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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.68Was this fair face the cause, quoth she,Was this faire face the cause, quoth she,
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.i.111With that malignant cause wherein the honourWith that malignant cause, wherein the honour
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.3things supernatural and causeless. Hence is it thatthings supernaturall and causelesse. Hence is it, that
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.115And though I kill him not, I am the causeAnd though I kill him not, I am the cause
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.v.55tell thee so before, because I would not fall out withtell thee so before, because I would not fall out with
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.287Because he's guilty and he is not guilty.Because he's guiltie, and he is not guilty:
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.140between them and a great cause they should be esteemedbetweene them and a great cause, they should be esteemed
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.179The cause of our expedience to the QueenThe cause of our Expedience to the Queene,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.i.46For they have entertained cause enoughFor they haue entertained cause enough
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.55Having alike your cause? Of this, my lettersHauing alike your cause. Of this, my Letters
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.63Your partner in the cause 'gainst which he fought,Your Partner in the cause 'gainst which he fought,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.180We have cause to be glad that matters are soWe haue cause to be glad, that matters are so
Antony and CleopatraAC II.v.84.1Have given myself the cause.Haue giuen my selfe the cause.
Antony and CleopatraAC III.ii.35Though you be therein curious, the least causeThough you be therein curious, the lest cause
Antony and CleopatraAC III.vi.41You have not called me so, nor have you cause.You haue not call'd me so, nor haue you cause.
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xi.68.1Obey it on all cause.Obey it on all cause.
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.128The horned herd! For I have savage cause,The horned Heard, for I haue sauage cause,
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.iv.5.1Because we brave her. Come.Because we braue her. Come.
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.v.15Say that I wish he never find more causeSay, that I wish he neuer finde more cause
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.viii.6Not as you served the cause, but as't had beenNot as you seru'd the Cause, but as't had beene
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.xv.5Proportioned to our cause, must be as greatProportion'd to our cause, must be as great
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.34Of him that caused it.Of him that caus'd it.
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.64.1Find cause in Caesar.Finde cause in Casar.
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.121I cannot project mine own cause so wellI cannot proiect mine owne cause so well
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.37because I do. – Look, here comes the Duke.Because I doe. Looke, here comes the Duke.
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.91.1I have more cause.I haue more cause.
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.113Because that I am more than common tall,Because that I am more then common tall,
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.179Because thou art not seen,because thou art not seene,
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.26pasture makes fat sheep; and that a great cause of thepasture makes fat sheepe: and that a great cause of the
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.310that hath not the gout: for the one sleeps easily becausethat hath not the Gowt : for the one sleepes easily because
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.311he cannot study, and the other lives merrily because hehe cannot study, and the other liues merrily, because he
As You Like ItAYL III.iv.4But have I not cause to weep?But haue I not cause to weepe?
As You Like ItAYL III.iv.5As good cause as one would desire; therefore weep.As good cause as one would desire, / Therefore weepe.
As You Like ItAYL III.v.128I have more cause to hate him than to love him,Haue more cause to hate him then to loue him,
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.81I take some joy to say you are, because I wouldI take some ioy to say you are, because I would
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.88love-cause. Troilus had his brains dashed out with aloue cause: Troilous had his braines dash'd out with a
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.199eyes because his own are out, let him be judge howeyes, because his owne are out, let him bee iudge, how
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.49upon the seventh cause.vpon the seuenth cause.
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.50How seventh cause? – Good my lord, like thisHow seuenth cause? Good my Lord, like this
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.64But for the seventh cause. How did you find theBut for the seuenth cause. How did you finde the
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.65quarrel on the seventh cause?quarrell on the seuenth cause?
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.i.29Well, Syracusian, say in brief the causeWell Siracusian; say in briefe the cause
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.i.31And for what cause thou camest to Ephesus.And for what cause thou cam'st to Ephesus.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.ii.47She is so hot because the meat is cold.She is so hot because the meate is colde:
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.ii.48The meat is cold because you come not home.The meate is colde, because you come not home:
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.ii.49You come not home because you have no stomach.You come not home, because you haue no stomacke:
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.i.11Because their business still lies out o' door.Because their businesse still lies out a dore.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.i.33They can be meek that have no other cause.They can be meeke, that haue no other cause
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.26Because that I familiarly sometimesBecause that I familiarlie sometimes 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.85Because it is a blessing that heBecause it is a blessing that hee 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.i.91Plead on her part some cause to you unknown.Plead on your part some cause to you vnknowne; 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.123Upon what cause?Vpon what cause
CoriolanusCor I.i.131Because I am the storehouse and the shopBecause I am the Store-house, and the Shop
CoriolanusCor I.vi.83As cause will be obeyed. Please you to march;(As cause will be obey'd:) please you to March,
CoriolanusCor II.i.24Because you talk of pride now – will you notBecause you talke of Pride now, will you not
CoriolanusCor II.i.66cause between an orange-wife and a faucet-seller, andcause betweene an Orendge wife, and a Forfet-seller, and
CoriolanusCor II.i.74cause is calling both the parties knaves. You are a pair ofCause, is calling both the parties Knaues. You are a payre of
CoriolanusCor II.i.139worships! Martius is coming home. He has more cause Worships? Martius is comming home: hee ha's more cause
CoriolanusCor II.i.221With the least cause these his new honours, whichWith the least cause, these his new Honors, / Which
CoriolanusCor II.iii.61You know the cause, sir, of my standing here.You know the cause (Sir) of my standing heere.
CoriolanusCor II.iii.193As cause had called you up, have held him to;As cause had call'd you vp, haue held him to;
CoriolanusCor III.i.2He had, my lord, and that it was which causedHe had, my Lord, and that it was which caus'd
CoriolanusCor III.i.19I wish I had a cause to seek him there,I wish I had a cause to seeke him there,
CoriolanusCor III.i.129All cause unborn, could never be the nativeAll cause vnborne, could neuer be the Natiue
CoriolanusCor III.i.143Where one part does disdain with cause, the otherWhereon part do's disdaine with cause, the other
CoriolanusCor III.i.234.1Leave us to cure this cause.Leaue vs to cure this Cause.
