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.
| a (part.) | particle used in front of a proper name, as a supportive war-cry |
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'in' |
| -a (suffix) | syllable often used to make up the rhythm in a song |
| abatement (n.) | lessening, decrease, diminution |
| abroad (adv.) | in the outside world, freely at large, elsewhere, everywhere |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| act (v.) | act out, perform, enact |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| action (n.) | engagement, combat, fighting |
| advance (v.) | be active, go forward |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| adventure (n.) | venture, enterprise, issue, hazard |
| adventure, at | randomly, on the spur of the moment |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make aware, inform, notify; warn |
| advice (n.) | judgement, opinion, warning |
| Aeneas (n.) | [pron: e'nayas] Trojan hero, son of Anchises and Aphrodite; in Roman legend, the ancestor of the Romans |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | imitate, copy, mimic |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | object of affection |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | contrary to |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | with respect to |
| aglet (n.) | (plural) tiny shining ornaments worn on a dress, spangles |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| ail (v.) | prevent, obstruct, stop |
| air (n.) | melody, tune, strain |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | call to arms, call to battle, signal to begin fighting |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| alliance (n.) | kinship, relationship, friendship |
| allow (v.) | acknowledge, commend, receive [with praise] |
| allowance (n.) | acknowledgement, admission, confirmation |
| alone (adv.) | only, solely, uniquely |
| alone, let [one] | leave it to [one], you can rely on [one] |
| alone, let [one] | leave it to [one], you can rely on [one] |
| alone, let [one] | pay no attention to [one], have nothing to do with [one] |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| Amazon, Amazonian (n.) | one of a race of warrior women, said to be descended from Ares, god of war |
| amiss (adj.) | deficient [in mind], deranged |
| among (adv.) | from time to time, every now and then |
| anatomy (n.) | body, skeleton, skin and bones |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| and, an (conj.) | as if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| angle (n.) | fishing rod, line, hook |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | [after ‘now’] at another time, presently |
| answer (v.) | account for, justify, defend |
| antic, antick(e), antique (n.) | bizarre dance, fantastic spectacle, grotesque entertainment |
| appliance (n.) | remedy, cure, treatment |
| appoint (v.) | destine, assign, arrange |
| appoint (v.) | arm, equip, furnish |
| appointment (n.) | equipment, effects, weaponry |
| appointment (n.) | equipment, effects, weaponry |
| approacher (n.) | one who approaches |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apricock (n.) | apricot |
| apt (adj.) | likely, inclined, prone |
| arbitrament, arbitrement (n.) | decision, judgement, verdict |
| ardently (adv.) | burningly, intensely, passionately |
| argument (n.) | quarrel, dispute, point of contention |
| arm (v.) | give your arm to |
| armed (adj.) | with arms |
| armipotent (adj.) | mighty in arms, powerful in arms |
| armour (n.) | suit of armour |
| arraignment (n.) | trial, interrogation, examination |
| arras (n.) | tapestry hanging |
| arrouse (v.) | sprinkle, bedew, water |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assure (v.) | settle, convey, leave [to] |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attendance (n.) | diligent service, dutiful ministration, assiduous attention |
| auburn (adj.) | yellow-brown, light brown |
| audience (n.) | hearing, attention, reception |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| Aulis (n.) | [pron: 'awlis] seaport in Boeotia, SE Greece |
| awhile (adv.) | for a short time, briefly |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| back (v.) | ride, mount, sit on |
| baldric, baldrick (n.) | leather shoulder belt, strap [for holding a bugle, sword, etc] |
| band (n.) | company, society, fellowship |
| bank (n.) | coast, shore |
| bank (n.) | river bank |
| bank (n.) | river bank |
| banquet, banket (n.) | appetizer, first course, hors d'oeuvres |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| Barbary (n.) | Barbary coast of N Africa, famous for its horses |
| bare (adj.) | threadbare, shabby, ragged |
| barley-break (n.) | type of country game in which a couple occupies a den [nicknamed ‘hell’] in the centre of a [barley] field, and tries to catch other couples, who may separate [break] when about to be caught |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-lying, lowland |
| basely (adv.) | dishonourably, shamefully, ignominiously |
| bate (v.) | omit, lose, leave out |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bavian (n.) | baboon, ape |
| bay (n.) | fame, renown [i.e. laurel wreath] |
| be (v.) | become, come to be |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | steer, sail towards |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | carry on, manage, conduct [an affair] |
| beastly (adv.) | like an animal, in a beastly manner |
| beat (v.) | strike |
| beat on / upon (v.) | be obsessed by, be preoccupied with |
| becking (n.) | beckoning, calling, nodding [to action] |
| beckoning (n.) | signal, significant gesture, meaningful sign |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| bedfellow (n.) | intimate companion |
| beest-eating (adj.) | drinking the milk produced after the birth of a calf [considered undrinkable, except by rustics] |
| beg (v.) | become a beggar |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| behoof (n.) | benefit, advantage |
| bell (n.) | death-knell |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| Bellona (n.) | [pron: bel'ohna] Roman goddess of war |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | give way, bow, submit |
| bent (adj.) | ready for firing, tensioned for action |
| bent (adj.) | frowning, angry, glowering |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beside (adv.) | to the side, from that path |
| best-boding (adj.) | most favourable, most promising |
| best-tempered (adj.) | most skilfully crafted, of the finest quality [as of metal] |
| betake (v.) | go, take oneself off, make one's way |
| betime (adv.) | early, at an early hour |
| betray (v.) | disclose the secrets of, reveal the indiscretions of |
| bevy (n.) | company [of maidens], gathering |
| bid (v.), past form bade | invite, ask, entice |
| bigger-looked (adj.) | of more daunting appearance |
| bind (v.), past form bound | oblige, make grateful, indebt |
| blast (v.) | destroy, ruin, lay waste |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blast (v.) | blight, wither, destroy |
| blazon (n.) | description, representation, delineation |
| bleeding (n.) | bloodshed; blood-letting [in medicine] |
| blind (v.) | make blind, deprive of sight |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | blood-letting, bleeding |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood-sized (adj.) | blood-soaked, smeared with blood |
| bloomed (adj.) | covered with blossom, in bloom |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow (v.) | blossom, bloom, flower |
| blow wind in the breech | feel the wind [we leave behind], run to keep up [with us] |
| blubbered (adj.) | tear-stained, disfigured with weeping [no comic overtones] |
| boding (adj.) | ominous, full of foreboding |
| body (n.) | group, ensemble, company |
| body (n.) | main part, chief element |
| bold (adj.) | ready, unafraid, prepared |
| bold (adj.) | shameless, immodest, outspoken, coarse |
| bold (adj.) | over-confident, presumptuous, audacious, impudent |
| bone (n.) | (plural) pieces of bone [used as a musical instrument] |
| boot (n.) | booty, plunder, spoils |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bottle (n.) | bundle, truss [of hay] |
| bouncing (adj.) | beefy, hefty, strapping |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, indebted, under an obligation |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (v.) | determine, mark out, define |
| bow (v.) | make to bend, cause to bend |
| bowels (n.) | depths, core, interior |
| bowling, bowline (n.) | [nautical] rope which keeps the edge of a sail steady |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| bracelet (n.) | manacle, fetter, handcuff |
| brake (n.) | bush, thicket |
| brave (adj.) | audacious, daring, bold |
