| afoot (adv.) | on foot |
| Afric (adj.) | African |
| Agamemnon (n.) | [pron: aga'memnon] commander of the Greek forces at Troy, married to Clytemnestra |
| ague (n.) | fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever] |
| achievement (n.) | feat, accomplishment, successful action |
| Achilles (n.) | [pron: a'kileez] son of Peleus and Thetis; only his spear could heal the wounds it made |
| airy (adj.) | carried by the wind, widely acknowledged |
| Ajax (n.) | [pron: 'ayjaks, OP also a'jayks] son of Telemon, king of Salamis (also called Ajax Telemonius); fought against Troy; proverbial for his size and strength |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| allayment (n.) | modifying agent, countermeasure, mitigation |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, commend, receive [with praise] |
| allowance (n.) | acknowledgement, admission, confirmation |
| allowance (n.) | regard, respect, reputation |
| alone (adj.) | unique, matchless, having no equal |
| amain (adv.) | forcefully, with all one's might |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazement (n.) | alarm, apprehension, fear |
| amazement (n.) | alarm, apprehension, fear |
| amazement (n.) | bewilderment, perplexity, distraction |
| ample (adj.) | full, complete, absolute |
| and, an (conj.) | as if |
| and, an (conj.) | as if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| Anchises (n.) | [an'kiyseez] father of Aeneas, who saves him from blazing Troy by carrying him out of the city on his shoulders |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | engage with, encounter, meet [in fight] |
| answer (v.) | live up to, correspond to, be equal to |
| answer (v.) | act along with, sustain, respond to |
| answer (v.) | respond, react |
| antic, antick(e), antique (n.) | grotesque figure, grinning jester, buffoon |
| antiquary (adj.) | ancient, olden, former |
| Apollo (n.) | Greek sun god, who pulls the sun across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot; god of prophecy [speaking through the Delphi oracle, poetry, music, archery, and healing |
| Apollo (n.) | Greek sun god, who pulls the sun across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot; god of prophecy [speaking through the Delphi oracle, poetry, music, archery, and healing |
| appal (v.) | turn pale, terrify, dismay |
| appertainments (n.) | appurtenances, trappings, prerogatives |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| appetite (n.) | desire, longing, inclination, fancy |
| appetite (n.) | sexual desire, passion |
| appointment (n.) | equipment, effects, weaponry |
| apprehend (v.) | be apprehensive about, fear |
| apprehend (v.) | perceive the significance, discern, grasp the matter [of] |
| apprehension (n.) | conception, grasping by the mind, awareness |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| Aquilon (n.) | north wind |
| arbitrator (n.) | one who brings to a conclusion, resolver |
| argument (n.) | quarrel, dispute, point of contention |
| argument (n.) | quarrel, dispute, point of contention |
| argument (n.) | story, subject, plot |
| argument (n.) | cause, reason [for a dispute] |
| argument (n.) | cause, reason [for a dispute] |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| Argus (n.) | hundred-eyed guard of Io, a heifer; Hermes killed him to rescue Io, and Hera then transferred his many eyes to the peacock’s tail |
| Ariachne (n.) | [pron: ari'aknee] weaver from Lydia, who challenged Athene to a contest; when Ariachne’s work was seen to be superior, Athene destroyed it, and Ariachne hanged herself; Athene saved her, but changed her into a spider; also known as Arachne |
| Aristotle (n.) | [pron: 'aristotl] Greek philosopher, 4th-c BC |
| arms (n.) | weapons, armaments |
| artist (n.) | scholar, intellectual, learned man |
| aspect (n.) | [astrology] influential phase, direction of alignment |
| assinico, asinico, assenego (n.) | [pron: asi'neekoh] little ass, donkey, dolt |
| assubjugate (v.) | reduce to subjugation, demean, debase |
| astronomer (n.) | astrologer |
| attach (v.) | seize, take hold of, grip |
| attachment (n.) | seizure, arrest, confinement |
| attaint (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, corruption |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attest (n.) | evidence, witness, testimony |
| attest (v.) | call as witnesses |
| attribute (n.) | reputation, credit, honour |
| attributive (adj.) | [Q variant] attaching excellence, ascribing worth |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| authentic (adj.) | valid, authoritative, credible |
| authentic (adj.) | valid, authoritative, credible |
| author (n.) | creator, originator, instigator |
| avoid (v.) | repudiate, deny, reject |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| axletree, axle-tree (n.) | pivot, spindle, axis [around which the heavenly bodies revolve] |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| bait (n.) | morsel, snack, titbit |
| balm (n.) | soothing ointment, salve; soothing treatment |
| bane (n.) | ruin, woe, destruction |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | non-precious, worthless, of low value |
| base (n.) | foundation, supporting structure |
| basis (n.) | base, foot, foundation |
| bauble (adj.) | like a toy, paltry, insignificant |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| beam (n.) | large wooden staff, lance, club |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | be endowed with, have, possess |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | escort, accompany, go along with |
| bearer (n.) | possessor, owner, holder |
| beastly (adv.) | like an animal, in a beastly manner |
| beaver (n.) | visor of a helmet, face-guard |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| beef-witted (adj.) | beef-brained, thick-headed, brainless |
| beggar (v.) | rate as worthless, esteem to be of no value |
| beguile (v.) | deprive by deception, cheat out of |
| behold (v.) | observe, regard, maintain |
| beholding (n.) | regard, attention, contemplation |
| belching (adj.) | spouting, spurting |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | give way, bow, submit |
| bending (adj.) | bowing, reverential, respectful |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| benumbed (adj.) | paralysed, deprived of strength |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beseech (n.) | beseeching, entreaty, petition |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| bestow (v.) | give as a gift [to], present [with] |
| bestowing (n.) | use, function, employment |
| betimes (adv.) | speedily, soon, in a short time |
| bias (adj.) | swollen like the biased side of a bowl |
| bias (adv.) | awry, wrong, amiss |
| bias-drawing (n.) | turning away from the truth, crooked dealing |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| bid (v.), past form bade | pray, entreat, beg, ask |
| bifold, by-fold (adj.) | twofold, double |
| billing (n.) | kissing, caressing [as doves] |
| bite (v.) | speak bitterly, inveigh, carp |
| blab (v.) | talk indiscreetly, betray secrets |
| blackamoor (n.) | dark-skinned African |
| bladder (n.) | cavity, vessel [of the body] |
| blank charter, blank (n.) | promissory document with the amount to pay left open |
| blench (v.) | flinch, start, shrink |
| blench (v.) | flinch, start, shrink |
| blind (adj.) | dark, black |
| blockish (adj.) | thick, obtuse, stupid |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | anger, temper, passion |
| blood (n.) | anger, temper, passion |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| bloody (adj.) | bloodthirsty, warlike, ferocious |
| blow (v.) | puff up, swell, inflate |
| bob (v.) | punch, strike, buffet |
| bob (v.) | swindle, cheat, get by deception |
| bode (v.) | promise, predict, forecast |
| bodement (n.) | omen, portent, augury |
| bolting (n.) | [of flour] sifting |
| bone (n.) | body, physique, bodily frame |
| bone-ache (n.), Neapolitan bone-ache | [pain in the bones from Naples] syphilis, venereal disease |
| bone-ache (n.), Neapolitan bone-ache | [pain in the bones from Naples] syphilis, venereal disease |
| book, without | off by heart, by rote |
| boot (n.) | additional element, something added to the bargain |
| boot, to | in addition, as well |
| Boreas (n.) | [pron: 'borias] Greek god of the north wind |
| borne (adj.) | behaved, conducted, mannered |
| bosom (n.) | surface |
| botch (n.) | tumour, boil, ulcer |
| botchy (adj.) | enveloped in sores [botches], tumour-covered |
| bound (v.) | contain, enclose, confine |
| bounded (adj.) | confined, enclosed, operating within limits |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bourn (n.) | frontier, destination, boundary |
| bowels (n.) | feelings, sensitivity, heart |
| bowels (n.) | feelings, sensitivity, heart |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| bragless (adj.) | without vain boast, without gloating |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (n.) | boast, bravado, blustering threat |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravely (adv.) | showily, with great display, with a fine flourish |
| brawn (n.) | muscular arm, sturdy limb |
| breach (n.) | tear, gap, hole |
| break (on, upon) (v.) | [of jokes] crack, make |
| break (v.) | interrupt, break in on, cut in on |
| break out (v.) | rush out, come out |
| breath (n.) | breathing-space, respite |
| breath (n.) | breather, exercising, breath of fresh air |
| breath (n.) | breather, exercising, breath of fresh air |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breese, breeze (n.) | gadfly |
| brew (v.) | dilute, water down |
| Briareus (n.) | [bri'arius] son of Uranus and Gaea; legendary monster with 100 arms and 50 heads who fought and defeated the Titans for Zeus |
| bring forth (v.) | express, utter, voice |
| bring off (v.) | rescue, save, deliver |
| broad (adj.) | high and mighty, arrogant |
| broil (n.) | turmoil, confused fighting, battle |
| broil (v.) | bask, glow, warm [from] |
| broken (adj.) | arranged for different groups of instruments |
| broken (adj.) | disjointed, fragmentary, disconnected |
| broker, broker-between (n.) | go-between, intermediary, agent |
| broker-lackey (n.) | abject go-between, pander [sic] |
| brooch (n.) | jewel, ornament |
| brotherhood (n.) | guild, fraternity, society |
| brown (adj.) | of dark complexion, sunburnt, burnished |
| bruit (n.) | news, rumour, tidings |
| brush (n.) | hostile meeting, collision, forceful encounter |
| bugbear (n.) | hobgoblin, bogeyman |
| building (n.) | edifice, construction |