CoriolanusCor III.ii.52Because that now it lies you on to speakBecause, that / Now it lyes you on to speake
CoriolanusCor III.iii.18.1And power i'th' truth o'th' cause.And power i'th Truth a'th Cause.
CoriolanusCor IV.i.41A cause for thy repeal, we shall not sendA cause for thy Repeale, we shall not send
CoriolanusCor IV.ii.49And, by my troth, you have cause. You'll sup with me?And by my troth you haue cause: you'l Sup with me.
CoriolanusCor IV.iii.46cause to be glad of yours.cause to be glad of yours.
CoriolanusCor IV.v.238Reason: because they then lessReason, because they then lesse
CoriolanusCor V.ii.96What cause do you think I have toWhat cause do you thinke I haue to
CoriolanusCor V.iii.200Stand to me in this cause. O mother! Wife!Stand to me in this cause. Oh Mother! Wife!
CoriolanusCor V.iv.59Sir, we have all great cause to give great thanks.Sir, we haue all great cause to giue great thanks.
CymbelineCym I.ii.24O lady, weep no more, lest I give causeO Lady, weepe no more, least I giue cause
CymbelineCym I.vii.118O dearest soul: your cause doth strike my heartO deerest Soule: your Cause doth strike my hart
CymbelineCym II.i.19not fight with me, because of the queen my mother:not fight with me, because of the Queene my Mother:
CymbelineCym III.iv.73Thou mayst be valiant in a better cause;Thou mayst be valiant in a better cause;
CymbelineCym III.v.19.1That we have given him cause.That we haue giuen him cause.
CymbelineCym III.v.112cause to use thee with a serious industry, that is,cause to vse thee with a serious industry, that is,
CymbelineCym IV.ii.112Is oft the cause of fear. But, see, thy brother.Is oft the cause of Feare. / But see thy Brother.
CymbelineCym V.iv.71That striking in our country's causeThat striking in our Countries cause,
CymbelineCym V.v.219That caused a lesser villain than myself,That caus'd a lesser villaine then my selfe,
HamletHam II.ii.49The very cause of Hamlet's lunacy.The very cause of Hamlets Lunacie.
HamletHam II.ii.101That we find out the cause of this effect – That we finde out the cause of this effect,
HamletHam II.ii.102Or rather say, the cause of this defect,Or rather say, the cause of this defect;
HamletHam II.ii.103For this effect defective comes by cause.For this effect defectiue, comes by cause,
HamletHam II.ii.565Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause,Like Iohn a-dreames, vnpregnant of my cause,
HamletHam III.i.6But from what cause 'a will by no means speak.But from what cause he will by no meanes speake.
HamletHam III.i.39That your good beauties be the happy causeThat your good Beauties be the happy cause
HamletHam III.ii.344Good my lord, what is your cause of distemper?Good my Lord, what is your cause of distemper?
HamletHam III.iv.127His form and cause conjoined, preaching to stones,His forme and cause conioyn'd, preaching to stones,
HamletHam IV.iv.28That inward breaks, and shows no cause without
HamletHam IV.iv.45Sith I have cause, and will, and strength, and means
HamletHam IV.iv.63Whereon the numbers cannot try the cause,
HamletHam IV.v.122.2What is the cause, Laertes,What is the cause Laertes,
HamletHam V.i.148Why, because 'a was mad. 'A shall recoverWhy, because he was mad; hee shall recouer
HamletHam V.ii.77For by the image of my cause I seeFor by the image of my Cause, I see
HamletHam V.ii.333Thou livest. Report me and my cause arightThou liu'st, report me and my causes right
HamletHam V.ii.377Of deaths put on by cunning and forced cause,Of death's put on by cunning, and forc'd cause,
HamletHam V.ii.385Of that I shall have also cause to speak,Of that I shall haue alwayes cause to speake,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.i.100And for this cause awhile we must neglectAnd for this cause a-while we must neglect
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.i.40Because the King is certainly possessedBecause the King is certainely possest
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.i.68And breed a kind of question in our cause.And breede a kinde of question in our cause:
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.36Because you are not of our quality,Because you are not of our qualitie,
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.i.80Such water-colours to impaint his cause,Such water-colours, to impaint his cause:
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.i.120And God befriend us as our cause is just!And God befriend vs, as our cause is iust.
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.iii.5Because some tell me that thou art a king.Because some tell me, that thou art a King.
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.i.206Derives from heaven his quarrel and his cause;Deriues from heauen, his Quarrell, and his Cause:
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.10myself, but the cause that wit is in other men. I do heremy selfe, but the cause that wit is in other men. I doe heere
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.117 and perturbation of the brain. I have read the cause ofand perturbation of the braine. I haue read the cause of
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.iii.1Thus have you heard our cause and known our means,Thus haue you heard our causes, & kno our Means:
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.iii.26It was young Hotspur's cause at Shrewsbury.It was yong Hotspurres case, at Shrewsbury.
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.iii.37Indeed, the instant action, a cause on foot,Indeed the instant action: a cause on foot,
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.i.109cause the false way. It is not a confident brow, nor thecause, the false way. It is not a confident brow, nor the
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.ii.21because the rest of thy low countries have made a shiftbecause the rest of thy Low Countries, haue made a shift
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.ii.58Why, because you have been so lewd, and so muchWhy, because you haue beene so lewde, and so much
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.239Because their legs are both of a bigness, and 'aBecause their Legges are both of a bignesse: and hee
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.219not care, but rather because I am unwilling, and, fornot care; but rather, because I am vnwilling, and for
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.i.154Our armour all as strong, our cause the best;Our Armor all as strong, our Cause the best;
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.i.169All members of our cause, both here and hence,All members of our Cause, both here, and hence,
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.i.188That every slight and false-derived cause,That euery slight, and false-deriued Cause,
Henry IV Part 22H4 V.ii.66Your majesty hath no just cause to hate me.Your Maiesty hath no iust cause to hate mee.
Henry IV Part 22H4 V.ii.144No prince nor peer shall have just cause to say,No Prince, nor Peere, shall haue iust cause to say,
Henry VH5 I.i.45Turn him to any cause of policy,Turne him to any Cause of Pollicy,
Henry VH5 I.i.77And in regard of causes now in hand,And in regard of Causes now in hand,
Henry VH5 I.ii.125They know your grace hath cause and means and might – They know your Grace hath cause, and means, and might;
Henry VH5 I.ii.289That shall have cause to curse the Dauphin's scorn.That shal haue cause to curse the Dolphins scorne.