| 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.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravery (n.) | splendour, fine display, ostentation |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | break one's promise, not keep one's word |
| break (v.) | burst, rupture |
| break out (v.) | rush out, come out |
| breeder (n.) | father, source, originator, author |
| breech (n.) | buttocks, behind |
| briar (n.) | thorn, prickly branch |
| bride (v.) | marry, wed |
| bride-habited (adj.) | dressed as a bride |
| bridehouse (n.) | house where a wedding is held |
| brief (adv.) | in short, briefly, in sum |
| brimmed (adj.) | filled to the brim, brimful |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| bring (v.) | lead, go, conduct [someone] |
| bring (v.) | persuade, induce, cause |
| bring (v.) | train, bring up, rear |
| bring off (v.) | rescue, save, deliver |
| broach (v.) | pierce, impale, spit |
| broken (adj.) | disjointed, fragmentary, disconnected |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brown (adj.) | brunette, brown-haired |
| buckle (v.) | hold together, fasten [as with a buckle] |
| burden, burthen (n.) | refrain, chorus |
| burst (n.) | bursting out, violent outbreak |
| bury (v.) | abandon forever, consign to oblivion, eliminate |
| business (n.) | deed, action, affair, task |
| button (n.) | bud |
| buzz (int.) | impatient request for silence (usually because news is already known) |
| by any means | certainly, indeed |
| by that (conj.) | by the fact that |
| cabin (v.) | be confined, be shut up [in a soldier's tent] |
| calkin (n.) | raised edge of a horse-shoe [which prevents the horse slipping] |
| canon (n.) | law, decree, rule |
| capacity (n.) | intelligence, understanding, capability |
| Capaneus (n.) | [kapa'nayus] one of seven champions – the 'Seven against Thebes' – who attacked Thebes to deprive Eteocles of his kingship |
| capital (adj.) | mortal, deadly, fatal |
| care for (v.) | want, like, wish |
| careless (adj.) | casual, informal, free and easy |
| careless (adj.) | inattentive, preoccupied, distracted |
| carrack, carack (n.) | galleon, large merchant ship, also fitted out for war |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| carry it (away) | [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed |
| carve (v.) | serve food to, wait on |
| casque, caske (n.) | helmet |
| cast (v.) | give, bestow [as a dowry] |
| cast (v.) | arrange, dispose, organize |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| cast away (v.) | ruin, waste carelessly, squander |
| Castor (n.) | one of the twins born to Jupiter and Leda (the other being Pollux) |
| catching (adj.) | contagious, infectious |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| Ceres (n.) | [pron: 'seereez] Roman goddess of crops and fruit |
| certain (adj.) | steady, settled, fixed |
| circuit (n.) | enclosed space, ambit, compass |
| clap her aboard | [as of a ship] board her, jump on board |
| clean (adj.) | well-built, shapely, comely |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clear his own way | make his own way; or: prove himself innocent |
| clear-spirited (adj.) | noble-hearted, of noble soul |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| close (adv.) | tightly, in a close-fitting way |
| close (adv.) | safely, secretly, out of sight |
| coarse (adj.) | rough, unrefined |
| cockle (n.) | cockle shell, mussel-shell |
| cocklight (n.) | morning cock-crow, dawn |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coin (v.) | create fantasies, fabricate, fantasize |
| coinage (n.) | invention, fabrication, concoction |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| cold (adj.) | chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion |
| cold (adj.) | hopeless, apathetic, miserable |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| colour (n.) | semblance, outward appearance, character |
| come cut and long tail | [whether a horse or dog has its tail docked or not] whatever happens, come what may |
| come off (v.) | leave the field of combat, disengage |
| come up (v.) | come forward [from the rear], reach, advance |
| comely (adv.) | gracefully, fittingly, decorously |
| comely (adv.) | gracefully, fittingly, decorously |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| comment (v.) | speculate, conjecture, give an opinion |
| common (adj.) | of ordinary people, of the masses |
| commune (v.) | talk, converse, discourse |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| compounded (adj.) | blended, mingled, combined, made up |
| concealment (n.) | something to be concealed, secret |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| concern (v.) | be important to, be the concern of |
| confessor (n.) | boaster, braggart [of love affairs] |
| confirm (v.) | encourage, strengthen, make firm |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| conjurer, conjuror (n.) | exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits |
| conjuring (n.) | entreaty, invocation, incantation |
| constellation | [the stars were thought to influence people and events] disposition, character, temperament |
| consummation (n.) | end, conclusion, completion |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contempt (n.) | disobedience, disregard, defiance |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| contention (n.) | quarrel, dispute, strife |
| continue (v.) | keep up, maintain, elaborate |
| convent (v.) | bring together, assemble, convene |
| convent (v.) | bring together, assemble, convene |
| conversation (n.) | social interaction, society, dealings |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| corslet (v.) | hold tightl embrace [like a corslet = defensive armour] |
| costliness (n.) | splendidness, rarity, preciousness |
| couch (v.) | lie, sleep, go to bed |
| counsel (n.) | secrecy, confidence, privacy |
| count (n.) | age, tally [of years] |
| counter-reflect (n.) | reflection back again |
| couple (v.) | pair off, make couples |
| course (n.) | sail attached to the lower yards of a sailing ship |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozener (n.) | cheat, deceiver, fraud |
| cramp (n.) | rheumatic, arthritic |
| crank (n.) | winding path, twisting street, sidestreet |
| crave (v.) | wish to know, solicit |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| Creon (n.) | [pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied |
| crest-fallen (adj.) | humbled, abashed, shamed |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| cross (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, stumbling block |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| cross (v.) | cross the path of, intercept, encounter |
| cross (v.) | cross the path of, intercept, encounter |
| cruel (adv.) | terribly, extremely, exceedingly |
| cry (n.) | [of hounds] noise, call, yelp |
| cry up (v.) | show to be true, proclaim, announce in public [by] |
| cull forth (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cum... | with many others |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| cunningly (adv.) | skilfully, cleverly, competently |
| cunningly (adv.) | craftily, artfully, deviously |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curb (n.) | controlling chain or strap passed under a horse's jaw; check, restraint |
| curious (adj.) | finely made, skilfully wrought, elaborate |
| current (adj.) | [as of a coin] authentic, genuine, valid |
| cut (n.) | work-horse, nag |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| Cynthia (n.) | Roman goddess of the moon; one of the identities of Diana |
| Daedalus (n.) | [pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus |
| daffadilly (n.) | daffodil |
| dainty (adj.) | splendid, fine, excellent |
| dainty (adj.) | splendid, fine, excellent |
| dainty (adj.) | fastidious, scrupulous, refined, particular |
| dainty (adv.) | beautifully, delightfully, excellently |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| damask (adj./n.) | light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] |
| dark (adj.) | sad, melancholic, gloomy |
| dark (adj.) | unfavourable, malignant, evil |
| deadly (adv.) | with a resemblance of death |
| deaf (v.) | deafen |
| deafing (n.) | drowning out, blocking out [of sound] |
| deal (v.) | proceed, behave, conduct oneself |
| dear (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| death-bed (n.) | grave |
| decay (n.) | destitute person, case of hardship |
| decision (n.) | way of deciding, resolution, trial [by combat] |
| deck (v.) | cover, adorn, decorate |
| decking (n.) | adorning, dressing, attiring |
| deep (adj.) | subtle, intricate, complex |
| defier (n.) | herald declaring war |
| defier (n.) | challenger, confronter, denouncer |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliverly (adv.) | nimbly, lightly, sprightly |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| depart (n.) | departure, departing, leave-taking |