| bulk (n.) | body, trunk, frame |
| bur, burr (n.) | clinger, person difficult to shake off |
| burden, burthen (n.) | capacity, load, weight |
| buss (v.) | kiss wantonly, smack against |
| butt (n.) | large cask, barrel |
| buy and sell, past form bought and sold | betray, exploit, treat treacherously |
| by and by (adv.) | shortly, soon, before long |
| caduceus (n.) | [pron: ka'dyoosius] heraldic wand [in the case of Mercury, entwined with two serpents] |
| calumniate (v.) | deal with slanders, handle defamation |
| calumniating (adj.) | slandering, defaming, reviling |
| Cancer (n.) | fourth sign of the zodiac, associated with heat |
| canonize (v.) | glorify, immortalize, exalt |
| capable (adj.) | sensitive, receptive, responsive |
| capocchia (n.) | simpleton, dolt, fool |
| captain-general (n.) | commander-in-chief |
| care (n.) | attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence |
| care (n.) | attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence |
| care (v.) | feel concern, be anxious, trouble oneself |
| careless (adj.) | casual, informal, free and easy |
| carriage (n.) | conduct, management, course of action |
| carrion (adj.) | loathsome, vile, disgusting, corrupting |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| carry it (away) | [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed |
| carry it (away) | [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed |
| case (v.) | hide, conceal, cover up |
| casque, caske (n.) | helmet |
| catling (n.) | catgut string |
| centre (n.) | centre of the earth, axis |
| centre (n.) | earth [seen as centre of the Ptolemaic universe] |
| Cerberus (n.) | ['sairberus] three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld, originally 50-headed; charmed to sleep by Orpheus during his quest to rescue Euridice |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| circumvention (n.) | craft, outwitting, getting the better of [someone] |
| clapper-claw (v.) | beat up, thrash, scratch |
| close (v.) | embrace, cuddle, hug |
| closet-war (n.) | armchair strategy |
| clotpoll, clotpole, clatpole (n.) | blockhead, dolt, numskull |
| co-act (v.) | behave together, carry on |
| coasting (adj.) | [unclear meaning] approachable, ready, friendly |
| cobloaf (n.) | small round lumpish loaf |
| cogging (adj.) | deceiving, cheating, double-crossing |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| colossus-wise (adv.) | like a colossus, with legs astride |
| combat (n.) | duel, trial by duel |
| come upon (v.) | approach, descend on |
| comer (n.) | newcomer, arrival, new visitor |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commerce (n.) | dealings, transactions, intercourse |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commixion, commixtion (n.) | commixture, make-up, physical blending |
| commodious (adj.) | accommodating, compliant, obliging |
| commotion (n.) | perturbation, agitation, disturbed excitement |
| compare (n.) | comparison, simile, analogy |
| compass (v.) | embrace, enfold |
| compassed (adj.) | curved, rounded, arched |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | fully equipped, with everything present |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | accomplished, consummate, thorough |
| complimental (adj.) | ceremonial, courteous, full of compliments |
| compose (v.) | make up, produce, fashion |
| composure (n.) | combination, bond, coming together |
| composure (n.) | character, temperament, make-up |
| con (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| conceit (n.) | imagination, fancy, wit |
| conception (n.) | design, plan, notion |
| conclude (v.) | decide, resolve, settle |
| concupy (n.) | concubine, mistress; or: concupiscence, lust |
| condition (n.) | provision, stipulation, proviso |
| condition (n.) | accepted rule, agreed procedure |
| condition (n.) | position, social rank, station |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| conduce (v.) | go on, carry on, take place |
| conduce (v.) | lead, tend, contribute |
| confession (n.) | acknowledgement, avowal |
| conflux (n.) | confluence, conjunction, flowing together |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| conjecture (n.) | forecast, prediction, prognostication |
| conjure (v.) | engage in magic, cast spells, invoke supernatural aid |
| conjure (v.) | bring about [as if by magic], cause to appear |
| consanguinity (n.) | kinship, blood relationship |
| consent (v.) | agree, concur, acquiesce |
| consigned (adj.) | entrusted, committed, delivered |
| conspire (v.) | practise, contrive, plot |
| constantly (adv.) | assuredly, firmly, certainly, confidently |
| constringe (v.) | compress, squeeze, draw together |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| convenience (n.) | advantage, desirable feature, point of agreement |
| convince (v.) | convict, prove guilty |
| convive (v.) | feast together, enjoy a banquet |
| cope, cope with (v.) | be a match for, stand up to |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| copper (adj.) | copper-coloured |
| core (n.) | enclosed body, contained corpse |
| cormorant (adj.) | greedy, insatiable, all-devouring |
| correct (v.) | punish, chastise, reprimand |
| correction (n.) | punishment, retribution, rebuke |
| corresponsive (adj.) | corresponding, equivalent, analogous |
| corrival, co-rival (v.) | vie with, compete with, be a rival of |
| corrupt (v.) | bribe, grease the palms of |
| couch (v.) | conceal, hide, lie hidden |
| countenance (n.) | expression, look, face |
| counter, compter (n.) | round piece of metal used for counting |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | curtsy, bow, gesture of respect |
| cousin-german (n.) | first cousin |
| craft (n.) | cunning, deceit, guile |
| craft (n.) | cunning, deceit, guile |
| crafty-swearing (adj.) | making devious vows |
| cram up (v.) | force into a small space, stuff in |
| crammed (adj.) | overfed, stuffed to excess |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| credence (n.) | faith, confidence, trust |
| Cressid, Cressida | fickle daughter of Calchas, a priest of Troy; beloved by Troilus, a Trojan prince, she deserted him for Diomed; character in Troilus and Cressida |
| crest (n.) | [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece |
| crest (n.) | [originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown up (v.) | add regal status to, dignify |
| crownet (n.) | coronet, crown |
| cry (n.) | acclaim, shout of approval |
| cry on (v.) | shout out, call out about |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cull (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curious (adj.) | hidden, subtle, minute |
| dainty (adj.) | fastidious, scrupulous, refined, particular |
| dainty (adj.) | delicately pretty, of tender beauty |
| Daphne (n.) | nymph loved by Apollo; chased by the god, she was saved by being turned into a laurel, which became Apollo's sacred tree |
| Dardan, Dardania (n.) | region in W Turkey in which Troy was the capital |
| darking (n.) | darkening, setting |
| daw (n.) | jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool |
| days, by | every day, day by day |
| deadly (adv.) | mortally, fatally |
| dear (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| dear (adj.) | of great worth, valuable, precious |
| dear (adj.) | heartfelt, earnest, zealous |
| death-token | fatal symptom, death-like sign |
| debonair (adj.) | gracious, courtly, of gentle disposition |
| deceive (v.) | delude, mislead, take in |
| deceptious (adj.) | deceptive, misleading, deceiving |
| decline (v.) | go systematically through, recite in order |
| decline (v.) | fall, descend, come down |
| declined (n.) | vanquished person, someone brought down |
| declined (n.) | vanquished person, someone brought down |
| deedless (adj.) | performing no deeds, inactive |
| deem (n.) | thought, notion, opinion |
| deep-drawing (adj.) | displacing great depth of water, heavily-laden |
| degree (n.) | respect, way, manner |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| deject (adj.) | dejected, downcast, cast down |
| deject (v.) | lower, reduce, lessen |
| deliver (v.) | hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] |
| demand (n.) | question, enquiry, request |
| demand (n.) | question, enquiry, request |
| deny (v.) | disown, disavow, renounce |
| depend (v.) | have consequences for, menace, hover over |
| depend on / upon (v.) | serve, wait on, be a dependant of |
| depravation (n.) | depravity, corruption, moral degeneracy |
| deputation (n.) | position, office, appointment |
| deracinate (v.) | uproot, pluck up, eradicate |
| derive (v.) | explain, justify, give the basis of |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desert, desart (n.) | worthy deed, meritorious action |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| desire (v.) | request, wish, ask [for] |
| desire (v.) | request, wish, ask [for] |
| desire (v.) | invite, welcome, request the presence of |
| despiteful (adj.) | cruel, spiteful, malicious |
| destiny (n.) | divine power, fate [one of the three Fates] |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| dexter (adj.) | [heraldry] of the right side |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| dignity (n.) | worth, nobleness, excellence |
| dilated (adj.) | ample, extensive, diffuse |
| diminutive (n.) | undersized person, very small being |
| Diomed, Diomede (n.) | Greek hero in the Trojan War; lover of Cressida |
| directive (adj.) | subject to direction, under the control [of] |
| discipline (n.) | learning, schooling, course of instruction |
| discipline (v.) | teach, train, instruct |
| discomfort (v.) | discourage, dishearten, dispirit |
| discourse (n.) | course, process, manner |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | rationality, faculty of understanding |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | expose, uncover, give away |
| discovery (n.) | disclosure, admission, revelation |
| disdain (n.) | vexation, frustration, wounded feeling |
| discharge (n.) | performance, fulfilment, execution |
| discharge (v.) | fulfil, execute, perform |
| dislike (n.) | discord, disagreement, dissension |
| disme (n.) | [pron: diym] tenth person killed |
| disorbed (adj.) | removed from its sphere, knocked out of its orbit |
| dispose (n.) | disposition, manner, bearing |
| disposed (adj.) | arranged, placed, distributed |
| disposer (n.) | [unclear meaning] one who makes arrangements, one who can handle [a person] |
| disposition (n.) | control, direction, management |