Henry VH5 I.ii.294My rightful hand in a well-hallowed cause.My rightfull hand in a wel-hallow'd cause.
Henry VH5 II.ii.32We therefore have great cause of thankfulness,We therefore haue great cause of thankfulnes,
Henry VH5 II.ii.60Would have him punished. And now to our French causes:Wold haue him punish'd. And now to our French causes,
Henry VH5 II.ii.107Working so grossly in a natural causeWorking so grossely in an naturall cause,
Henry VH5 III.iii.19What is't to me, when you yourselves are cause,What is't to me, when you your selues are cause,
Henry VH5 IV.i.86I think it be; but we have no great cause to desireI thinke it be: but wee haue no great cause to desire
Henry VH5 IV.i.123contented as in the King's company, his cause beingcontented, as in the Kings company; his Cause being
Henry VH5 IV.i.128cause be wrong, our obedience to the King wipes theCause be wrong, our obedience to the King wipes the
Henry VH5 IV.i.130But if the cause be not good, the King himselfBut if the Cause be not good, the King himselfe
Henry VH5 IV.i.155his cause never so spotless, if it come to the arbitrementhis Cause neuer so spotlesse, if it come to the arbitrement
Henry VH5 IV.vii.9worthily hath caused every soldier to cut his prisoner'sworthily hath caus'd euery soldiour to cut his prisoners
Henry VH5 V.chorus.34To welcome him! Much more, and much more cause,To welcome him? much more, and much more cause,
Henry VH5 V.i.3There is occasions and causes why and whereforeThere is occasions and causes why and wherefore
Henry VH5 V.i.23look you, this leek. Because, look you, you do not lovelooke you, this Leeke; because, looke you, you doe not loue
Henry VH5 V.i.72because he could not speak English in the native garb,because he could not speake English in the natiue garb,
Henry VH5 V.ii.153constancy; for he perforce must do thee right, becauseConstancie, for he perforce must do thee right, because
Henry VH5 V.ii.200rather, gentle Princess, because I love thee cruelly.rather gentle Princesse, because I loue thee cruelly.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.i.67These news would cause him once more yield the ghost.These news would cause him once more yeeld the Ghost.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.iii.66Because he is Protector of the realm,Because he is Protector of the Realme;
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iii.29To know the cause of your abrupt departure.To know the cause of your abrupt departure?
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iii.34And for that cause I trained thee to my house.And for that cause I trayn'd thee to my House.
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.53And for alliance' sake, declare the causeAnd for Alliance sake, declare the cause
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.55That cause, fair nephew, that imprisoned meThat cause (faire Nephew) that imprison'd me,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.59Discover more at large what cause that was,Discouer more at large what cause that was,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.37It is because no one should sway but he,It is because no one should sway but hee,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.ii.98Because I ever found them as myself.Because I euer found them as my selfe.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iv.24Because till now we never saw your face.Because till now, we neuer saw your face.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.16Which I have done, because unworthilyWhich I haue done, because (vnworthily)
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.55What's here? (He reads) I have, upon especial cause,What's heere? I haue vpon especiall cause,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.112When for so slight and frivolous a causeWhen for so slight and friuolous a cause,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.136Quite to forget this quarrel and the cause.Quite to forget this Quarrell, and the cause.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.157Because, forsooth, the King of Scots is crowned.Because (forsooth) the King of Scots is Crown'd.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.iii.44But curse the cause I cannot aid the man.But curse the cause I cannot ayde the man.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iii.106Sweet madam, give me hearing in a causeSweet Madam, giue me hearing in a cause.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iii.164Because this is in traffic of a king.Because this is in Trafficke of a King.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.46Because you want the grace that others have,Because you want the grace that others haue,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.55And hark ye, sirs; because she is a maid,And hearke ye sirs: because she is a Maide,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.v.45Because he is near kinsman unto Charles.Because he is neere Kinsman vnto Charles.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.205And so says York – (aside) for he hath greatest cause.And so sayes Yorke, / For he hath greatest cause.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.86With thy confederates in this weighty cause.With thy Confederates in this weightie cause.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.63Madam, be patient. As I was causeMadame be patient: as I was cause
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.113Because the King, forsooth, will have it so.Because the King forsooth will haue it so.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.175Because here is a man accused of treason.Because here is a man accused of Treason,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.204Because in York this breeds suspicion;Because in Yorke this breedes suspition;
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iv.47Injurious duke, that threatest where's no cause.Iniurious Duke, that threatest where's no cause.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.199And poise the cause in Justice' equal scales,And poyse the Cause in Iustice equall Scales,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.200Whose beam stands sure, whose rightful cause prevails.Whose Beame stands sure, whose rightful cause preuailes.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.iv.90Because I wished this world's eternity.Because I wish'd this Worlds eternitie.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.116Because I would not tax the needy commons,Because I would not taxe the needie Commons,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.162Causeless have laid disgraces on my head,Causelesse haue lay'd disgraces on my head,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.256Because his purpose is not executed.Because his purpose is not executed.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.289What counsel give you in this weighty cause?What counsaile giue you in this weightie cause?
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.99Because thy flinty heart, more hard than they,Because thy flinty heart more hard then they,
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.i.120Thou shalt have cause to fear before I leave thee.Thou shalt haue cause to feare before I leaue thee.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.32but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printingbut the Score and the Tally, thou hast caused printing
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.40thou hast put them in prison; and because they could notthou hast put them in prison, and because they could not
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.42for that cause they have been most worthy to live.for that cause they haue beene most worthy to liue.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.57Sweet is the country, because full of riches,Sweet is the Covntry, because full of Riches,
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.67Because my book preferred me to the King,Because my Booke preferr'd me to the King.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vii.81Long sitting to determine poor men's causesLong sitting to determine poore mens causes,
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.x.62dwell in this house, because the unconquered soul ofdwell in this house, because the vnconquered soule of
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.35The cause why I have brought this army hitherThe cause why I haue brought this Armie hither,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.152Run back and bite, because he was withheld;Run backe and bite, because he was with-held,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.iii.45Then let me die, for now thou hast no cause.Then let me dye, for now thou hast no cause.