| depart with (v.) | part with, give away |
| depend on / upon (v.) | serve, support, rely on |
| deserving (adj.) | deserving of gratitude, meritorious |
| determine (v.) | resolve, decide, settle [on] |
| devil (n.) | diabolical thing, worst possible event |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Dido (n.) | [pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| differing (adj.) | different, varying, diverse |
| dii... | good gods |
| dii... | [Latin] all you gods and goddesses |
| dim (adj.) | dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre |
| dirge (n.) | funeral song, song of mourning |
| Dis (n.) | Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discourse (v.) | talk, chat, converse |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discharge (v.) | fire off, send forth, get rid of |
| discharge (v.) | release from service, let go, dismiss |
| disinsanity (n.) | madness, great foolishness |
| dismal (adj.) | disastrous, calamitous, devastating |
| disparity (n.) | inequality, dissimilarity, lack of quality |
| dispose of (v.) | make arrangements for |
| disposed (adj.) | arranged, placed, distributed |
| disposer (n.) | settler, handler, manager |
| dispute (n.) | disputation, argument, debate |
| disroot (v.) | dislodge, displace, remove |
| disseat, dis-seat (v.) | unseat, throw, remove |
| distemper (n.) | malady, illness, derangement |
| distemper (v.) | disorder, derange, disturb, confuse |
| distempered (adj.) | vexed, troubled, ill-humoured |
| distinguish (v.) | discriminate, decide between |
| distinguish (v.) | call, describe as, dub |
| distraction (n.) | madness, derangement, insanity |
| divided (adj.) | broken, stifled, half-smothered |
| dividual (adj.) | different, separate [i.e. between man and woman] |
| do (v.) | organize, arrange, manage |
| do (v.) | perform, play one's part, act |
| doer (n.) | achiever, performer, hero |
| dole (n.) | grief, sorrow, sadness |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| dominie (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| doom (v.) | condemn, pronounce judgement against |
| dowset (n.) | testicles of a deer [considered a culinary delicacy] |
| dozens, by | in dozens of different ways |
| dram (n.) | [small dose of] poison |
| draw (v.) | pull out, force out |
| draw out (v.) | choose, select, find |
| dreg (v.) | [metaphor of] make cloudy [with dregs] |
| drift (adj.) | driving, strong |
| drive (v.) | carry on, move along |
| due (n.) | appropriate ritual, propriety |
| dure (v.) | endure, bear, withstand |
| durst, that thou | you wouldn't dare!, if you dare! |
| ear (v.) | listen to, hear, give ear to |
| early (adv.) | at the outset, at first hearing |
| eddy (n.) | whirlpool |
| edify (v.) | enlighten, instruct, inform |
| edify (v.) | profit, gain instruction |
| edify (v.) | profit, gain instruction |
| ee (n.) | [northern form of] eye |
| eftsoons (adv.) | occasionally, from time to time |
| eke (adv.) | [archaism] also, moreover, too |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| Elysium | mythological location of heaven |
| emblem (n.) | image, symbol, allegory |
| emportment (n.) | fit of passion, state of emotion |
| emulous (adj.) | rivalling, competing, emulating |
| enamelled (adj.) | brightly coloured, multi-coloured, kaleidoscopic |
| enclose (v.) | seize, grip, imprison |
| encompass (v.) | surround, encircle, enclose |
| end (n.) | death, ending [of life] |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| end, an / on | upright, vertical |
| end, an / on | upright, vertical |
| endless (adj.) | never-ending, impossible, unattainable |
| endure (v.) | undergo, suffer, put up with |
| engine (n.) | weapon, instrument of warfare |
| enjoy (v.) | possess in love, sleep with |
| enjoying (n.) | experiencing, benefit, blessing |
| enormous (adj.) | disorderly, abnormal, monstrous |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envy (n.) | admiration, desire [to be like], jealousy |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| equal (adj.) | fair, equitable, evenhanded |
| ere (conj.) | rather than |
| errant (adj.) | wandering, straying, erring |
| error (n.) | defect, flaw, blemish |
| estate (v.) | endow, settle upon, bestow (up)on |
| et... | and I have completed a work that neither the anger of Jove nor fire |
| even (v.) | make good, settle, put straight |
| even, e'en (adv.) | just [now] |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| everywhere (adv.) | here and there, in many places |
| exceed (v.) | outdo, surpass, excel, be superior |
| exclaim against / on (v.) | decry, cry out against, rail at |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exercise (v.) | engage in manly sports, practise the martial arts |
| expectation (n.) | anticipation, hopefulness |
| express (adj.) | fixed, final, irrevocable |
| extant (n.) | in existence, living, existing |
| extinct (adj.) | extinguished, put out, quenched |
| extravagant (adj.) | vagrant, straying, roaming |
| extreme (n.) | intense emotion, violent passion |
| fable (v.) | speak falsely, lie, fabricate |
| face (n.) | appearance, outward show, look |
| faculty (n.) | function, power, capability |
| fail (n.) | failure [to comply with], lack |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (v.) | lose courage, show fear, lose heart, take fright |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | good, elegant, fine |
| fairly (adv.) | fully, completely, entirely |
| faith (n.) | promise, assurance, pledge |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | constancy, fidelity, loyalty |
| faith (n.) | religious belief |
| faith (n.) | self-confidence, self-assurance |
| fall (v.) | fall short, fail, do not live up to |
| fall (v.) | fall short, fail, do not live up to |
| fall away (v.) | be thin, emaciate, waste away |
| fall to (v.) | begin to do, abandon oneself to |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | unfair, unjust, double-crossing |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| falsehood (n.) | delusion, deception, illusion |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| farce, force (v.) | stuff, cram |
| fare (v.) | go, happen, turn out |
| fare (v.) | go, happen, turn out |
| fast (adj.) | close, very near [to] |
| fat (v.) | fatten, feed up, nourish |
| fatuus | [Latin] foolish |
| favour (n.) | mark of favour, gift, token [often a love-token] |
| favour (n.) | gesture or token of regard, bow, curtsy |
| fear (n.) | awe, reverence, dread |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fear (v.) | doubt, mistrust |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| feat (n.) | action, deed, conduct |
| feat (n.) | action, deed, conduct |
| feat (n.) | achievement, skill, accomplishment |
| fee (n.) | possession, property |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fellow (n.) | worthless individual, good-for-nothing |
| ferula (n.) | cane, rod, stick [for punishment] |
| fescue (n.) | [device for indicating letters to young readers] pointer, rod, stick |
| 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.) | duelling place |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| figure (n.) | face; or: body |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| figure (n.) | copy, image, likeness |
| file (n.) | rank, status, standing |
| find (v.) | find the truth about, discover the reason for |
| fire-ill (n.) | burning disease [possibly: pox] |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (n.) | fever, attack, seizure |
| fit (v.) | find a fitting punishment, be revenged upon |
| fit (v.) | be fit, be in satisfactory condition |
| fit (v.) | supply [with what is fit], satisfy |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| flirt (v.) | scorn, jeer at, scoff at |
| flood (n.) | river, stream, rushing water |
| flourish with (v.) | wave, brandish, shake about |
| foil (n.) | setting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem] |
| foison, foizon (n.) | harvest, crop |
| follow (v.) | imitate, copy; take as a model [in fashion] |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| follow (v.) | seek after, pursue, strive for, court |
| fond (adj.) | eager [for], desirous [of] |
| for (conj.) | as for |
| for (conj.) | since |
| for (prep.) | on behalf of |
| for why, forwhy (adv.) | why, for what reason |
| force (n.) | energy, power, conviction |
| forego (v.) | perform before, carry out in the past |
| forehorse, fore-horse (n.) | foremost horse, leader [in a team of horses] |
| forth (adv.) | forward |
| fortunate (adj.) | bringing good fortune, lucky, favourable |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| fortune (n.) | lucky chance, good luck |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| forward (adv.) | [go] onward, ahead |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| founder (v.) | make lame, cause to break down |