| disprise, disprize (v.) | undervalue, disparage, hold in contempt |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| dissolve (v.) | loosen, release, set free |
| distain (v.) | dishonour, defile, corrupt |
| distaste (v.) | dislike, not relish, be averse to |
| distaste (v.) | make distasteful, destroy the relish of |
| distaste (v.) | make distasteful, destroy the relish of |
| distempered (adj.) | disordered, disturbed, diseased |
| distinction (n.) | act of distinguishing, discrimination, differentiation |
| distinction (n.) | act of distinguishing, discrimination, differentiation |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| distraction (n.) | perturbation, agitation, frenzied state |
| dividable (adj.) | in a divided state, separated |
| divine (adj.) | godlike, sacred, blessed |
| dizzy (v.) | make dizzy, confuse, bewilder |
| do (v.) | perform, play one's part, act |
| do (v.) | go on, carry on |
| doff (v.) | throw off, get rid of, do away with |
| dog (v.) | follow closely, pursue like a dog |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| dote (v.) | become deranged, behave foolishly |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| draught (n.) | privy, cesspool, sewer |
| drave (v.) | drove [past form of 'drive'] |
| draw (v.) | carry a burden, drag a load |
| draw (v.) | proceed, move, progress |
| draw (v.) | bring together, draw in, gather |
| drayman (n.) | man who drives a cart without wheels [a dray] |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dreadful (adj.) | inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting |
| dreadful (adj.) | inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting |
| dreadful (adj.) | inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting |
| dreg (n.) | impurity, corruption, defiling matter |
| dress (v.) | prepare, make ready |
| drift (n.) | direction, progress, course |
| dross (n.) | impure matter, tainted substance, rubbish |
| dry (adj.) | dried, withered, shrivelled |
| dry (adj.) | barren, arid, yielding no result |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| dumb-discoursive (adj.) | silently persuasive, with compelling silent arguments |
| ease (n.) | comfort, relief, solace |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | purpose, end, intended deed |
| effeminate (adj.) | feeble, soft, unmanly |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| element (n.) | (plural) substances from which all material things are made [believed to be earth, water, air, fire] |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| embassy (n.) | ambassadorial role, function as ambassador |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| embrasure (n.) | embrace, clasping |
| eminence (n.) | superiority, mastery, advantage |
| emulation (n.) | ambitious rivalry, contention, conflict |
| emulation (n.) | ambitious rivalry, contention, conflict |
| emulation (n.) | ambitious rivalry, contention, conflict |
| emulation (n.) | ambitious rivalry, contention, conflict |
| emulous (adj.) | rivalling, competing, emulating |
| emulous (adj.) | envious, filled with rivalry, greedy for praise |
| emulous (adj.) | envious, filled with rivalry, greedy for praise |
| emulous (adj.) | envious, filled with rivalry, greedy for praise |
| encounterer (n.) | flirt, coquette, tease |
| enfreed (adj.) | liberated, released |
| engage (v.) | enter into combat, make an attack |
| engaged (adj.) | pledged, bound, sworn |
| engendering (n.) | begetting, breeding, multiplying |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| engineer, enginer (n.) | constructor of military works; plotter, contriver |
| enlard (v.) | smear with grease, add fatty juice to |
| enrapt (adj.) | enraptured, inspired, carried away |
| entertain (v.) | cherish, harbour, welcome |
| entertain (v.) | receive, admit, let in |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | treat, handle, deal with |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | persuade, prevail upon |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | persuade, prevail upon |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| errant (adj.) | wandering, straying, erring |
| error (n.) | deceit, falsehood, deception |
| esperance (n.) | hope, expectation, optimism |
| espy (v.) | catch sight of, discern, see |
| estimate (n.) | value, esteem, estimation |
| estimation (n.) | valued object, treasure |
| even, e'en (adv.) | just, exactly |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| exact (adj.) | accomplished, highly skilled, expert |
| example (v.) | find an example for, provide a model for |
| exasperate (adj.) | enraged, incensed, angered |
| excitement (n.) | incentive, encouragement, exhortation |
| exclaim (n.) | exclamation, outcry, protest |
| execration (n.) | curse, imprecation, denunciation |
| execute (v.) | implement, activate, bring into operation |
| execution (n.) | killing, slaying, slaughter |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exercise (n.) | manly sport, martial practice |
| expect (n.) | expectation, anticipation |
| expectance (n.) | expectant state, watchful anticipation |
| expecter (n.) | person awaiting news |
| expostulation (n.) | protestation, reproof, remonstration |
| exposure (n.) | unprotected state, defensive weakness, vulnerability |
| expressure (n.) | expression, picture, image |
| extant (n.) | current, present, immediate |
| extend (v.) | [unclear meaning] react to; evaluate; enlarge in scope |
| extenuate (v.) | mitigate, lessen, tone down |
| eye (v.) | watch carefully, pay attention to |
| faction (n.) | forming into a group |
| faction (n.) | party, group, set [of people] |
| faction (n.) | party, group, set [of people] |
| faction (n.) | quarrel, squabble, dissension |
| factious (adj.) | sectarian, partisan, arising from factions |
| factious (adj.) | sectarian, partisan, arising from factions |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (v.) | lose courage, show fear, lose heart, take fright |
| fair (adj.) | fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | good, elegant, fine |
| fair (adj.) | plausible, flattering, seductive |
| fair (adj.) | appropriate, courteous, pleasing |
| fair (adj.) | appropriate, courteous, pleasing |
| fair (adj.) | appropriate, courteous, pleasing |
| fair (adj.) | fortunate, favoured |
| fair (adj.) | virtuous, honourable, upright |
| fair (adj.) | virtuous, honourable, upright |
| fair (adv.) | in full view |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fair (adv.) | successfully, promisingly, favourably |
| fair (n.) | fair face, beauty |
| fair (n.) | fortune, happiness, favour |
| fairly (adv.) | neatly, elegantly, handsomely, beautifully |
| fairly (adv.) | fully, completely, entirely |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | reliability, dependability, trustworthiness |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| falling in (n.) | reconciliation, coming together |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (n.) | false person, deceiver |
| fame (n.) | reputation, renown, character |
| fame (n.) | reputation, renown, character |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (v.) | like, love, admire |
| farce, force (v.) | stuff, cram |
| farce, force (v.) | stuff, cram |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion in (v.) | frame, work in, introduce |
| fat (v.) | fatten, feed up, nourish |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fee-farm (n.) | [legal] state of tenure granted in perpetuity |
| fee-simple, fee simple (n.) | private estate [belonging to the owner and his heirs for ever]; permanent lease, full possession |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| feverous (adj.) | feverish, restless |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| figure (n.) | form, design, shape, conception |
| figure (n.) | form, design, shape, conception |
| fill (n.) | (plural) shafts of a cart |
| fillip, fillop (v.) | strike smartly against, tap against, touch |
| fine (adj.) | clear, pure |
| firstling (n.) | first result, opening event |
| fit (n.) | spasm, short burst |
| fitchew, fichew, ficho (n.) | polecat, skunk; also: prostitute |
| fitness (n.) | state of readiness, being properly prepared |
| fixure (n.) | stability, fixed position, settled state |
| flaming (adj.) | extravagant, high-flown, vividly elaborate |
| flat (adj.) | stale, insipid, unpalatable |
| flexure (n.) | bending [the knee or head], bowing |
| flood (n.) | sea, deep, waves, rushing water |
| flood, in | at its height, in its prime |
| foil (v.) | defeat, overcome; throw [in wrestling] |
| folly (n.) | wantonness, lewdness |
| folly (n.) | wantonness, lewdness |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fool (n.) | plaything, pawn, puppet |
| footing (n.) | footfall, footsteps, strides |
| footing, set | set foot |
| force (n.) | physical strength, might, vigour |
| forceless (adj.) | effortless, easy-going, nonchalant |
| forehand, fore-hand (n.) | leading power, mainstay, linchpin |
| forehead (n.) | commanding countenance, assurance, audacity |
| forestall (v.) | prevent, stop, intercept, waylay |
| forestall (v.) | prevent, stop, intercept, waylay |
| forfeit (n.) | someone defeated and in danger of death |
| forked (adj.) | two-horned |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forthright (n.) | straight path, direct course |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| fraction (n.) | quarrelling, discord, dissension |
| fraction (n.) | fragment, scrap, shred |
| fragment (n.) | scrap of food, left-over |
| frankly (adv.) | freely, without restraint, unrestrictedly |
| frankly (adv.) | freely, without restraint, unrestrictedly |
| fraught (adj.) | filled, laden, packed |
| fraughtage (n.) | luggage, freight, cargo |
| fray (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare [by] |
| free (adj.) | [unclear meaning] not in formal marching order; quick |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| fresh (adj.) | refreshed, invigorated, renewed |
| friend (v.) | befriend, sustain, assist |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frush (v.) | smash, strike violently |
| fry (v.) | burn with lust; or: burn in hell |
| fulfilling (adj.) | fitting exactly, well-complementing |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| full (n.) | fullness, entire range, complete scope |
| full, in the | to the full, amply |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| fusty (adj.) | musty, mouldy, stale-smelling |
| fusty (adj.) | musty, mouldy, stale-smelling |
| gage (v.) | pledge, bind, commit |