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.iii.46No cause?No cause? thy Father slew my Father: therefore dye.
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.iv.51Hold, valiant Clifford! For a thousand causesHold valiant Clifford, for a thousand causes
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.i.132I cheered them up with justice of our cause,I cheer'd them vp with iustice of our Cause,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.91Have caused him by new act of parliamentHaue caus'd him by new Act of Parliament,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.iii.24I'll kill my horse, because I will not fly.Ile kill my Horse, because I will not flye:
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.vi.66Because he would avoid such bitter tauntsBecause he would auoid such bitter taunts
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.6Because in quarrel of the house of YorkBecause in Quarrell of the House of Yorke,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.54That's soon performed, because I am a subject.That's soone perform'd, because I am a Subiect.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.142And so I say I'll cut the causes off,And so (I say) Ile cut the Causes off,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.13From such a cause as fills mine eyes with tearsFrom such a cause, as fills mine eyes with teares,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.30This is the cause that I, poor Margaret,This is the cause that I, poore Margaret,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.79Because thy father Henry did usurp;Because thy Father Henry did vsurpe,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.i.14Suppose they take offence without a cause,Suppose they take offence without a cause:
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.i.17And shall have your will, because our king;And shall haue your will, because our King:
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.i.143And Hastings as he favours Edward's cause!And Hastings, as hee fauours Edwards cause.
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.iii.15'Tis the more honour, because more dangerous.'Tis the more honour, because more dangerous.
Henry VIIIH8 I.iv.65Because they speak no English, thus they prayedBecause they speak no English, thus they praid
Henry VIIIH8 II.i.38He never was so womanish. The causeHe neuer was so womanish, the cause
Henry VIIIH8 II.ii.14.2What's the cause?What's the cause?
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.19In what have I offended you? What causeIn what haue I offended you? What cause
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.61To plead your cause. It shall be therefore bootlessTo pleade your Cause. It shall be therefore bootlesse,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.120To bring my whole cause 'fore his holiness,To bring my whole Cause 'fore his Holinesse,
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.29.1The full cause of our coming.The full cause of our comming.
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.45A strange tongue makes my cause more strange, suspicious;A strange Tongue makes my cause more strange, suspitious:
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.61.1And comforts to your cause.And comforts to our cause.
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.79Let me have time and counsel for my cause.Let me haue time and Councell for my Cause:
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.93Put your main cause into the King's protection;Put your maine cause into the Kings protection,
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.95Both for your honour better and your cause;Both for your Honour better, and your Cause:
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.118Put my sick cause into his hands that hates me?Put my sicke cause into his hands, that hates me?
Henry VIIIH8 III.i.156Upon what cause, wrong you? Alas, our places,Vpon what cause wrong you? Alas, our Places,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.58Has left the cause o'th' King unhandled, andHa's left the cause o'th'King vnhandled, and
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.100Our cause, that she should lie i'th' bosom ofOur cause, that she should lye i'th'bosome of
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.151As I will lend you cause, my doing well(As I will lend you cause) my doing well,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.269His noble jury and foul cause can witness.His Noble Iurie, and foule Cause can witnesse.
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.324That out of mere ambition you have causedThat out of meere Ambition, you haue caus'd
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.338Because all those things you have done of late,Because all those things you haue done of late
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.78Cause the musicians play me that sad noteCause the Musitians play me that sad note
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.128.1I caused you write yet sent away?I caus'd you write, yet sent away?
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.3The chief cause concerns his grace of Canterbury.The chiefe cause concernes his Grace of Canterbury.
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.51My lord, because we have business of more moment,My Lord, because we haue busines of more moment,
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.99By virtue of that ring I take my causeBy vertue of that Ring, I take my cause
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.121The cause betwixt her and this great offender.The cause betwixt her, and this great offender.
Julius CaesarJC I.ii.244a deal of stinking breath because Caesar refused thea deale of stinking breath, because Casar refus'd the
Julius CaesarJC I.iii.62But if you would consider the true causeBut if you would consider the true cause,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.11I know no personal cause to spurn at him,I know no personall cause, to spurne at him,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.123What need we any spur but our own causeWhat neede we any spurre, but our owne cause
Julius CaesarJC II.i.131That welcome wrongs; unto bad causes swearThat welcome wrongs: Vnto bad causes, sweare
Julius CaesarJC II.i.135To think that or our cause or our performanceTo thinke, that or our Cause, or our Performance
Julius CaesarJC II.i.256Make me acquainted with your cause of grief.Make me acquainted with your cause of greefe.
Julius CaesarJC II.ii.69Most mighty Caesar, let me know some cause,Most mighty Casar, let me know some cause,
Julius CaesarJC II.ii.71The cause is in my will: I will not come;The cause is in my Will, I will not come,
Julius CaesarJC II.ii.74Because I love you, I will let you know;Because I loue you, I will let you know.
Julius CaesarJC III.i.47Know, Caesar doth not wrong, nor without causeKnow, Casar doth not wrong, nor without cause
Julius CaesarJC III.i.181And then we will deliver you the causeAnd then, we will deliuer you the cause,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.13Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause,Romans, Countrey-men, and Louers, heare mee for my cause,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.103You all did love him once, not without cause;You all did loue him once, not without cause,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.104What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?What cause with-holds you then, to mourne for him?
Julius CaesarJC IV.ii.8Hath given me some worthy cause to wishHath giuen me some worthy cause to wish
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.5Because I knew the man, were slighted off.Because I knew the man was slighted off.
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.213Our legions are brimful, our cause is ripe.Our Legions are brim full, our cause is ripe,
Julius CaesarJC V.i.48Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat,Come, come, the cause. If arguing make vs swet,
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.47Having so rich and fair a cause to stay. – Hauing so rich and faire a cause to stay.
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.203Acquaint me with your cause of discontent.Acquant me with theyr cause of discontent.
King Edward IIIE3 III.i.46Who willingly will venture in thy cause.Who willingly will venture in thy cause.