| frame (n.) | framework, structure, construction |
| frampold (adj.) | disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody |
| free (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| friend (v.) | befriend, sustain, assist |
| frieze (n.) | type of rough woollen cloth |
| frisk (n.) | lively movement, caper, jig |
| friskin (n.) | antic, friskiness, playful action |
| from (prep.) | away from |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| fury-innocent (n.) | [unclear usage] anyone in a calm state of mind; anyone passion-free |
| futurely (adv.) | in the future, hereafter |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gallant (n.) | man-of-war, warship |
| gallant of war (n.) | man-of-war, warship |
| galled (adj.) | sore, swollen, inflamed |
| gambol (n.) | leap, caper, antic |
| Ganymede (n.) | beautiful boy, son of a Trojan prince, taken by Jove to be cup-bearer to the gods |
| garden-house (n.) | small building in a garden [often used for lovers' assignations] |
| garland (n.) | wreath of victory |
| gaud (n.) | gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket |
| gaudy (adj.) | paltry, showy, tastelessly ornate |
| gauntlet (n.) | armoured glove protecting the hand and wrist |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | castrate, spay |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| gentility (n.) | nobility, good birth |
| 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.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gently (adv.) | like a gentleman, honourably, with dignity |
| german, germane (adj.) | near related, closely akin |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| gird (v.) | encircle, surround, ring |
| girth (n.) | saddle-securing belt around the body of a horse |
| girth (n.) | circumference, perimeter |
| give life | bring up, raise, nurture |
| give out (v.) | report, assert, make known |
| glade (n.) | opening, path, gap |
| glass (n.) | [sand of the] hourglass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glister (v.) | glitter, sparkle, gleam |
| globy (adj.) | globular, bulging, protruding |
| gloss (n.) | brightness, freshness, shine, lustre |
| go (v.) | live, exist, breathe |
| go (v.) | be [like], suggest, present itself |
| go (v.) | be pregnant, be with child |
| go beyond (v.) | exceed, surpass, transcend |
| go on (v.) | go forward, press ahead |
| go through (v.) | do what is undertaken, keep one's word |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodness (n.) | excellence, virtue, fine qualities |
| goodness (n.) | piece of luck, good fortune |
| grace (n.) | success, favourable outcome, fortune |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grand guard | piece of tournament armour protecting the chest and left shoulder |
| grateful (adj.) | pleasing, agreeable, gratifying |
| graved (adj.) | furrowed, engraved [with lines] |
| gravity (n.) | old age, the aged, the elderly |
| grease (n.) | sweat, melted fat |
| great (adj.) | of high rank, eminent |
| great (adj.) | valiant, noble, honourable |
| grece, grise, grize (n.) | step, degree, grade |
| green (adj.) | youthful, inexperienced, immature |
| grey (adj.) | aged, senescent, very old |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| groan (v.) | utter groans during childbirth |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| ground (n.) | foundation, basis, root |
| ground-piece (n.) | [unclear meaning] painting used as a teaching-aid |
| grudge (v.) | grumble, complain, be discontented |
| guess (v.) | assume, surmise, suppose |
| guilty (adj.) | shameful, culpable, reprehensible |
| gum (n.) | substance used as incense in ceremonies |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| hair-worth (n.) | hair's worth |
| half-sight (n.) | someone half-blind |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallow, holloa, hollow (v.) | shout, yell, cry out |
| hallowing, hallooing, halloing, holloing (n.) | shouting, hallooing, crying out |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| hand (n.) | ability, skill [with the hand] |
| hand (n.) | handwriting |
| handsome (adj.) | proper, fitting, appropriate |
| handsome (adj.) | proper, fitting, appropriate |
| hanging (n.) | wall-covering, tapestry, curtain |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| happiness (n.) | good luck, success, good fortune |
| harbinger (n.) | forerunner, herald, precursor |
| hard (adj.) | unpleasant, harsh, cruel |
| hard (adj.) | bad, poor, inadequate |
| hard (adv.) | badly, poorly, ill |
| hardly (adv.) | with great difficulty, only with difficulty |
| hardy (adj.) | bold, daring, forward |
| harmless (adj.) | innocent, causing no harm |
| have (v.) | understand, grasp, comprehend |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have at (v.) | let's face, let's see |
| have with you | I'll join you, I'll be with you |
| hawk at (v.) | pursue, attack, chase |
| hazard (n.) | [gambling] chance, fortune; throw [of dice] |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| heart (n.) | utmost, maximum |
| heated (adj.) | angry, inflamed, enraged, aroused |
| heavenly (adj.) | divine, celestial |
| heavenly (adj.) | beautiful, delightful, sublime |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | difficult, hard, laborious |
| heed (n.) | consideration, care, attention |
| heels, at | close behind, in close pursuit |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| Hercules (n.) | [Roman form of Heracles] proverbial for his mythical physical strength and miraculous achievements |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hip, of the | with the hips, using his hip |
| Hippolyta (n.) | [pron: hi'polita] queen of the Amazons |
| hoar (adj.) | grey-white, hoary |
| hold (v.) | stop, cease, hold on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| hold (v.) | stay unbroken, hold out [in a fight] |
| hold (v.) | stay unbroken, hold out [in a fight] |
| hold (v.) | consider, regard, esteem, value [as] |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| holy tie | marriage |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honour (n.) | fame, renown, glory |
| hopeless (adj.) | beyond hope, impossible to hope for |
| hornbook, horn-book (n.) | [teaching device] leaf of paper, protected by a piece of thin horn, showing the letters of the alphabet and other information |
| hotly (adv.) | angrily, passionately, fiercely |
| house-clog (n.) | prison-restraint, shackle, fetter |
| hum (v.) | murmur approval, make encouraging noises |
| humble (adj.) | low-lying |
| 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] |
| hurry (n.) | commotion, excitement, activity |
| Hymen (n.) | [pron: 'hiymen] Greek god who led a wedding procession; associated with a torch, crown of flowers, and flute |
| chaffy (adj.) | [as of chaff] worthless, useless, trashy |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (n.) | event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] |
| chance (n.) | outcome, situation |
| changeling (n./adj.) | unsightly person [>> sense 1: an ugly or deformed child left by fairies in exchange for a beautiful one] |
| chaplet (n.) | garland, wreath |
| chaplet (n.) | garland, wreath |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| chare (v.) | do, accomplish, finish |
| charge (n.) | command, order, injunction, instruction |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charging-staff (n.) | lance used in jousting |
| charmer (n.) | enchanter/enchantress, worker of charms |
| chase (n.) | hunting ground, territory |
| chaste (adj.) | of allowed love-making [because married] |
| cheer (n.) | face, look, expression |
| cherries (n.) | [metaphor for] lips |
| chi passa | [ballad] Who goes by |
| chicken (n.) | child, little one |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chiding (n.) | telling-off, scolding, rebuke |
| choice (n.) | ability to choose, skill in choosing |
| choke (v.) | silence, quieten, still |
| chop (v.) | [various readings possible] pounce upon; seize; exchange |
| chough (n.) | jackdaw |
| ice (n.) | [metaphor for] cold contempt |
| if (conj.) | as long as |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | poor, inadequate, miserable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | illness, malady, affliction |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| illustrate (v.) | show, indicate, make evident |
| import (v.) | be of importance to, concern, matter to |
| importment (n.) | [unclear meaning] importance, significance |
| imposition (n.) | extra burden, additional demand |
| in (prep.) | at |
| incontinence (n.) | lacking self-restraint, indulgence [in the pleasures of the flesh] |