| gainsay (v.) | contradict, say the contrary, forbid |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gall (n.) | bile [reputed for its bitterness] |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gall (n.) | spirit of anger, venom, ability to be angry |
| gallantry (n.) | gallants, nobility, gentry |
| galled (adj.) | sore, swollen, inflamed |
| game (n.) | quarry, object of the chase |
| game (n.) | game of love, amorous play |
| gaud (n.) | gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket |
| gauntlet (n.) | armoured glove protecting the hand and wrist |
| gear (n.) | business, affair, matter |
| gear (n.) | equipment, furnishing |
| general (adj.) | joint, common, communal |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| general (n.) | ordinary people, general public, populace |
| general (n.) | (plural) general points, group features |
| general, in | by everyone |
| generation (n.) | genealogy, line of descent |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| genius (n.) | attendant spirit, guardian spirit |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adv.) | courteously, kindly |
| gentleness (n.) | nobility, good breeding, courtesy |
| gentleness (n.) | nobility, good breeding, courtesy |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| giddy (adj.) | swaying, quaking, dizzying |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glimpse (n.) | trace, tinge, pinch |
| gloze (v.) | expound, comment on, give a commentary |
| go (v.) | pass as current, be valued |
| God-a-mercy | exclamation of thanks, applause, surprise, etc [God have mercy] |
| goer-between (n.) | go-between |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| gored (adj.) | deeply wounded, bleeding |
| gorget (n.) | piece of armour for protecting the throat |
| grace (n.) | model of beauty, exquisite being [as one of the Three Graces] |
| grace (n.) | means of salvation, divine favour |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| gracious (adj.) | acceptable, righteous, full of favour |
| grandam (n.) | grandmother |
| grandsire (n.) | grandfather |
| grandsire (n.) | grandfather |
| grasp (n.) | embrace, clasp |
| grasp in (v.) | embrace, clasp in the arms |
| grate (v.) | wear away, pulverise, erode through the rubbing away of time |
| gravel (n.) | stones, deposits |
| great (adj.) | high, full |
| Greek, foolish / merry | buffoon, merry person, silly joker |
| Greek, foolish / merry | buffoon, merry person, silly joker |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| Greekish (adj.) | Greek, Grecian |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grossness (n.) | flagrant nature, obviousness, enormity |
| guard (n.) | safeguard, escort, safe conduct |
| hair (n.) | jot, iota, trace |
| hair / hair's breadth, to a | in every little detail, in full, exactly |
| hair, against the | against the grain, contrary to inclination |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| half-supped (adj.) | with supper interrupted, half-satisfied |
| hall (n.) | guild, company, profession |
| handsomeness (n.) | graciousness, courtesy, decent behaviour |
| hardiment (n.) | display of valour, daring deed |
| hare-heart (n.) | heart as timid as a hare |
| harness (n.) | armour |
| harness (v.) | dress in armour, arm, equip |
| hatched (adj.) | inlaid, streaked, ornamented |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| heaps, on | in a mass, all together |
| heaving (adj.) | swelling, aroused, agitated |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | weighed down, burdened, laden |
| hedge (v.) | deviate from a straight path, shift direction |
| hedge out (v.) | exclude, keep out, shut out |
| height (n.) | maximum, highest amount, utmost degree |
| Helen (n.) | woman renowned for her beauty, whose abduction from the Greeks by Paris of Troy caused the Trojan War |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| heroical (adj.) | appropriate to the character of a hero |
| heroical (adj.) | appropriate to the character of a hero |
| high (adj.) | noble, dignified, aristocratic |
| hind (n.) | female deer |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| hold-door (adj.) | brothel door-keeping |
| hollow (adj.) | empty, wanting, insubstantial |
| hollow (adj.) | empty, false, insincere |
| hollow (adj.) | empty, false, insincere |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honour (n.) | credit, good name, reputation |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot (adj.) | lecherous, lustful, hot-blooded |
| hoyday (int.) | exclamation of contemptuous surprise, impatience |
| hulk (n.) | ship, vessel |
| hum (v.) | say ‘hum’ [as a sign of displeasure, dissatisfaction, impatience, etc] |
| humane (adj.) | polite, courteous, refined |
| humble-bee (n.) | bumble-bee |
| humorous (adj.) | capricious, moody, temperamental |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| hurricano (n.) | water-spout |
| husbandry (n.) | thrift, good economy, careful management |
| Hyperion (n.) | [pron: hiy'peerion] Greek god, son of Uranus and Gaia, who fathered the Sun, Moon, and Dawn; often, the Sun itself, with a horse-drawn chariot |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| chafe (v.) | warm, inflame, rouse |
| chance (n.) | falling out of events, fortuitous circumstance |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (n.) | misfortune, mischance, mishap |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| change (n.) | change of fortune, new circumstances |
| change (n.) | exchange, replacement [for] |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| changeful (adj.) | changing, variable, unreliable |
| chapman (n.) | trader, merchant, dealer |
| character (n.) | figure, number |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| characterless (adj.) | leaving no trace, lacking any distinctive signs |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| Charon (n.) | [pron: 'kairon] guardian of the Underworld; ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the River Acheron |
| check (n.) | pause, interruption, stoppage |
| check (n.) | repulse, reverse, resistance |
| cherubin (n.) | celestial being, heavenly beauty |
| chidden (adj.) | scolded, reproved, rebuked |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chiding (adj.) | noisy, brawling, tumultuous |
| chivalry (n.) | knightly prowess, warlike distinction |
| chivalry (n.) | knighthood, knightly qualities |
| churlish (adj.) | violent, rough, harsh |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| ignomy (n.) | ignominy, dishonour, shame |
| ignorance (n.) | ignoramus, example of ignorance |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| Ilion, Ilium (n.) | poetic names for the city of Troy |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | imperfectly, poorly, to ill effect |
| ill-disposed (adj.) | indisposed, unwell, under the weather |
| imbecility (n.) | physical weakness, feebleness, puniness |
| immaterial (adj.) | flimsy, slight, of little substance |
| imminence (n.) | impending evil, approaching peril |
| immure (n.) | wall |
| impair (adj.) | [unclear meaning] unworthy, dishonourable; harmful, injurious |
| impale, empale (v.) | encircle, enclose, ring |
| imperial (adj.) | commanding, authoritative, unquestioned |
| imperious, emperious (adj.) | imperial, majestic, sovereign |
| import (v.) | be of importance to, concern, matter to |
| importless (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, insignificant |
| imposthume (n.) | abscess, putrid swelling |
| impress (n.) | conscription, enforced service |
| impressure (n.) | imprint, impression, indentation, stamp |
| impudent (adj.) | shameless, immodest, unblushing |
| imputation (n.) | reputation, prestige, estimation |
| incontinent (adj.) | unchaste, unable to restrain oneself |
| index (n.) | prologue, preface, table of contents |
| indifferent (adv.) | moderately, tolerably, reasonably |
| indistinguishable (adj.) | shapeless, misshapen, disfigured |
| indrenched (adj.) | drowned, immersed, submerged |
| infinite (n.) | immensity, magnitude, vastness |
| ingratitude (n.) | act of ingratitude, ungrateful response |
| inches, by | very gradually, bit by bit, by small degrees |
| inches, even to his | every inch of him, from top to toe |
| injurious (adj.) | causing injury, harmful, offending, unjust |
| injury (n.) | grievance, wrong, complaint |
| inseparate (adj.) | undivided, united, conjoined |
| insisture (n.) | [unclear meaning] steady continuance, constancy, regularity |
| instance (n.) | illustration, example, case |
| instance (n.) | illustration, example, case |
| instance (n.) | illustration, example, case |
| instant (adj.) | immediate, direct |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interview (n.) | face-to-face meeting |
| Iris (n.) | Greek goddess of the rainbow; messenger of the gods, especially of Zeus and Hera |
| iron (n.) | iron weapon, steel, sword |
| issue (n.) | yield, product, result |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| iteration (n.) | cliche, repeated assertion, endless repetition |
| Ithaca (n.) | island of W Greece; home of Ulysses, where Penelope waited for his return from the Trojan Wars |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jar (n.) | discord, disharmony, disagreement |
| jaundice (n.) | sallowness, yellowness [as a sign of envy or jealousy] |
| jerkin (n.) | male upper garment, close-fitting jacket [often made of leather] |
| joint (n.) | limb, body part |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| judgement (n.) | expert, critic, judge |
| juggling (adj.) | deceiving, cheating, full of trickery |
| juggling (n.) | deceiving, cheating, trickery |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| just (adj.) | honourable, loyal, faithful |
| just (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| ken (v.) | know, be acquainted with |
| kind (n.) | mode of action, business, matter |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| kindly (adv.) | lovingly, gently, affectionately |
| kingdomed (adj.) | constituted as a kingdom |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knavery (n.) | roguish trick, rouguery, trickery |
| knock (v.) | strike, beat, hit |
| la (int.) | indeed |
| labour for (v.) | do the work of, exert oneself on behalf of |
| land-fish (n.) | fish living on land; unnatural being |
| lard (v.) | mix in, intermix, intermingle |
| large (adj.) | high, great, extensive |
| large (adj.) | frank, free, unrestrained |
| laud (n.) | praise, homage, honour |