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.82To paint thy vicious and deformed cause,To painte thy vitious and deformed cause,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.126Upbraid'st thou him, because within his faceObraidst thou him, because within his face,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.172And, Ned, because this battle is the firstAnd Ned, because this battell is the first,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.ii.19And now, because we are not fit to serve,And now because we are not fit to serue,
King JohnKJ I.i.92Because he hath a half-face like my father!Because he hath a half-face like my father?
King JohnKJ II.i.588But for because he hath not wooed me yet;But for because he hath not wooed me yet:
King JohnKJ III.i.28That give you cause to prove my saying true.That giue you cause to proue my saying true.
King JohnKJ III.i.96By heaven, lady, you shall have no causeBy heauen Lady, you shall haue no cause
King JohnKJ III.i.201.1BecauseBecause,
King JohnKJ III.iii.30Good friend, thou hast no cause to say so yet,Good friend, thou hast no cause to say so yet,
King JohnKJ III.iv.12Such temperate order in so fierce a cause,Such temperate order in so fierce a cause,
King JohnKJ III.iv.75Because my poor child is a prisoner.Because my poore childe is a prisoner.
King JohnKJ III.iv.156But they will pluck away his natural causeBut they will plucke away his naturall cause,
King JohnKJ IV.ii.205Thy hand hath murdered him: I had a mighty causeThy hand hath murdred him: I had a mighty cause
King JohnKJ V.ii.30Upon the spot of this enforced causeVpon the spot of this inforced cause,
King JohnKJ V.ii.96Because that John hath made his peace with Rome?Because that Iohn hath made his peace with Rome?
King JohnKJ V.vii.91To the seaside, and put his cause and quarrelTo the sea side, and put his cause and quarrell
King LearKL I.iv.299Beweep this cause again, I'll pluck ye outBeweepe this cause againe, Ile plucke ye out,
King LearKL I.v.35Because they are not eight?Because they are not eight.
King LearKL II.iv.187Make it your cause! Send down and take my part!Make it your cause: Send downe, and take my part.
King LearKL II.iv.279.1I have full cause of weeping;I haue full cause of weeping.
King LearKL III.i.39The King hath cause to plain.
King LearKL III.iv.148.1What is the cause of thunder?What is the cause of Thunder?
King LearKL III.vi.76about her heart. Is there any cause in nature that makesabout her heart. Is there any cause in Nature that make
King LearKL III.vii.55Because I would not see thy cruel nailsBecause I would not see thy cruell Nailes
King LearKL IV.i.68Because he does not feel, feel your power quickly!Because he do's not feele, feele your powre quickly:
King LearKL IV.iii.51And leave you to attend him. Some dear cause
King LearKL IV.vi.109I pardon that man's life. What was thy cause?I pardon that mans life. What was thy cause?
King LearKL IV.vi.215Though that the Queen on special cause is here,Though that the Queen on special cause is here
King LearKL IV.vii.75.1You have some cause; they have not.You haue some cause, they haue not.
King LearKL IV.vii.75.2No cause, no cause.No cause, no cause.
King LearKL V.i.27Most just and heavy causes make oppose.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.103Before the birds have any cause to sing?Before the Birds haue any cause to sing?
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.196Well, sir, be it as the style shall give us cause toWell sir, be it as the stile shall giue vs cause to
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.21Thou pretty, because little.Thou pretty because little.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.22Little pretty, because little. Wherefore apt?Little pretty, because little: wherefore apt?
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.23And therefore apt, because quick.And therefore apt, because quicke.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.171Spaniard's rapier. The first and second cause will notSpaniards Rapier: The first and second cause will not
Love's Labour's LostLLL III.i.39upon the instant. ‘ By ’ heart you love her, because yourvpon the instant: by heart you loue her, because your
Love's Labour's LostLLL III.i.41because your heart is in love with her; and ‘ out ’ ofbecause your heart is in loue with her: and out of
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.216We cannot cross the cause why we were born;We cannot crosse the cause why we are borne:
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.293And abstinence engenders maladies.And abstinence ingenders maladies. / And where that you haue vow'd to studie (Lords) / In that each of you haue forsworne his Booke. / Can you still dreame and pore, and thereon looke. / For when would you my Lord, or you, or you, / Haue found the ground of studies excellence, / Without the beauty of a womans face; / From womens eyes this doctrine I deriue, / They are the Ground, the Bookes, the Achadems, / From whence doth spring the true Promethean fire. / Why, vniuersall plodding poysons vp / The nimble spirits in the arteries, / As motion and long during action tyres / The sinnowy vigour of the trauailer. / Now for not looking on a womans face, / You haue in that forsworne the vse of eyes: / And studie too, the causer of your vow. / For where is any Author in the world, / Teaches such beauty as a womans eye: / Learning is but an adiunct to our selfe, / And where we are, our Learning likewise is. / Then when our selues we see in Ladies eyes, / With our selues. / Doe we not likewise see our learning there?
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.i.121Judas Maccabaeus; this swain, because of his greatIudas Machabeus; this Swaine (because of his great
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.355So much I hate a breaking cause to beSo much I hate a breaking cause to be
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.605Because thou hast no face.Because thou hast no face.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.736All causes to the purpose of his speed,All causes to the purpose of his speed:
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.787If for my love – as there is no such causeIf for my Loue (as there is no such cause)
MacbethMac III.i.33When therewithal we shall have cause of stateWhen therewithall, we shall haue cause of State,
MacbethMac III.iv.135All causes shall give way. I am in bloodAll causes shall giue way. I am in blood
MacbethMac III.vi.21But, peace! For from broad words, and 'cause he failedBut peace; for from broad words, and cause he fayl'd
MacbethMac IV.iii.196The general cause, or is it a fee-griefThe generall cause, or is it a Fee-griefe
MacbethMac V.ii.3Revenges burn in them; for their dear causesReuenges burne in them: for their deere causes
MacbethMac V.ii.15He cannot buckle his distempered causeHe cannot buckle his distemper'd cause
MacbethMac V.vi.83Ay, and brought off the field. Your cause of sorrowI, and brought off the field: your cause of sorrow
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.25Because we see it; but what we do not seeBecause we see it; but what we doe not see,
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.112What was done to Elbow's wife, that he hath cause towhat was done to Elbowes wife, that hee hath cause to
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.125I have so, because it is an open room and good forI haue so, because it is an open roome, and good for
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.130And leave you to the hearing of the cause,And leaue you to the hearing of the cause;
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.131Hoping you'll find good cause to whip them all.Hoping youle finde good cause to whip them all.