| indifferent (adj.) | unconcerned, without a preference |
| inflame (v.) | increase, raise, charge extra |
| ingot (n.) | coin, piece |
| ingraft, engraffed (adj.) | ingrafted, ingrained, deep-rooted |
| innocent (n.) | simpleton, dimwit, mental defective |
| innocent (n.) | simpleton, dimwit, mental defective |
| instrument (n.) | agent, servant, retainer |
| instrument (n.) | agent, servant, retainer |
| intemperate (adj.) | excessive, immoderate, inordinate |
| intercession (n.) | prayer, plea, entreaty |
| interest (n.) | valid claim [on], rights of possession [to] |
| intertangled (adj.) | intertwined, entwined, interlaced |
| intrate... | [Latin] come in, boys |
| ipso... | by itself |
| Iris (n.) | Greek goddess of the rainbow; messenger of the gods, especially of Zeus and Hera |
| iron (n.) | iron weapon, steel, sword |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jadery (n.) | behaviour typical of an ill-tempered hack |
| jaw (v.) | bite, eat, devour |
| jean (n.) | type of twilled cotton cloth [= unsophisticated, unrefined] |
| 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 |
| judgement (n.) | discretion, good sense, tact |
| jump (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| 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 |
| justify (v.) | prove, confirm, demonstrate |
| keep (v.) | guard, watch, tend |
| keep (v.) | celebrate, solemnize |
| keep down (v.) | prevent from growing, keep small |
| keep touch (v.) | keep [one's] promise, prove reliable |
| keep touch (v.) | keep [one's] promise, prove reliable |
| ken (v.) | see, make out, espy |
| ken (v.) | know, understand, be aware of |
| key (n.) | tone, voice, manner of expression |
| kind (adj.) | friendly, agreeable, pleasant |
| kind (n.) | nature, reality, character, disposition |
| kindly (adv.) | lovingly, gently, affectionately |
| knack (n.) | trifle, knick-knack, ornament |
| knoll (v.) | toll, ring, peal |
| know (v.) | acknowledge, remember, think [of] |
| know (v.) | recognize |
| labour (n.) | hard work, physical toil [with pun on childbirth] |
| lag (adj.) | late-coming, last, closing |
| lane (n.) | path, passage, way |
| lard (v.) | permeate, saturate, pepper |
| large (adj.) | grandiose, impressive sounding |
| lark's-heels (n.) | larkspur |
| lastly (adv.) | in the end, finally |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| latest (adj.) | last, final |
| laud (n.) | praise, homage, honour |
| laund (n.) | clearing [in a wood], glade, grassy space |
| law, go to | sue, fight against, argue with |
| lay (n.) | song |
| lay out (v.) | expend, spend, use up |
| lay unto (v.) | add to, place along with |
| lay up (v.) | consign, put away, allocate |
| lead (v.) | put lead weights on |
| leap (v.) | jump into, throw oneself into |
| least, of the | too small; or: inferior |
| leave (v.) | cease, stop, give up |
| lees (n.) | (plural) dregs, remains, remnants |
| length (n.) | stride, distance [in leaping] |
| let (n.) | hindrance, obstacle, snag |
| let down (v.) | lose, forfeit, give up |
| let fall (v.) | lower, debase, fail to live up to |
| lewdly (adv.) | stupidly, foolishly |
| libel (n.) | false statement, damaging attack [on women] |
| liberal (adj.) | coarse, licentious, promiscuous |
| lid (n.) | eyelid |
| lie (v.) | hang, depend, hinge |
| lie (v.) | hang, depend, hinge |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | find, think of |
| limiter (n.) | arbiter, judge [of the limits of life] |
| line (v.) | strengthen, support, fortify |
| lineament (n.) | (plural) parts of the body, form, shape |
| lined (adj.) | filled, stuffed |
| list (v.) | listen |
| liver (n.) | part of the body thought to be the seat of the passions [especially sexual desire] |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| lock (v.) | keep captive, keep away, detain |
| look (v.) | find, seek, look for |
| look through (v.) | become visible, show clearly |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| lose (v.) | miss, lose out on, be deprived of |
| lose (v.) | part with, let go of, give up |
| loud (adj.) | heard everywhere, resounding |
| lover (n.) | companion, comrade, dear friend |
| low (adj.) | short, small |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| lusty (adj.) | tasty, flavourful, well-flavoured |
| maculate (adj.) | impure, spotted, stained |
| mad (adj.) | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
| mad (adj.) | wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited |
| mad (adj.) | strange, bizarre, weird |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| made (adj.) | with success assured, with fortune made |
| machine (n.) | show, entertainment; or: device |
| maid (n.) | virgin, unmarried woman |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| main (adj.) | very great, major, considerable |
| mainly (adv.) | entirely, completely, totally |
| maintain (v.) | defend, justify, support |
| make (v.) | bring success [to], prosper |
| make (v.) | bring success [to], prosper |
| make (v.) | create, bring about, produce |
| make good | justify, vindicate, confirm |
| make in (v.) | go in, make [one's] way through |
| make up (v.) | reconcile, settle, arrange |
| malicious (adj.) | wicked, evil-minded, of ill will |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manhood (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| manly (adv.) | heroically, bravely, gallantly |
| manner (n.) | (plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| mark (n.) | notable sight, object of serious attention |
| 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] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| market (n.) | opportunity to make a profit |
| marrow (n.) | rich and nutritious substance derived from bone cavities |
| 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 |
| martialist (n.) | soldier, military man [i.e. follower of Mars] |
| masoned (adj.) | formed with masonry; or: mason-built |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| may (v.) | to take part in May-day festivities |
| maying (n.) | May-day festivities |
| mead (n.) | meadow |
| meagre (adj.) | thin, slight, scrawny |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (v.) | intend for, have in mind for |
| measure (n.) | punishment, treatment, retribution |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meditance (n.) | meditation, reflection, contemplation |
| meditation (n.) | thought, thinking |
| meed (n.) | reward, prize, recompense |
| meet (v.) | begin, start, keep |
| Meleager (n.) | [pron: melee'ager] son of Althaea, his life-span determined by an unburnt magic log; he murdered his uncles in a quarrel over the killing of a boar ravaging the fields in Calydon; in her rage Althaea burnt Meleager’s log on a fire, and he died |
| memory (n.) | history, memorial record |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merit (n.) | reward, just desert |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mickle (adj.) | great, much, large |
| mind (v.) | think of, call to mind |
| mine (n.) | source of supply, abundant store |
| misbecomingly (adv.) | unbecomingly, unattractively, unfittingly |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| misgive (v.) | make one feel uneasy, cause one to be apprehensive |
| mislike (v.) | dislike, be displeased with |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| moped (adj.) | bewildered, confused, in a daze |
| more (adj.) | greater |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mounted (adj.) | exalted, high, lofty |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| muddy (adj.) | at a loss, confused, all at sea |
| mumble (v.) | grumble [beneath the breath], complain, mutter |
| muset, musit (n.) | [of a hare] hiding-place, lair |
| music (n.) | musicians, players |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (n.) | family, stock, kin |
| Narcissus (n.) | handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool; he pined away and was turned into a flower |
| Narcissus (n.) | handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool; he pined away and was turned into a flower |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| near (prep.) | in attendance on |
| nearness (n.) | intimacy, close relationship |
| Nemean lion | monstrous lion, reputably invulnerable, from the region of Nemea; its destruction was one of the twelve labours of Hercules |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nerve (n.) | strength, vigour, forcefulness |
| new-conceived (adj.) | in early pregnancy |
| next (adj.) | nearest, shortest, most direct |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| niceness (n.) | coyness, fastidiousness, excessive scruple |
| nick (n.) | nick of time, critical moment |
| niggard (v.) | begrudge, hoard, use sparingly |