| lavolt, lavolta (n.) | lively, high-leaping dance |
| lay (v.) | allay, reduce, moderate |
| lay about (v.) | strike out, fight hard |
| lay by (v.) | lay aside, set aside, disregard |
| laying on (n.) | vigorous attack, dealing of blows |
| lazar (n.) | leper, diseased person |
| lazar (n.) | leper, diseased person |
| learn (v.) | inform of, tell about |
| learn (v.) | inform of, tell about |
| leave (v.) | spare, leave alive |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| leaven (n.) | [baking] fermenting element, infusing mixture, adulteration |
| leavening (n.) | process of fermentation in dough |
| leer (v.) | look sideways, cast a side glance, smile disarmingly |
| let blood | bleed [as a medical treatment] |
| lethargy (n.) | unnatural drowsiness, harmful torpor |
| lid (n.) | eyelid |
| lie under (v.) | be subject to, suffer the consequences of |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| lifter (n.) | thief |
| light (adv.) | lightly, without heavy equipment |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like as (conj.) | just as |
| like, the | the same |
| limekiln (n.) | limestone-like deposit, white lump |
| line (n.) | degree, rank, station |
| linger (v.) | delay, put off, keep waiting |
| lip, hang the | look vexed, pout, sulk |
| list (v.) | listen |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| look out (v.) | show, appear, manifest |
| loose (adj.) | casual, lax, careless |
| loose (adj.) | casual, lax, careless |
| lover (n.) | companion, comrade, dear friend |
| lubber (n.) | clumsy dolt, blundering lout |
| lune (n.) | frenzied fit, tantrum, mad outburst |
| lust (n.) | desire, pleasure, delight |
| lustihood (n.) | lustiness, youthful vigour, robustness |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| luxurious (adj.) | lustful, lecherous, lascivious |
| luxury (n.) | lust, lechery, lasciviousness |
| maculation (n.) | stain, sport, defilement |
| maiden (adj.) | without bloodshed |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| mail (n.) | armour, chain mail, piece of armour |
| main (n.) | strength, force, full might |
| mainly (adv.) | greatly, very much, mightily |
| manage (n.) | management, direction, administration |
| mappery (n.) | mere map-making |
| mark (n.) | target, goal, aim |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| mask (n.) | barrier worn to protect the complexion against the sun |
| massy (adj.) | massive, heavy, colossal |
| massy (adj.) | massive, heavy, colossal |
| mastic (adj.) | gummy, resinous, sticky |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | pus, discharge, fluid [from a wound] |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| mealy (adj.) | powdery, scaly, grainy |
| mean (adj.) | unworthy, insignificant, unimportant |
| measure (n.) | course of action, means |
| medicinable (adj.) | medicinal, healing, curative, restorative |
| medicinable (adj.) | medicinal, healing, curative, restorative |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| member (n.) | limb, piece of a body |
| memorial (adj.) | of remembrance, of recollection |
| mend (n.) | remedy, way of improving |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| Menelaus (n.) | [pron: mene'layus] king of Sparta, brother of Agamemnon, married to Helen of Troy |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| Mercury (n.) | messenger of the Roman gods; also, god of commerce |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adv.) | exclusively, purely, solely |
| merely (adv.) | purely, for no other reason than |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mettle, mettell (n.) | spirit, vigour, zest |
| Milo (n.) | [pron: 'miyloh] Greek athlete, 6th-c BC, who carried an ox around the stadium at Olympia then ate it all in a single day |
| minced (adj.) | cut up into little pieces for baking |
| mirable (adj.) | wonderful, marvellous |
| miscall (v.) | misname, call by a wrong name |
| miscarry (v.) | go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful |
| mistress (n.) | (bowls) the jack - the smaller bowl at which the players aim |
| mock (n.) | act of mockery, mocking remark, derisive action, scornful irony |
| mock (n.) | act of mockery, mocking remark, derisive action, scornful irony |
| modestly (adv.) | without exaggeration, in due measure |
| modicum (n.) | limited quantity, tiny amount |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| monstruosity (n.) | monstrosity, extraordinary nature |
| monumental (adj.) | serving as a monument, providing a memorial |
| moral (n.) | hidden meaning, import, significance |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| motive (n.) | instrument, agent, moving organ |
| mould (n.) | soil, earth, clay |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| move (v.) | appeal to, urge, exhort |
| move (v.) | raise, bring up, introduce |
| moved (adj.) | in a bad temper, angered, exasperated |
| moved (adj.) | aroused, provoked, exasperated |
| multipotent (adj.) | most powerful |
| multitude (n.) | large numbers, great host |
| murrain (n.) | plague, pestilence |
| mutiny (n.) | riot, civil disturbance, state of discord |
| Myrmidons (n.) | [pron: 'mermidonz] band of warriors from Thessaly who went to the Trojan War with Achilles |
| mystery (n.) | secret matter, inexplicable essence |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| naughtily (adv.) | wickedly, immorally |
| naughty (adj.) | bad, nasty, horrible |
| need (v.) | be necessary, be needful |
| needful (adj.) | necessary, needed, indispensable |
| negation (n.) | denial, dissent, contradiction |
| neglection (n.) | negligence, neglect, disregard |
| Neoptolemus (n.) | [niop'tolemus] son of Achilles and Deidamia, but here referring to Achilles himself |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nerve (n.) | sinew, ligament, muscle |
| Nestor (n.) | Greek leader in the siege of Troy, reputed for his age and wisdom |
| new-ta'en (adj.) | [new-taken] freshly caught, just captured |
| nice (adj.) | fine, precise, particular, subtle |
| Niobe (n.) | [pron: 'niyohbay] heroine of Thebes, daughter of Tantalus, whose sons and daughters were slain by Apollo and Diana; the gods then turned her into a rock, but her eyes continued to weep in the form of a spring |
| nod (n.) | fool, simpleton, idiot |
| noise (n.) | report, rumour, news |
| note (n.) | sign, mark, token |
| note (n.) | knowledge, information, intimation |
| noted (adj.) | closely observed, taken note of |
| number (n.) | (plural) verses, lines |
| O (int.) | vocalization used before a direct address [to a person, thing, concept, etc] |
| object (n.) | spectacle, sight, object of attention |
| object (n.) | spectacle, sight, object of attention |
| oblique (adj.) | indirectly resembling |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observance (n.) | proper attention, attentiveness, heed |
| observing (adj.) | compliant, deferential, obsequious |
| odd (adj.) | singular, unique, individual |
| odd (adj.) | alone, single, solitary |
| odd (adj.) | eccentric, peculiar, unusual |
| odd (adv.) | at odds, at variance |
| oddly (adv.) | unequally, unevenly; or: unusually, in a peculiar way |
| odds (n. plural) | inequalities, unfavourable circumstances |
| offend (v.) | harm, hurt, pain |
| offer (v.) | dare, presume, venture |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| old (n.) | old people, elders |
| Olympian (n.) | athlete in the Olympic games; or: Olympian god |
| Olympus (n.) | mountainous region of N Greece; the home of the gods |
| ominous (adj.) | fateful, portentous |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open (adj.) | generous, liberal, freely giving |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opinion (n.) | arrogance, self-conceit, hubris |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| oppose (v.) | place in opposition, set up as resistance |
| opposed (adj.) | opposite, facing |
| oppugnancy (n.) | opposition, conflict, contention |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| orgulous (adj.) | proud, haughty, arrogant |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orifex (n.) | orifice, opening, aperture |
| ort (n.) | scrap, fragment, fraction |
| outward (n.) | outward show, external appearance, demeanour |
| overbulk (v.) | outgrow, dominate, tower over |
| overdusted, over-dusted (adj.) | covered over with dust |
| overeaten, over-eaten (adj.) | eaten away all over, gnawed at on all sides |
| overgalled (adj.) | badly swollen, heavily inflamed |
| overhold (v.) | overestimate, overvalue, rate too highly |
| overtop (v.) | excel, surpass, go beyond the (normal) level of |
| overwrested, over-wrested (adj.) | overstrained, overdone, over-the-top |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| oyes, oyez (n.) | hear ye [town crier's ‘Oyez’] |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| pageant (n.) | show, scene, spectacle, tableau |
| pageant (v.) | imitate as if in a play, impersonate, parody |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| painted (adj.) | colourful, multi-coloured |
| palate (v.) | relish, enjoy |
| pale (n.) | fence, paling, enclosure |
| palm (n.) | praise, honour, esteem |
| palm (n.) | praise, honour, esteem |
| palsy (adj.) | palsied, trembling, shaking |
| palsy (n.) | shaking fit, tremor, paralysis |
| palter (v.) | prevaricate, deal evasively [with], quibble |
| palter (v.) | prevaricate, deal evasively [with], quibble |
| Pandarus (n.) | [pron: 'pandarus] Trojan prince, killed by Diomedes; Cressida's uncle and go-between |
| pander, pandar (n.) | pimp, procurer, go-between |
| paradox (n.) | statement going against accepted belief, absurdity |
| pard (n.) | panther, leopard |
| Paris (n.) | youngest son of Priam and Hecuba; he stole Helen away from her Greek husband, Menelaus, causing the Trojan wars; character in Troilus and Cressida |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| parted (adj.) | gifted, endowed, accomplished |
| partial (adj.) | biased, prejudiced, self-interested |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (n.) | individual person, self |
| partly (adv.) | slightly, in some measure, a little |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| pash (v.) | strike, smash, knock |
| pashed (adj.) | smashed, battered, crushed |
| pass (v.) | endure, undergo, experience |
| pass (v.) | surpass, go beyond, outdo |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| passion (n.) | powerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’] |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| past-proportion (n.) | immeasurableness, quantity beyond compare |