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.177Truly, officer, because he hath some offences inTruly Officer, because he hath some offences in
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.1He's hearing of a cause; he will come straight;Hee's hearing of a Cause; he will come straight,
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.134Because authority, though it err like others,Because Authoritie, though it erre like others,
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.18The evil that thou causest to be done,The euill that thou causest to be done,
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.125Duke, and I believe I know the cause of hisDuke, and I beleeue I know the cause of his
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.127What, I prithee, might be the cause?What (I prethee) might be the cause?
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.166because they are lecherous. The Duke yet would havebecause they are lecherous: The Duke yet would haue
Measure for MeasureMM IV.iii.123Forbear it therefore, give your cause to heaven.Forbeare it therefore, giue your cause to heauen,
Measure for MeasureMM IV.iii.139At Mariana's house tonight. Her cause and yoursAt Mariana's house to night. Her cause, and yours
Measure for MeasureMM IV.v.6As cause doth minister. Go call at Flavius' house,As cause doth minister: Goe call at Flauia's house,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.167Of your own cause. Is this the witness, friar?Of your owne Cause: Is this the Witnes Frier?
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.181Silence that fellow. I would he had some causeSilence that fellow: I would he had some cause
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.298Then is your cause gone too. The Duke's unjust,Then is your cause gone too: The Duke's vniust,
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.48Because you are not merry; and 'twere as easyBecause you are not merry; and 'twere as easie
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.50Because you are not sad. Now by two-headed Janus,Because you are not sad. Now by two-headed Ianus,
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.145Because what follows is pure innocence.Because what followes is pure innocence.
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ii.122having done me wrong doth cause me, as my father,hauing done me wrong, doth cause me as my Father
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ix.32Because I will not jump with common spiritsBecause I will not iumpe with common spirits,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.iii.6Thou call'dst me dog before thou hadst a cause,Thou call'dst me dog before thou hadst a cause,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.v.30in heaven because I am a Jew's daughter, and he says youin heauen, because I am a Iewes daughter: and hee saies you
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.93Because you bought them. Shall I say to you,Because you bought them. Shall I say to you,
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.154him with the cause in controversy between the Jew andhim with the cause in Controuersie, betweene the Iew and
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.170I am informed thoroughly of the cause.I am enformed throughly of the cause.
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.175You give your wife too unkind a cause of grief.You giue your wife too vnkinde a cause of greefe,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.135and we will afterwards 'ork upon the cause with as greatand we wil afterwards orke vpon the cause, with as great
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.97him cause – and that, I hope, is an unmeasurablehim cause, and that (I hope) is an vnmeasurable
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.i.45There is reasons and causes for it.There is reasons, and causes for it.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.94honest man to your husband, to give him such cause ofhonest man to your husband, to giue him such cause of
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.96What cause of suspicion?What cause of suspition?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.97What cause of suspicion? Out uponWhat cause of suspition? Out vpon
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.142without cause, why then make sport at me; then let mewithout cause, / Why then make sport at me, then let me
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.i.23one number more, because they say ‘ 'Od's nouns.’one Number more, because they say od's-Nownes.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.123cause, mistress, do I?cause (Mistris) do I?
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW V.i.21weaver's beam, because I know also life is a shuttle. IWeauers beame, because I know also, life is a Shuttle) I
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND I.i.153Because it is a customary cross,Because it is a customarie crosse,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND I.i.239Because in choice he is so oft beguiled.Because in choise he is often beguil'd,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.i.21Because that she as her attendant hathBecause that she, as her attendant, hath
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.i.193Because I cannot meet my Hermia.Because I cannot meet my Hermia.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.i.73An actor too, perhaps, if I see cause.An Actor too perhaps, if I see cause.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.46For thou, I fear, hast given me cause to curse.For thou (I feare) hast giuen me cause to curse,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.117Will cause Demetrius to awake.Will cause Demetrius to awake.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.295Because I am so dwarfish and so low?Because I am so dwarfish, and so low?
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.304Because she is something lower than myselfBecause she is something lower then my selfe,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.213called ‘ Bottom's Dream ’, because it hath no bottom; andcalled Bottomes Dreame, because it hath no bottome; and
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.224women shall pardon me. Because I will not do them thewomen shall pardon me: because I will not do them the
Much Ado About NothingMA I.iii.13I am. I must be sad when I have cause, and smile at noI am: I must bee sad when I haue cause, and smile at no
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.188go under that title because I am merry. Yea, but so I amgoe vnder that title, because I am merrie: yea but so I am
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.237and people sin upon purpose, because they wouldand people sinne vpon purpose, because they would
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.47Because you talk of wooing, I will sing,Because you talke of wooing, I will sing,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.166hath the victory. I am sorry for her, as I have just cause,hath the victory, I am sorry for her, as I haue iust cause,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.230on me, because I have railed so long against marriage;on mee, because I haue rail'd so long against marriage:
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.56If it should give your age such cause of fear:If it should giue your age such cause of feare,
OthelloOth I.i.110God if the devil bid you. Because we come to do youGod, if the deuill bid you. Because we come to do you
OthelloOth I.ii.95Mine's not an idle cause; the Duke himself,Mine's not an idle Cause. The Duke himselfe,
OthelloOth I.iii.88And therefore little shall I grace my causeAnd therefore little shall I grace my cause,
OthelloOth I.iii.361the Moor. My cause is hearted: thine hath no lessthe Moore. My cause is hearted; thine hath no lesse
OthelloOth II.i.107.2You have little cause to say so.You haue little cause to say so.
OthelloOth II.i.265he may, for even out of that will I cause these of Cyprushe may: for euen out of that will I cause these of Cyprus
OthelloOth III.iii.4As if the case were his.As if the cause were his.
OthelloOth III.iii.28Than give thy cause away.Then giue thy cause away.