| nimble-set (adj.) | agile, athletic |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (n.) | characteristic, trait, distinctive feature |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| nothing (n.) | insignificance, unimportance, triviality |
| nullity (n.) | non-event, mere nothing, blank |
| O (int.) | oh [used in emphatic emotion] |
| oak (n.) | crown of oak leaves [awarded to a victorious soldier] |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observe (v.) | honour, wait upon, show all courtesy to |
| observe (v.) | humour, gratify, indulge |
| odds (n. plural) | probability, likelihood, odds-on |
| odour (n.) | perfume, fragrance, scent |
| of (prep.) | between |
| of (prep.) | in |
| off (adv.) | off-stage |
| offence (n.) | [in fencing] attacking stroke, offensive action |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | performance, business, intrigue |
| officer of arms (n.) | herald, pursuivant |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oil (n.) | smoothness, glibness, ingratiating manner |
| on (prep.) | because of |
| only (adj.) | outstanding, peerless, pre-eminent |
| open (adj.) | easy to get through; or: give too much of a view |
| operance (n.) | operation, action, activity |
| opinion (n.) | gossip, suspicion, malicious rumour |
| opinion (n.) | reputation, character, honour |
| oppress (v.) | dominate, overwhelm, crush |
| out (adv.) | out in the field, away fighting |
| out (adv.) | in error, at fault, wrong |
| outbreast (v.) | outsing, surpass in voice |
| outdure (v.) | endure, outlast, survive |
| outgo (v.) | outdo, outstrip, surpass |
| overrank , over-rank (adj.) | over-ripe; rotten, corrupted |
| overweigh (v.) | outweigh, exceed, prevail over |
| overwrestle , over-wrestle (v.) | surpass, outdo, exceed |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owlet, howlet (n.) | young owl, owl |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| paint (v.) | adorn, beautify, enhance |
| painted (adj.) | colourful, multi-coloured |
| Pallas (n.) | alternative name for Athene |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| parle, parley (n.) | argument, altercation, exchange |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| parlously (adv.) | astoundingly, amazingly, exceedingly |
| part (v.) | divide, share, split up |
| Parthian (adj.) | from Parthia, ancient kingdom of W Asia; known for skilled horsemen and archery |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passage (n.) | combat, contest, fight [= passage of arms] |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| path (n.) | way, course of action |
| pay (n.) | reward, payment |
| pay (v.) | punish, pay back, retaliate against |
| peace (n.) | state of calm, amenable condition |
| peculiar (adj.) | particular, private, personal |
| pedagogus | [Latin] teacher |
| pelting (adj.) | paltry, petty, worthless, insignificant |
| pencilled (adj.) | painted, shown in a painting |
| penner (n.) | pen-case, pen-holder |
| pennyworth, penn'orth (n.) | money's worth, bargain, good value |
| perfect (adj.) | completely prepared, fully made ready |
| perfect (adj.) | complete, totally accomplished, well-trained |
| perish (v.) | destroy, wither, become ruined |
| persuade (v.) | convince, be sure, satisfy |
| pertain (v.) | belong, have a right |
| petticoat (n.) | long skirt |
| Philomel, Philomela (n.) | [pron: 'filomel] daughter of Pandion, king of Athens; Tereus raped her and cut out her tongue, but she told the tale in her embroidery; the gods turned her into a nightingale after she took her revenge |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| pie (n.) | magpie |
| piece (n.) | work (of art), creation |
| piece (n.) | creature, individual, person, woman |
| piece (n.) | bit of ground, place |
| piece (n.) | accomplishment, forte, skill |
| piece (v.) | complete, make up, improve |
| pinch (v.) | torment, pain, torture |
| piss o'th' nettle | be in a bad temper, show irritation |
| pitch (v.) | place oneself, settle, alight |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plain (n.) | open country |
| plant (v.) | fix in the ground, set up, place |
| plantain (n.) | variety of medicinal herb |
| play (v.) | stay idle, take a holiday |
| playfere (n.) | playfellow, playmate, companion |
| plea (n.) | quarrel, argument, strife |
| pledge (v.) | drink a toast to, drink to |
| pledge (v.) | drink a toast to, drink to |
| pleurisy, plurisy (n.) | excess, superfluity, superabundance |
| plight (n.) | good shape, health, fit condition |
| plight (v.) | betroth, engage |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| pluck (v.) | draw down, bring down |
| plum porridge | [contemptuous, for the type of person who would eat] rich, fruity porridge [= heavy, lumbering individual] |
| plum-broth (n.) | rich soup made of meat, fruit, and spices, especially eaten at Christmas |
| pointed (adj.) | ending in a point, coming to a peak |
| poise (n.) | weight, heaviness, load |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| polled (adj.) | bald, hairless |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| port (v.) | carry, bring; or: bring to port |
| portion (n.) | dowry, marriage gift, settlement |
| pose (v.) | baffle, confuse, confound |
| position (n.) | [in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis |
| post (n.) | door-post |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| posy (n.) | short piece of poetry [often inscribed inside a ring] |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| practise on / upon (v.) | try to seduce, carry on with |
| prank (n.) | trick, frolic, mischief |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| precipitance (n.) | jumping from a great height, headlong fall |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| prejudice (n.) | detriment, damage, misfortune |
| preordained (adj.) | intended, normal, appointed |
| present (v.) | put forward [for immediate action] |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| preserve (v.) | keep, maintain, look after |
| press (v.) | impress [as a stamp on a coin], imprint, mark |
| press (v.) | urge, compel, spur |
| pretended (adj.) | intended, purposed, proposed |
| pretender (n.) | claimant, suitor, wooer |
| prettily (adv.) | cleverly, ingeniously; or: charmingly |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| prewarn (v.) | forewarn, forecast, predict |
| price (n.) | value, worth, importance |
| prick (n.) | thorn, prickle, barb |
| prime (adj.) | chief, dearest, favourite |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| primest (n./adj.) | best, finest, most supreme |
| prisonment (n.) | imprisonment, detention, captivity |
| privately (adv.) | secretly, quietly, covertly |
| proceeding (n.) | (plural) conduct, behaviour, actions |
| produce (v.) | lead them forth, bring them out |
| proh... | [Latin] O God! Heaven help me! |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| propound (v.) | set before oneself, propose [as a goal] |
| prorogue (v.) | postpone, delay, defer |
| Proserpine, Proserpina (n.) | daughter of the corn-goddess Ceres; Hades, king of the Underworld, abducted her and made her his queen |
| prove (v.) | justify [one's] claim, establish |
| provender (n.) | feed, fodder |
| puissance (n.) | power, might, force |
| purge (v.) | make up for, be rid [of], compensate |
| purchase (v.) | acquire, obtain, win |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| pursue (v.) | proceed with, take forward, continue |
| push (n.) | extremity, limit, measure |
| pyramid (n.) | obelisk, pillar |
| pyramid (n.) | obelisk, pillar |
| quaint (adj.) | pretty, attractive, lovely |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| question (n.) | questioning, interrogation, examination |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | conversation, discourse, piece of talk |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quit (v.) | rid, free, relieve |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quite (v.) | [= requite] reward, repay, recompense |
| quousque... | how much longer |
| race (n.) | descendants, children, posterity |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rarely (adv.) | splendidly, beautifully, excellently |
| rate (n.) | quantity, amount, instance |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| ravish (v.) | snatch from, tear from |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| reach (v.), past form raught | give, hold out |
| reach (v.), past form raught | equal, match, attain to |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reason (n.) | power of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’] |
| reck (v.) | regard, heed, care [for] |
| reckoning (n.) | bill [at an inn], settling of account |
| record (n.) | recorder |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| rectifier (n.) | one who puts things right, director |