| patchery (n.) | roguery, knavery, tricks |
| patiently (adv.) | calmly, with quiet expectation |
| pavement (n.) | paved surface, thoroughfare |
| pavilion (n.) | ceremonial tent |
| pavilion (n.) | ceremonial tent |
| pawn (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| pelting (adj.) | paltry, petty, worthless, insignificant |
| per se | by himself |
| perdition (n.) | ruin, destruction, devastation |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| performance (n.) | discharge, fulfilment, manifestation |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| persistive (adj.) | persisting, long-lasting, persevering |
| person (n.) | physical appearance, bodily figure |
| person (n.) | fine figure, personality |
| pertly (adv.) | boldly, audaciously, impudently |
| pettish (adj.) | petulant, peevish, bad-humoured |
| pheeze, feeze (v.) | do for, settle the hash of, fix |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phrygia (n.) | [pron: 'frijia] central plateau area of Asia Minor where Troy was situated |
| Phrygia (n.) | [pron: 'frijia] central plateau area of Asia Minor where Troy was situated |
| Phrygia (n.) | [pron: 'frijia] central plateau area of Asia Minor where Troy was situated |
| Phrygia (n.) | [pron: 'frijia] central plateau area of Asia Minor where Troy was situated |
| physic (v.) | cure, correct, dose with medicine |
| pia mater (n.) | [Latin] dutiful mother: membrane covering the brain; brain |
| piece (n.) | wine cask, butt of liquor |
| piece out (v.) | augment, increase, supplement |
| pight (adj.) | pitched, set up |
| pin (n.) | trifle, triviality, insignificant amount |
| pitiful (adj.) | compassionate, merciful, tender |
| place (n.) | way, room |
| place (n.) | precedence, proper place |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| placket (n.) | opening in the front of a skirt or petticoat |
| plague (v.) | torment, vex, trouble |
| plaguy (adv.) | confoundedly, insufferably, pestilently |
| plantage (n.) | vegetation, plant-life |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pleasantly (adv.) | gratifyingly, satisfyingly |
| plight (n.) | good shape, health, fit condition |
| plot (n.) | plan, scheme, stratagem |
| pluck down (v.) | pull down, drag down |
| Pluto (n.) | one of the titles of the Greek god of the Underworld |
| Pluto (n.) | one of the titles of the Greek god of the Underworld |
| Pluto (n.) | one of the titles of the Greek god of the Underworld |
| point (n.) | summit, apex, highest point |
| poise (n.) | forceful impact, heavy blow |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| policy (n.) | statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy |
| politic (adj.) | prudent, cautious, discreet, shrewd |
| pop (v.) | arrive unexpectedly, move in suddenly |
| porpentine (n.) | porcupine |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| portable (adj.) | bearable, supportable, endurable |
| portly (adj.) | stately, majestic, dignified |
| position (n.) | [in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis |
| positive (adj.) | unconditional, absolute, unqualified |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| possession (n.) | property, estate, belongings |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| potency (n.) | power, authority, command |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| practise (v.) | put to use, employ |
| praise (n.) | praiseworthiness, merit, virtue |
| precious-dear (adj.) | dearly precious |
| predominance (n.) | ascendancy, predominant influence, authority |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| pregnant (adj.) | well-disposed, ready, inclined, receptive |
| prenominate (v.) | name beforehand, specify in advance |
| preposterous (adj.) | contrary to the natural order, monstrous, perverted |
| prescience (n.) | foresight, forethought, planning ahead |
| presence (n.) | appearance, bearing, demeanour |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presume on (v.) | take insufficiently into account, rely too readily on |
| pretty (adj.) | clever, ingenious, artful |
| prevention (n.) | forestalling action, preventive measure |
| Priam (n.) | [pron: 'priyam] king of Troy, husband of Hecuba; killed by Pyrrhus during the sack of Troy |
| price (n.) | value, worth, importance |
| prick (n.) | marker, pointer, indication |
| primitive (adj.) | original, classical, typical |
| primogenitive (n.) | primogeniture; right of inheritance due to the first-born child |
| privileged (adj.) | [of a professional fool] allowed to say anything |
| process (n.) | progress, course, path |
| prodigal (n.) | waster, squanderer, spendthrift |
| prodigious (adj.) | ominous, portentous, promising evil |
| profess (v.) | practise, pursue, claim knowledge of |
| prompt (adj.) | inclined, disposed, prone |
| prompted (adj.) | eagerly ready, urged on to act |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| propend (v.) | incline, be disposed, have a propensity |
| propension (n.) | propensity, inclination, cast of mind |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proportion (n.) | natural order, proper relationship |
| propose (v.) | bring up for consideration, set before the mind |
| proposition (n.) | offer, proposal |
| propugnation (n.) | defence, justification, vindication |
| Proserpine, Proserpina (n.) | daughter of the corn-goddess Ceres; Hades, king of the Underworld, abducted her and made her his queen |
| protest (n.) | protestation, declaration, avowal |
| protractive (adj.) | protracted, interminable, long-drawn-out |
| prove (v.) | prove to be true, turn out to be the truth |
| providence (n.) | foresight, forethought |
| puling (n./adj.) | whimpering, whining, complaining |
| pun (v.) | pound, hammer, batter |
| purblind (adj.) | half-blind, dim-sighted |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | outcome, result, end |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| push (n.) | attack, assault, thrust |
| put back (v.) | repulse, reject, refuse |
| put on (v.) | show, manifest, exhibit |
| puttock (n.) | kite; greedy scavenger |
| Pyrrhus (n.) | [pron: 'pirus] son of Achilles, who entered Troy in the wooden horse and killed Priam |
| quail (n.) | courtesan, prostitute |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| qualifying (adj.) | moderating, diluting, weakening |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | occasion, cause |
| queller (n.) | destroyer, killer |
| question (n.) | debating, discussion, investigation |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quondam (adj.) | former, erstwhile, previous |
| quote (v.) | closely observe, note, examine |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rack (n.) | machine of torture which stretches the limbs |
| raging (adj.) | roving, wanton, riotous |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| railing (adj.) | abusive, derisive, haranguing |
| rank (adj.) | gross, outlandish, coarse |
| rank (adj.) | violent, heated, intemperate |
| rank (adj.) | bloated, swollen, puffed-up |
| rank (adv.) | densely, thickly, completely |
| ransacked (adj.) | violated, ravished, plundered |
| rape (n.) | abduction, violent seizure |
| rapt (adj.) | absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied |
| rash (adj.) | sudden, quickly acting, operating immediately |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| ravished (adj.) | abducted, carried off by force |
| reason (n.) | reasoning, argument |
| reason (n.) | reasoning, argument |
| reason (n.) | reasoning, argument |
| reck (v.) | regard, heed, care [for] |
| reckoning (n.) | counting up, enumeration, calculation |
| recordation (n.) | committing to memory, solemn recording |
| recourse (n.) | repeated flowing, recurrence |
| recreant (n.) | coward, faint-hearted individual |
| redeem (v.) | free, liberate, extricate |
| refractory (adj.) | rebellious, obstinate, umanageable |
| regard (n.) | respect, repute, esteem |
| regard (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| rejoindure (n.) | reunion, reuniting |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relish (n.) | taste, flavour, savour |
| remainder (adj.) | left-over, remaining, uneaten |
| remorse (n.) | pity, regret, sorrow |
| render (v.) | exchange, give in return |
| repining (adj.) | grudging, grumbling |
| reproof (n.) | rebuff, rebuke, censure |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| resty (adj.) | lazy, sluggish |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retire (n.) | retreat, withdrawal |
| retort (v.) | turn back, return, reflect |
| return (v.) | answer, report, say in reply [to] |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reversion (n.) | prospective inheritance, expectation of possession |
| revolted (adj.) | faithless, disloyal, inconstant |
| revolve (v.) | consider, ponder, meditate |
| rheum (n.) | watery discharge, seepage [especially of the eyes] |
| ribald (adj.) | raucously abusive, noisily irreverent |
| right (adv.) | just, precisely |
| rive (v.) | split, rend, cleave |
| rive (v.) | split, rend, cleave |
| rivelled (adj.) | furrowed, wrinkled |
| rivet (n.) | bolt for fastening a piece of armour |
| roisting (adj.) | roistering, swaggering, vaunting |
| rotten (adj.) | unhealthy, corrupting, unwholesome |
| roundly (adv.) | bluntly, outspokenly; or: fluently, glibly |
| rub (v.) | stir up, encourage, stimulate |
| rub on (v.) | [bowls] encounter an obstacle which changes the course of a bowl |
| rude (adj.) | cacophonous, raucous, barbarous |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| rudely (adv.) | violently, roughly, with great force |
| rudeness (n.) | rough manner, uncouth behaviour |
| rudeness (n.) | violent action, forceful strength |
| ruin (n.) | ruination, destruction, devastation |
| ruinous (adj.) | ruined, decayed, ravaged |
| rule (n.) | proper discipline, good management |
| rule (n.) | principle, order, regulation |
| ruth (n.) | pity, compassion, sympathy |
| ruthful (adj.) | piteous, lamentable, woeful |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| safety (n.) | prudent course of action, best safeguard |
| sally (n.) | sudden attack against an enemy, sortie |
| salt (adj.) | stinging, bitter, biting |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| sanctimony (n.) | sanctity, holiness, religious fervour |
| sans (prep.) | without |
| sarcenet, sarsanet (adj.) | of thin silk, light, flimsy |
| sauce (v.) | spice, season, flavour |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| savage (adj.) | boorish, uncivil, unsociable |