OthelloOth III.iii.252As worthy cause I have to fear I am,(As worthy cause I haue to feare I am)
OthelloOth III.iii.408But sith I am entered in this cause so far –But sith I am entred in this cause so farre
OthelloOth III.iv.154Alas the day, I never gave him cause.Alas the day, I neuer gaue him cause.
OthelloOth III.iv.156They are not ever jealous for the cause,They are not euer iealious for the cause,
OthelloOth III.iv.178To the felt absence now I feel a cause.To the felt-Absence: now I feele a Cause:
OthelloOth V.ii.1It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul:It is the Cause, it is the Cause (my Soule)
OthelloOth V.ii.3It is the cause. Yet I'll not shed her blood,It is the Cause. Yet Ile not shed her blood,
OthelloOth V.ii.296Dear General, I never gave you cause.Deere Generall, I neuer gaue you cause.
PericlesPer Chorus.I.42I give my cause, who best can justify.I giue my cause, who best can iustifie.
PericlesPer I.i.33And which without desert because thine eyeAnd which without desert, because thine eye
PericlesPer I.i.159Because we bid it. Say, is it done?Because we bid it: say, is it done?
PericlesPer I.iii.19Royal Antiochus, on what cause I know not,Royall Antiochus on what cause I knowe not,
PericlesPer I.iv.5For who digs hills because they do aspireFor who digs hills because they doe aspire?
PericlesPer II.i.39Because he should have swallowedBecause he should haue swallowed
PericlesPer II.iv.32Or dead, give's cause to mourn his funeralOr dead, giue's cause to mourne his funerall,
PericlesPer II.iv.41Try honour's cause; forbear your suffrages.Try honours cause; forbeare your suffrages:
PericlesPer II.v.62I came unto your court for honour's cause,I came vnto your Court for Honours cause,
PericlesPer III.ii.18That is the cause we trouble you so early;That is the cause we trouble you so early,
PericlesPer III.ii.88Cause it to sound, beseech you.cause it to sound beseech you:
PericlesPer V.i.59Let me entreat to know at large the causelet mee intreate to knowe at large the cause
Richard IIR2 I.i.26As well appeareth by the cause you come,As well appeareth by the cause you come,
Richard IIR2 I.i.50Can arbitrate this cause betwixt us twain.Can arbitrate this cause betwixt vs twaine:
Richard IIR2 I.ii.39Hath caused his death; the which if wrongfully,Hath caus'd his death, the which if wrongfully
Richard IIR2 I.iii.8The cause of his arrival here in arms.The cause of his arriuall heere in Armes,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.10To swear him in the justice of his cause.To sweare him in the iustice of his cause.
Richard IIR2 I.iii.30Depose him in the justice of his cause.Depose him in the iustice of his cause.
Richard IIR2 I.iii.55Cousin of Hereford, as thy cause is right,Cosin of Herford, as thy cause is iust,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.78God in thy good cause make thee prosperous!Heauen in thy good cause make thee prosp'rous
Richard IIR2 I.iii.305Had I thy youth and cause I would not stay.Had I thy youth, and cause, I would not stay.
Richard IIR2 II.i.269For suffering so the causes of our wrack.For suffering so the causes of our wracke.
Richard IIR2 II.ii.6I cannot do it. Yet I know no causeI cannot do it: yet I know no cause
Richard IIR2 II.ii.133Because we ever have been near the King.Because we haue beene euer neere the King.
Richard IIR2 II.iii.30Because your lordship was proclaimed traitor.Because your Lordship was proclaimed Traitor.
Richard IIR2 II.iii.95Comest thou because the anointed King is hence?Com'st thou because th'anoynted King is hence?
Richard IIR2 II.iii.153Because my power is weak and all ill-left.Because my power is weake, and all ill left:
Richard IIR2 III.i.7I will unfold some causes of your deaths.I will vnfold some causes of your deaths.
Richard IIR2 III.iii.74Because we thought ourself thy lawful king.Because we thought our selfe thy lawfull King:
Richard IIR2 III.iv.9.2'Tis well that thou hast cause;'Tis well that thou hast cause:
Richard IIR2 IV.i.37That thou wert cause of noble Gloucester's death.That thou wer't cause of Noble Glousters death.
Richard IIR2 IV.i.300Me cause to wail, but teachest me the wayMe cause to wayle, but teachest me the way
Richard IIR2 IV.i.301How to lament the cause. I'll beg one boon,How to lament the cause. Ile begge one Boone,
Richard IIR2 V.iii.41Stay thy revengeful hand, thou hast no cause to fear.Stay thy reuengefull hand, thou hast no cause to feare.
Richard IIR2 V.v.3And for because the world is populous,And for because the world is populous,
Richard IIIR3 I.i.46.1Upon what cause?Vpon what cause?
Richard IIIR3 I.i.46.2Because my name is George.Because my name is George.
Richard IIIR3 I.i.128That were the cause of my imprisonment.That were the cause of my imprisonment.
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.117Is not the causer of the timeless deathsIs not the causer of the timelesse deaths
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.120Thou wast the cause and most accursed effect.Thou was't the cause, and most accurst effect.
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.121Your beauty was the cause of that effect – Your beauty was the cause of that effect:
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.211To him that hath more cause to be a mourner,To him that hath most cause to be a Mourner,
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.47Because I cannot flatter and look fair,Because I cannot flatter, and looke faire,
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.314God pardon them that are the cause thereof!God pardon them, that are the cause thereof.
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.95Because I will be guiltless from the meaning.Because I will be guiltlesse from the meaning.
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.19You cannot guess who caused your father's death.You cannot guesse who caus'd your Fathers death.
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.59Clarence and Edward. O, what cause have I,Clarence, and Edward. O, what cause haue I,
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.101Sister, have comfort. All of us have causeSister haue comfort, all of vs haue cause
Richard IIIR3 II.iv.15Because sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste.Because sweet Flowres are slow, and Weeds make hast.
Richard IIIR3 II.iv.68.1You have no cause.You haue no cause.