| redemption (n.) | rescue, recovery |
| redress (n.) | relief, assistance, help, comfort |
| reduce (v.) | restore, bring back, lead back |
| reel (v.) | waver, become unsteady, turn suddenly |
| regard (v.) | gaze upon, look down on, observe |
| regiment (n.) | rule, regimen, normal state |
| rehearsal (n.) | story, account, recounting |
| rejoicer (n.) | cheerer, encourager, consoler |
| relish (v.) | have a flavour [of], taste, savour |
| repair (v.) | come, go, make one's way |
| repletion (n.) | over-indulgence, immoderate living |
| report (n.) | rumour, gossip, hearsay |
| report (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| respect (v.) | pay attention to, heed |
| restraint (n.) | captivity, imprisonment, confinement |
| retain (v.) | employ, take into service |
| reverence, do | pay homage, worship, show respect [to] |
| rheum (n.) | catarrh, head-cold, coughing and spluttering |
| riband (n.) | ribbon |
| right (adj.) | typical, true, classic |
| right (adj.) | in her right mind, sane, rational |
| right (adj.) | in her right mind, sane, rational |
| ripe (adj.) | ready, inclined, well-disposed |
| rise (v.) | get up, get out of bed |
| rolling (adj.) | flashing, expressive |
| rough (adj.) | difficult to manage, not thoroughly trained |
| round (v.) | ring, encircle, surround |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rowel (n.) | small sharp wheel at the end of a spur |
| royal (adj.) | like a king, majestic |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| rude (adj.) | [of wind or water] stormy, turbulent, harsh |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| rudiment (n.) | first principles, basic points |
| ruin (n.) | [metaphor for] destitute, case of hardship |
| ruin (n.) | [metaphor for] destitute, case of hardship |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| sanctuary (n.) | holy place, church, religious place of safety |
| Saturn (n.) | Roman god of seed time and harvest |
| say (v.) | speak, utter a sound |
| say (v.) | proclaim, announce, declare |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scorn (n.) | object of scorn, target of mockery |
| screw (v.) | twist, force, contort |
| scurril (adj.) | scurrilous, coarse, vulgar |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy (adj.) | worthless, wretched, disagreeable |
| seal (v.) | confirm, ratify, approve |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| season (v.) | bring to maturity, ripen |
| season (v.) | imbue, infuse, fill |
| secure (adj.) | over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident |
| sedge (n.) | variety of grassy plant, rush |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| seeming (n.) | appearance, look, aspect |
| sempster (n.) | one who sews [as a profession], tailor |
| sense (n.) | mind, power of reason, wits |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| serious (adj.) | formal, important, solemn |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| servant (n.) | devotee, one who gives dedicated service, lover |
| serve (v.) | be of use, render service, be an advantage [to] |
| service (n.) | action, performance |
| set down (v.) | log, make note, put on record |
| set in (v.) | put in [his word], join in, intervene |
| set off (v.) | enhance, show to advantage, display by contrast |
| settle (v.) | establish, set up, give a home to |
| settled (adj.) | steady, steadfast, staunch |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| severally (adv.) | separately, individually |
| shade (n.) | (plural) the underworld, Hades |
| shadow (n.) | reflection, reflected image |
| shake (v.) | tremble, quake, shiver |
| shame (v.) | be ashamed, be embarrassed |
| shape (n.) | disguise, appearance, identity |
| shoulder-piece (n.) | armour covering the shoulder |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| school-doing (n.) | training, instruction, discipline |
| sib (adj.) | kin, related |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| sinew (n.) | muscle |
| single (adj.) | individual, particular |
| sinister (adj.) | left |
| sink (v.) | be ruined, give up, perish |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| skiff (v.) | go in a skiff [= small boat] |
| skill (n.) | judgement, knowledge, common sense |
| skip (v.) | jump over, avoid, pass by |
| skip (v.) | pass over, fail to see, ignore |
| slightly (adv.) | without much attention, neglectfully |
| slip (v.) | fail to hold, be broken off |
| smallness (n.) | softness, gentleness, high pitch |
| smile (n.) | trace, sign, hint |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| sod (v.) | boil, stew [from ‘seethe’] |
| soil (n.) | blemish, stain, tarnish |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| soldieress (n.) | female soldier |
| solemnity (n.) | ritual, ceremony, celebration |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sotted (adj.) | turned into a fool, besotted |
| sound (adj.) | large, severe, serious |
| soundly (adv.) | severely, strongly, dearly, in full |
| sow (n.) | ingot, block, bar |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| spare (v.) | be free [at court], not needed |
| speak (v.) | proclaim, show, reveal |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| speed (n.) | success, fortune, good luck |
| sphere (n.) | (plural) orbits [of the eye], sockets |
| spinster (n.) | domestic woman, one who stays at home spinning |
| spirit (n.) | courage, resolution, valour |
| spoiling (n.) | mutilation, disfiguring, marring |
| spoon (v.) | let run [with little or no sail] |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | exercise, athletic pastime |
| spread (v.) | cover, envelop, enfold |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| square (adj.) | good, sturdy, sound |
| square, out of | abnormal, disordered, deviant |
| staff (n.) | handle, shaft [of a weapon] |
| stage (n.) | platform, dais, stand |
| stagger (v.) | hesitate, waver, vacillate |
| stained (adj.) | dyed black |
| stale (adj.) | worn out, past the prime of life |
| stale (adj.) | ancient, long-standing, antiquated |
| stammer (v.) | describe poorly, undervalue |
| stamp (v.) | press, impress, coin |
| stand (v.) | stand still, stop, cease moving |
| stand (v.) | stand still, stop, cease moving |
| stand (v.) | be placed, set, arrange |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand off (v.) | stand back, draw back |
| star (n.) | fate, fortune, destiny [as determined by the stars] |
| start (n.) | advantage, edge, upper hand |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (v.) | stop, halt, come to a standstill |
| stay (v.) | dissuade, stop, prevent |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay for (v.) | wait for, await |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| steel (v.) | make firm, give strength |
| stick (v.) | decorate, adorn |
| stick (v.) | decorate, adorn |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| still (adj.) | lethargic, indolent, sluggish |
| still (adj.) | at rest, in repose |
| still (adj.) | quiet, calm, subdued |
| 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] |
| stirring (n.) | liveliness, animation, vivacity |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stomach (n.) | anger, resentment, vexation |
| stool-ball (n.) | type of bat-and-ball game, with a stool in place of a wicket |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| store (n.) | abundance, plenty, surplus, quantity |
| stout (adj.) | brave, valiant, resolute |
| stow (v.) | [as of a ship] fill up with cargo |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strained (adj.) | forced, artificial, feigned |
| strait (adj.) | tight, close-fitting, narrow |
| strangely (adv.) | like a stranger, distantly, in an unfriendly manner |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| straying (adj.) | winding, twisting, rambling |
| streamer (n.) | banner, pennant, standard |
| strewing (n.) | (plural) things to be scattered |
| strike (n.) | measure [of variable value - usually, a bushel] |
| strike (v.) | fight, engage in fighting |
| strong (adj.) | great, serious |
| studied (adj.) | deliberate, carefully planned, intentional |
| study (n.) | preparation, learning, memorizing [of a part] |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| style (v.) | appoint, order, assign |
| style (v.) | call, name, designate |
| subdued (adj.) | overcome, overwhelmed, subjugated |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| suggest (v.) | present ideas, make suggestions |
| suing (adj.) | persistently entreating, importuning, chasing |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| sully (v.) | dim, stain, tarnish |
| sulphur (n.) | fire, fiery substance, hellfire |
| sun (n.) | sunrise, dawn, daybreak |