| save (v.) | prevent, avoid, avert |
| scab (n.) | scurvy fellow, scoundrel, villain |
| scaffoldage (n.) | theatre scaffolding, stage platform |
| scaled, scaling (adj.) | scaly, covered in scales |
| scant (v.) | limit, restrict, constrain |
| scantling (n.) | guideline, index, standard of measurement |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scimitar (n.) | short curved sword with a single edge, from the East |
| scorn (n.) | mockery, taunt, insult, act of derision |
| screech-owl (n.) | barn-owl [thought to be a bird of ill omen] |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scurril (adj.) | scurrilous, coarse, vulgar |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy-valiant (adj.) | supremely worthless, heartily contemptible |
| seam (n.) | grease, fat |
| search (v.) | probe, explore, examine |
| season (n.) | time, due time, occasion |
| seat (n.) | throne |
| second (adj.) | using a deputy, surrogate, proxy |
| second (v.) | support, assist, reinforce |
| secure (adj.) | over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident |
| securely (adv.) | over-confidently, carelessly, heedlessly |
| see (v.) | meet, see each other |
| seeded (adj.) | run to seed, seasoned, matured |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| seeming (n.) | demeanour, outward behaviour |
| seethe (v.) | boil with urgency, bubble, be in a ferment |
| seizure (n.) | grasping of hands, clasp, hold |
| seld (adv.) | seldom, rarely |
| self-admission (n.) | self-admiration, self-centredness |
| self-affected (adj.) | self-loving, egotistical, conceited |
| self-assumption (n.) | self-importance, arrogance, egotism |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | ability to respond to sensation, physical perception |
| sense (n.) | ability to respond to sensation, physical perception |
| sense (n.) | mind, power of reason, wits |
| sense (n.) | interpretation, construction, signification |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| sequester (v.) | separate, remove, cut off |
| serpigo (n.) | type of spreading skin disease |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| serve one's turn | meet one's need, answer one's requirements |
| set down (v.) | log, make note, put on record |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (n.) | (plural) details, particulars, individual points |
| severally (adv.) | separately, individually |
| 'sfoot (int.) | [oath] God's foot |
| shade (n.) | covered place, sheltered spot |
| shape (n.) | appearance, aspect, visible form |
| share from (v.) | receive at the expense of |
| sharp (adj.) | severe, harsh, merciless |
| shent (v.) | insult, disgrace, shame |
| shiver (n.) | fragment, splinter, piece |
| shoeing-horn (n.) | shoe-horn; person used as a tool, hanger-on |
| shrewdly (adv.) | seriously, mightily, very much |
| shrike (n./v.) | [Q variant] alternative spelling of 'shriek' |
| shrink (v.) | shiver, recoil, draw back |
| shut up (v.) | embody, sum up, include |
| school (n.) | shoal of fish |
| school (n.) | university |
| sick (adj.) | envious, resentful, malicious |
| sieve (n.) | basket, hold-all, container [especially for market produce] |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | nerve |
| sinew (n.) | strength, force, power |
| sinewy (adj.) | muscular, well-developed, brawny |
| sing (v.) | make music with; entice, make advances to |
| sinister (adj.) | left |
| sink (n.) | cesspool, waste pit, sewer |
| skittish (adj.) | changeable, fickle, inconstant |
| slack (v.) | slacken, reduce, slow down |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| sleave-silk (n.) | silk thread for embroidery |
| sleeveless (adj.) | futile, fruitless, unproductive |
| slightly (adv.) | without much attention, neglectfully |
| sodden (adj.) | boiled, stewed up |
| sodden-witted (adj.) | stew-brained, limp-minded, alcohol-crazed |
| soft (adj.) | tender, compassionate, kind |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| soilure (n.) | soiling, staining, defilement |
| Sol (n.) | the sun |
| sole (adv.) | uniquely, singularly, incomparably |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sop (n.) | piece of bread or cake steeped in liquid [before being eaten] |
| sore (adv.) | seriously, greatly, very much |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (n.) | lot [item drawn from a receptacle in a lottery] |
| sort (v.) | suit, be fitting, be appropriate |
| soul (n.) | conscience, heart, inner being |
| soul (n.) | real nature, essence |
| soul (n.) | inner conviction, personal impulse |
| span (n.) | hand breadth [from tip of thumb to tip of little finger, when the hand is extended] |
| Sparta (n.) | city of Peloponnesia, S Greece |
| Sparta (n.) | city of Peloponnesia, S Greece |
| specialty (n.) | obligation, bond, requirement |
| spectacle (n.) | thing to be seen, sight |
| speculation (n.) | power of sight, vision |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spend (v.) | waste, pass unprofitably |
| spend one's mouth | [hunting] bark, bay, give tongue |
| sphere (v.) | place in the heavens |
| sphered (adj.) | puffed out into the shape of a sphere, rounded |
| spirit (n.) | life-supporting substance thought to be carried by the blood, animating essence |
| spirit (n.) | life-supporting substance thought to be carried by the blood, animating essence |
| spleen (n.) | amusement, delight, merriment |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| spoil (n.) | plunder, booty |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | subject of sport |
| sportful (adj.) | sporting, recreational, not in earnest |
| spotted (adj.) | stained, blemished |
| spout (n.) | water-spout |
| sprightly, spritely (adj.) | cheerful, light-hearted, bright |
| sprite, spright (n.) | spirit, ghost, supernatural being |
| square (v.) | judge, measure, appraise |
| stain (n.) | hint, tinge, dash |
| stale (v.) | depreciate, make cheap, lower the dignity of |
| stand (n.) | stop, pause, standing still |
| stand (v.) | stop, halt |
| stand to (v.) | maintain, uphold, be steadfast in |
| stander (n.) | supporter, sustainer, prop |
| stander-by (n.) | bystander, onlooker, spectator |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| starting (adj.) | bounding, eager, energetic |
| starve out (v.) | endure in fierce cold |
| starved (adj.) | meagre, insubstantial, wanting |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | persons of rank, nobility, court, council of state |
| state (n.) | persons of rank, nobility, court, council of state |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (n.) | support, prop |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay for (v.) | wait for, await |
| stepdame, step-dame (n.) | stepmother |
| stick (v.) | pierce, stab, wound |
| stickler-like (adv.) | like a tournament umpire |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| stint (v.) | limit, hold back, restrain |
| stirring (adj.) | busy, bustling, active |
| stithy (v.) | forge, hammer out |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stool (n.) | chamber-pot, commode |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (n.) | quality, character, disposition |
| strain (n.) | vocal effusion, lyrical outpouring |
| strain at (v.) | have difficulty in accepting, have a problem with |
| strained (adj.) | refined, purified, distilled |
| strained (adj.) | refined, purified, distilled |
| strait (n.) | cramped passage, confined path |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| strange (adj.) | foreign, alien, from abroad |
| strange (adj.) | foreign, alien, from abroad |
| strangely (adv.) | like a stranger, distantly, in an unfriendly manner |
| strangely (adv.) | like a stranger, distantly, in an unfriendly manner |
| strangeness (n.) | estrangement, disaffection, coldness, aloofness |
| strangeness (n.) | estrangement, disaffection, coldness, aloofness |
| strawy (adj.) | like straw, worthless as straw |
| strength (n.) | validity, forcefulness, cogency |
| stretched (adj.) | strained, forced, affected |
| stretched-out (adj.) | extended to full length, exceptionally long-lasting |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| strike off / away (v.) | cancel [as by a pen-stroke], erase, remove |
| strike off / away (v.) | cancel [as by a pen-stroke], erase, remove |
| stubborn (adj.) | resistant, hostile, antagonistic |
| Stygian (adj.) | [pron: 'stijian] of the River Styx |
| Styx (n.) | the principal mythological river of the underworld |
| subduement (n.) | someone overcome in a fight |
| subscribe (v.) | make acknowledgement of, admit to |
| subscribe (v.) | submit, yield, give in |
| substance (n.) | property, wealth, possessions, treasure |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | crafty, cunning, wily |
| subtle, subtile (adj.) | fine, thin, slender |
| subtle-potent (adj.) | powerfully refined |
| subtly, subtilly (adv.) | deceitfully, treacherously, deceptively |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| suddenly (adv.) | immediately, at once, without delay |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| suffice (v.) | satisfy, content, be enough [for] |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| sunburnt (adj.) | of dark complexion, not fair-skinned [and therefore unattractive] |
| sunder (v.) | cut, divide, put an end to |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| suppose (n.) | expectation, hope; purpose, intention |
| surety (n.) | security, confidence, stability |
| surety (n.) | guarantee, ratification, warrant |
| surety (n.) | guarantee, ratification, warrant |
| surmised (adj.) | imagined, hoped-for, intended |
| swagger (v.) | force by blustering language, bully |
| swain (n.) | lover, wooer, sweetheart |
| swath (n.) | swathe, sweep of a scythe |
| sway (n.) | position of authority, powerful office |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sweat (v.) | use the sweating-tub [as a cure for for venereal disease] |
| swerve (v.) | go astray, err, be wrong |
| swing (n.) | driving force, thrusting power |
| swooning (adj.) | shown by fainting, marked by loss of the senses |
| sympathize (v.) | agree, be in accord |
| sympathize with (v.) | resemble, be like, have an affinity with |
| table (n.) | writing tablet, memo pad, notebook |
| taborin, tabourine (n.) | type of drum [narrower and longer than a tabor] |
| taint (n.) | disgracing, dishonouring, discrediting |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| take (v.) | conquer, overthrow, destroy |