| sunder (v.) | separate, split up, part |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| swart, swarth (adj.) | swarthy, dusky, of dark complexion |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetly (adv.) | delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly |
| sweetness (n.) | delight, pleasure, charm |
| swelling (adj.) | billowing, rising up |
| swim (v.) | move gracefully, glide, undulate |
| swine (n.) | wild boar |
| swine (n.) | wild boar |
| synod (n.) | assembly, council, gathering |
| taborer (n.) | player of a tabor |
| taborer (n.) | player of a tabor |
| tack about (v.) | change course, run against the wind |
| tackle (n.) | things, equipment, gear |
| tackling (n.) | rigging [of a ship], tackle |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| take (v.) | accept, receive, escape with |
| take out (v.) | study, learn; also: draw forth |
| tale (n.) | false rumour, story, tittle-tattle |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| taste (v.) | act as taster, make trial [as if by taste] |
| tediosity (n.) | tediousness, bother, trouble |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | rate, esteem, regard |
| tender (v.) | grant, consent to |
| tenderly (adv.) | carefully, attentively, gently |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | meaning, purpose, intention |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | meaning, purpose, intention |
| tenor, tenour (n.) | synopsis, digest, summary [of a performance] |
| term (n.) | word, expression, utterance |
| terrene (adj.) | earthly, human, in this world |
| that (conj.) | to show that |
| thaw (v.) | dissolve, soften, melt |
| Theban (adj./n.) | [pron: 'theeban] from Thebes |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Thebes (n.) | [theebz] city-state in Boeotia, SE Greece; associated with wisdom and learning |
| Theseus (n.) | [pron: 'theesius] legendary king of Athens; killer of the Minotaur; he conquered the Amazons and married their queen, Hippolyta |
| thick (adj.) | deep, heavy, profound |
| thing (n.) | [contemptuous] being, creature, base thing |
| third (v.) | achieve a third of, reduce to a third |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| tickle (v.) | beat, flog, rain blows on |
| tickle up (v.) | gratify, give pleasure, arouse |
| timely (adj.) | early, premature |
| timorous (adj.) | fearful, apprehensive, doubting |
| title (n.) | possession, lordship, dominion |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| titler (n.) | person asserting a right, claimant |
| to (prep.) | according to |
| tod (n.) | bush, bushy tuft |
| together (adv.) | all at once, at the same time |
| token (n.) | emblem, badge, coat-of-arms |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| token (n.) | keepsake, present, memento |
| top (n.) | platform at the top of a mast |
| top (v.) | tighten, pull tight on |
| tottering (adj.) | wavering, vacillating, fluctuating |
| toy (n.) | foolish dislike, silly aversion |
| toy (n.) | whim, caprice, trifling matter |
| toy (n.) | trinket, trifle, trivial ornament |
| trace (n.) | path, way; or: team [of horses, linked by traces] |
| trace (v.) | imitate, pursue, follow in one's footsteps |
| trace (v.) | tread a measure, dance some steps |
| transport (v.) | carry away, captivate, enrapture |
| transport (v.) | carry away, captivate, enrapture |
| travail, travel (n.) | journeying, travel [often overlapping with the sense of 'labour'] |
| travail, travel (n.) | journeying, travel [often overlapping with the sense of 'labour'] |
| Trent (n.) | river flowing south and then north-east in the English Midlands |
| trespass (n.) | wrong, offence, injustice, crime |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| troth (n.) | truth, good faith |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| true (adj.) | legitimate, rightful, honourable |
| truly (adv.) | fairly, justly, rightly |
| truss up (v.) | hang, string up |
| try (v.) | experience, undergo, endure |
| try (v.) | contest, decide, fight out |
| tumble (v.) | perform acrobatic feats |
| turn (n.) | winding path, twisting street, sidestreet |
| turn (v.) | spin round, whirl about, go round and round |
| turn (v.) | turn away, face the other way |
| twenty, and | [ballad catch phrase, used as an intensifer] and many more |
| umpire (n.) | arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator |
| unblest (adj.) | out of favour, disapproved of |
| unbounded (adj.) | unrestrained, uninhibited, uncontrollable |
| uncandied (adj.) | thawed, dissolved, melted |
| unclasp (v.) | reveal, display, divulge |
| unconsidered (adj.) | ignominious, unrespected, disregarded |
| understanding (n.) | intellect, intelligence, brain |
| undertaker (n.) | champion, helper, upholder |
| under-world (n.) | earth, terrestrial world |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| unearthed (adj.) | unburied; or: dug out, disclosed |
| unfeared (adj.) | not feared, unfrightening |
| unfeignedly (adv.) | genuinely, sincerely, honestly |
| unfriended (adj.) | deprived of a friend, friendless |
| unhappy (adj.) | hapless, miserable, wretched |
| unjust (adj.) | unfaithful, false [to honour] |
| unlike (adj.) | unlikely, improbable, doubtful |
| unpanged (adj.) | undistracted by pain, untormented |
| unreasoned (adj.) | not to be thought about, undebated |
| unsettle (v.) | become unsettled, be disturbed |
| unsettled (adj.) | disturbed, troubled; also: unresolved, unfixed |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| unto (prep.) | to |
| unwappered (adj.) | unexhausted, fresh, energetic |
| use (n.) | activity, practice, enterprise |
| use (n.) | activity, practice, enterprise |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use thy freedom | do what you want, do your own thing |
| vagary (n.) | wandering, displacement, roaming about |
| vantage (n.) | advantageous position, place of vantage, superiority |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vault (n.) | roof, covering, ceiling |
| vengeance (adj.) | formidable, tremendous, terrific |
| venture, venter (v.) | run a risk, take a chance, dare to act |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Ver (n.) | [personification of] spring, springtime |
| verily (adv.) | in truth, truly, indeed |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| vestal (adj.) | as a virgin priestess |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| videlicet (adv.) | [pron: vi'deliset] namely |
| virginals (n.) | small keyboard instrument |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | outward appearance, aspect, air |
| visaged (adj.) | featured, looking |
| visitating (adj.) | visiting, attending, observing |
| void (adj.) | empty, lacking, devoid |
| void (adj.) | empty, lacking, devoid |
| voluble (adj.) | changeable, inconstant, mutable |
| vouch (v.) | make good, uphold, support |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| wanton (adj.) | [jocularly] naughty, wicked, mischievous |
| wanton (adj.) | feminine; or: child-like |
| wanton (adj.) | lascivious, lewd, obscene |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| ward (n.) | [fencing] defensive posture, parrying movement |
| warrant (v.) | authorize, sanction, license |
| warrant (v.) | act as a pledge for, give an assurance about |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| wash a tile | labour in vain, work to no purpose |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| way (n.) | best path, course of action |
| weaken (v.) | lower, reduce, lessen |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weigh (v.) | weigh anchor, heave up the anchor |
| well-found (adj.) | of proven merit, of established reputation, commendable |
| well-willer (n.) | well-wisher, one who offers good will |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| where (conj.) | whereas |
| whipstock (n.) | whip-handle |
| whistle, go | carry on to no purpose, waste [one's] time |
| white-haired (adj.) | fair-haired |
| wide (adj.) | wide of the mark, mistaken |
| wild (adj.) | erratic, irregular, unruly |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| willing (adj.) | dynamic, energetic |
| willow (int.) | [in song] expression of sadness and unrequited love |
| win (v.) | deserve, earn, merit |
| wind (v.) | sound, blow |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wise (adj.) | discreet, sensible, prudent |
| wish (n.) | (plural) good wishes |
| wit (n.) | lively person, sharp-minded individual |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| witless (adj.) | stupid, foolish, crazy |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| work (v.), past form wrought | embroider, make, sew |
| worth (v.) | become of, happen to, fall on |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
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