| take (v.) | take refuge in, go into, enter [for safety] |
| take off (v.) | reduce, diminish, lessen |
| take upon (v.) | profess, pretend, affect [oneself] |
| tame (adj.) | familiar, habitual, customary |
| tamed (adj.) | [of a cask] tapped, pierced |
| tapster (n.) | inn waiter, drawer of ale |
| tarre (v.) | incite, provoke, arouse |
| tarry (v.) | stay for, wait for, allow time for |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarrying (n.) | waiting, delaying, lingering |
| tassel (n.) | ornamental fringe |
| taste (v.) | try out, test, put to the proof |
| tax (v.) | order, tell, command |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temper (v.) | mould, shape, work, bring [to a particular character] |
| temperate (adj.) | calm, moderate, composed |
| tempered (adj.) | in such a mood, of this disposition |
| temporize (v.) | negotiate, come to terms, effect a compromise |
| tempt (v.) | risk, venture out to, dare to encounter |
| tempt (v.) | try, test, make trial of |
| tend (v.) | attend, wait on, serve |
| tender (adj.) | pitiable, pathetic, moving |
| Tenedos (n.) | [pron: 'tenedos] island near Troy, W Turkey |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | substance, content, matter, drift |
| tent (n.) | probe, insert [for exploring wounds] |
| tercel (n.) | male hawk |
| tetchy, teachy (adj.) | irritable, peevish, fretful |
| tetter (n.) | scaly eruption of the skin, scurf |
| theme (n.) | reason for acting, ground of belief |
| theme (n.) | reason for acting, ground of belief |
| theme (n.) | subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse |
| theme (n.) | subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse |
| Thetis (n.) | [pron: 'theetis] sea-nymph married to Peleus, destined to bear a son (Achilles) greater than his father |
| thick (adj.) | quick, rapid, fast |
| thicket (n.) | densely wooded area |
| thievery (n.) | plunder, booty, stolen property |
| this, by | by this time |
| thought (n.) | melancholic reflection, anxiety, sorrow, worry |
| thrice-famed (adj.) | most famous |
| thrice-repured (adj.) | highly purified, extremely refined |
| thrifty (adj.) | worthy, estimable; also: stingy, frugal |
| through (adv.) | thoroughly |
| thunder-darter (n.) | wielder of thunderbolts |
| thwart (adv.) | adversely, untowardly, detrimentally |
| tickle (v.) | beat, flog, rain blows on |
| tickle (v.) | move easily, affect readily |
| tickling (adj.) | aroused, titillated, excited |
| tide (n.) | season, date, time [of year] |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| tisick (n.) | consumptive cough, infection of lungs and throat |
| Titan (n.) | one of the titles of the Roman sun-god, Sol |
| tithe (adj.) | tenth |
| toast (n.) | piece of hot toast, sop |
| token (n.) | keepsake, present, memento |
| token (n.) | keepsake, present, memento |
| topless (adj.) | supreme, paramount |
| tortive (adj.) | contorted, tortuous, twisting |
| touch (n.) | sense, feeling, intuition, hint |
| touch (n.) | trait, quality, feature |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | refer to, treat of, deal with |
| touch (v.) | land at, arrive at, visit |
| tractable (adj.) | compliant, manageable, governable |
| traded (adj.) | practised, expert, experienced |
| train (v.) | draw on, induce, tempt |
| translate (v.) | explain, interpret |
| transportance (n.) | transportation, conveyance |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, effort, exertion [often overlapping with the sense of 'travel'] |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, effort, exertion [often overlapping with the sense of 'travel'] |
| trial (n.) | action of testing, putting to the proof |
| trim (adj.) | fine, excellent, smart |
| trim (v.) | tidy up, make ready, prepare |
| tripping (adv.) | light-footedly, with nimble dance-steps |
| Troilus (n.) | [pron: 'troylus] youngest son of Priam and Hecuba; killed by Achilles; lover of Cressida |
| troth (n.) | truth, good faith |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| Troy (n.) | ancient city of W Turkey, besieged for 10 years during the Trojan Wars; also called Ilium, Ilion |
| true (adj.) | reliable, trustworthy, dependable |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| trump (n.) | trumpet |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| truncheon (n.) | military baton, staff of office |
| truth (n.) | loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness |
| truth (n.) | loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness |
| truth (n.) | abstract principle, general rule |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| turpitude (n.) | wickedess, vileness, depravity |
| turtle (n.) | turtle-dove, lover |
| twain (adv.) | of separate minds, at variance |
| Typhon (n.) | giant, half man half animal, who fought against the Olympian gods |
| Ulysses (n.) | [pron: yoo'liseez] son of Laertes, who fought for 10 years in the Trojan War; on his return to Ithaca, he killed the suitors of his wife Penelope |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unarm (v.) | disarm, remove armour |
| unawares, at | unexpectedly |
| unbodied (adj.) | abstract, conceptual, formless |
| unbruised (adj.) | unmarked, uncrushed, undamaged |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| uncomprehensive (adj.) | fathomless, boundless, immeasurable |
| under-honest (adj.) | less than honourable |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| ungently (adv.) | unkindly, roughly, rudely |
| ungracious (adj.) | inconsiderate, graceless, unmannerly |
| unjust (adj.) | dishonest, untrustworthy, crooked |
| unkind (adj.) | unnatural, abnormal, aberrant |
| unknown (adj.) | obscure, little-known |
| unplausive (adj.) | disapproving, displeased, censurious |
| unpractised (adj.) | inexperienced, naive, innocent |
| unrespective (adj.) | undiscriminating, making no distinction, all-inclusive |
| unsecret (adj.) | lacking in secrecy, unconfidential |
| unsquared (adj.) | badly fitting, unsuitable, unbecoming |
| untent (v.) | remove from a tent |
| untimbered (adj.) | lacking a strong wooden frame; unsound, frail |
| untraded (adj.) | unconventional, unaccustomed, unfamiliar |
| unwholesome (adj.) | harmful, damaging, noxious |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | frequent, hang out at, visit regularly |
| vail (n.) | setting, going down |
| vainglory, vain-glory (n.) | showy event, ostentatious activity |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vantbrace, vambrace (n.) | armour to protect the fore-arm |
| varlet (n.) | manservant, page, attendant |
| varlet (n.) | manservant, page, attendant |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| vassalage (n.) | humble people, low subjects |
| vaunt (n.) | beginning, outset, first part |
| vein (n.) | state of mind, motive, mood |
| venomed (adj.) | poisoned, venomous |
| venomous (adj.) | embittered, rancorous, malignant |
| vent (n.) | aperture, opening |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| very (adj.) | mere, alone |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| view (n.) | inspection, examination |
| view (n.) | inspection, examination |
| view (n.) | sight, range of vision |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| vindicative (adj.) | vindictive, punitive, revengeful |
| vinewed (adj.) | mouldy, rotten, decaying |
| violent (v.) | rage with violence, seethe, rampage |
| virtue (n.) | virtuous self, honour, excellency |
| virtue (n.) | worth, value, excellence |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| vizard (v.) | cover with a mask; conceal, hide |
| voice (n.) | shout of acclamation, cry of applause |
| voice (n.) | support, approval, good word |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voice (n.) | authoritative opinion, judgement |
| voluntary (n.) | volunteer |
| Vulcan (n.) | Roman god of fire, and the gods' blacksmith; his forge was under Mt Etna, and thus associated with destruction and hell |
| Vulcan (n.) | Roman god of fire, and the gods' blacksmith; his forge was under Mt Etna, and thus associated with destruction and hell |
| waftage (n.) | passage, conveyance by water |
| waking (adj.) | awake, wakeful |
| wallet (n.) | bag, knapsack |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| wantonness (n.) | foolish behaviour, caprice, whims |
| ward (n.) | [fencing] defensive posture, parrying movement |
| ward (v.) | protect, defend, guard |
| ware (adj.) | aware, conscious, sensible |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | justify, defend, stand up for |
| watery (adj.) | moist, clammy, salivating |
| watch (n.) | sleepless state, wakefulness |
| way of, in (prep.) | of the nature of, as a point of |
| ways, come thy / your | come along |
| weather, keep the | keep to the windward side |
| wedge (v.) | cleave, split [as with a wedge] |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weigh (v.) | judge, rate, assess the value of |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wenching (adj.) | someone who hangs around with women |
| wheel (v.) | turn to face in a new direction, circle round |
| whisper (v.) | speak secretly with, talk confidentially to |
| whoremasterly (adj.) | lecherous, having the character of a whoremaster |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| wide (adj.) | wide of the mark, mistaken |
| wight (n.) | [archaism] person, human being |
| wild (adj.) | rash, reckless, careless |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | wilfulness, self-will, determination |
| will (n.) | wilfulness, self-will, determination |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| willed (adj.) | [debated reading] self-willed, deliberate, premeditated |
| wind (n.) | sighing, lamenting breath |
| wind (n.) | breath |
| Winchester goose | [contemptuous] groin swelling caused by venereal disease [one Bishop of Winchester licensed brothels in London] |
| wit (n.) | reasoning, thinking, deliberation |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| withhold (v.) | restrain, hold back, keep in check |
| without (adv.) | externally, on the outside |
| witty (adj.) | with all one's wits at the ready |
| wonder (n.) | object of fascination, target of astonishment |
| woof (n.) | cross-threads in a web; web |
| work (n.) | deed, doing, action |
| wrangler (n.) | quarreller, arguer; also: opponent, disputant |
| wrest (n.) | [music] implement for tuning |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| zeal (n.) | ardour, fervour; or: loyalty, devotion |
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