Richard IIIR3 III.i.130Because that I am little, like an ape,Because that I am little, like an Ape,
Richard IIIR3 III.ii.52Because they have been still my adversaries;Because they haue beene still my aduersaries:
Richard IIIR3 III.ii.84And they indeed had no cause to mistrust;And they indeed had no cause to mistrust:
Richard IIIR3 III.iv.1Now, noble peers, the cause why we are metNow Noble Peeres, the cause why we are met,
Richard IIIR3 III.v.55Because, my lord, I would have had you heardBecause, my Lord, I would haue had you heard
Richard IIIR3 III.v.65With all your just proceedings in this cause.With all your iust proceedings in this case.
Richard IIIR3 III.v.93Because, my lord, you know my mother lives.Because, my Lord, you know my Mother liues.
Richard IIIR3 III.vii.139In this just cause come I to move your grace.In this iust Cause come I to moue your Grace.
Richard IIIR3 IV.ii.105Because a bard of Ireland told me once
Richard IIIR3 IV.ii.113Because that like a Jack thou keep'st the stroke
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.34Ah, who hath any cause to mourn but we?Ah who hath any cause to mourne but wee?
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.65Young York he is but boot, because both theyYong Yorke, he is but boote, because both they
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.122Bettering thy loss makes the bad causer worse;Bett'ring thy losse, makes the bad causer worse,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.197Though far more cause, yet much less spirit to curseThough far more cause, yet much lesse spirit to curse
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.492You have no cause to hold my friendship doubtful.You haue no cause to hold my friendship doubtfull,
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.241God and our good cause fight upon our side;God, and our good cause, fight vpon our side,
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.142Unless good counsel may the cause remove.Vnlesse good counsell may the cause remoue.
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.143My noble uncle, do you know the cause?My Noble Vncle doe you know the cause?
Romeo and JulietRJ I.iv.76Because their breaths with sweetmeats tainted are.because their breath with Sweet meats tainted are.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.ii.56Because it is an enemy to thee.Because it is an Enemy to thee,
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.25 first and second cause. Ah, the immortal passado! thefirst and second cause: ah the immortall Passado, the
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.20because thou hast hazel eyes. What eye but such an eyebecause thou hast hasell eyes: what eye, but such an eye,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.25because he hath wakened thy dog that hath lain asleep inbecause he hath wakened thy Dog that hath laine asleepe in
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.67What unaccustomed cause procures her hither?What vnaccustom'd cause procures her hither?
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.84That is because the traitor murderer lives.That is because the Traitor liues.
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.iii.27Because he married me before to Romeo?Because he married me before to Romeo?
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.iv.10All night for lesser cause, and ne'er been sick.All night for lesse cause, and nere beene sicke.
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.103O musicians, because my heart itself plays ‘ MyO Musitions, / Because my heart it selfe plaies, my
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.130Marry, sir, because silver hath a sweetMary sir, because siluer hath a sweet
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.133I say ‘ silver sound ’ because musiciansI say siluer sound, because Musitions
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.138for you. It is ‘ music with her silver sound ’ because musiciansfor you; it is Musicke with her siluer sound, / Because Musitions
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.2.87Because she brought stone jugs and no sealed quarts.Because she brought stone-Iugs, and no seal'd quarts:
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.53Because I know you well and love you well,Because I know you well, and loue you well,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.181Because she will not be annoyed with suitors.Because she will not be annoy'd with suters.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.214Because so well I love Lucentio.Because so well I loue Lucentio.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.215Tranio, be so, because Lucentio loves.Tranio be so, because Lucentio loues,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.29this be not a lawful cause for me to leave his service,this be not a lawfull cause for me to leaue his seruice,
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.86walk like a stranger. May I be so bold to know the causewalke like a stranger, / May I be so bold, to know the cause
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.i.10To know the cause why music was ordained!To know the cause why musicke was ordain'd:
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.i.84Faith, mistress, then I have no cause to stay.Faith Mistresse then I haue no cause to stay.
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.i.85But I have cause to pry into this pedant,But I haue cause to pry into this pedant,
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.i.68with the horse upon her, how he beat me because herwith the horse vpon her, how he beat me because her
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.82To come to Padua. Know you not the cause?To come to Padua, know you not the cause?
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.iii.172Because his feathers are more beautiful?Because his feathers are more beautifull.
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.iii.174Because his painted skin contents the eye?Because his painted skin contents the eye.
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.iv.26Made me acquainted with a weighty causeMade me acquainted with a waighty cause
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.122Lord, let me never have a cause to sighLord let me neuer haue a cause to sigh,
The TempestTem II.i.1Beseech you, sir, be merry. You have causeBeseech you Sir, be merry; you haue cause,
The TempestTem II.i.129.1Who hath cause to wet the grief on't.Who hath cause to wet the greefe on't.
The TempestTem III.iii.57Hath caused to belch up you, and on this islandHath caus'd to belch vp you: and on this Island,
The TempestTem V.i.179.1I have cursed them without cause.I haue curs'd them without cause.
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.212yours because you liked it.yours because you lik'd it.
Timon of AthensTim III.ii.55 fairest of me, because I have no power to be kind. Andfairest of mee, because I haue no power to be kinde. And
Timon of AthensTim III.v.114It is a cause worthy my spleen and fury,It is a cause worthy my Spleene and Furie,
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.103.2Ay, Timon, and have cause.I Timon, and haue cause.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.201'Tis, then, because thou dost not keep a dog,'Tis then, because thou dost not keepe a dogge
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.486Because thou art a woman and disclaimestBecause thou art a woman, and disclaim'st
Timon of AthensTim V.ii.12His fellowship i'th' cause against your city,His Fellowship i'th'cause against your City,
Timon of AthensTim V.iv.15Ere thou hadst power or we had cause of fear,Ere thou had'st power, or we had cause of feare,
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.2Defend the justice of my cause with arms.Defend the iustice of my Cause with Armes.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.32This cause of Rome, and chastised with armsThis Cause of Rome, and chasticed with Armes
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.58Commit my cause in balance to be weighed.Commit my Cause in ballance to be weigh'd.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.62Commit myself, my person, and the cause.Commit my Selfe, my Person, and the Cause:
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.116For valiant doings in their country's cause?For Valiant doings in their Countries cause?
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.380That died in honour and Lavinia's cause.That died in Honour and Lauinia's cause.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.393He lives in fame, that died in virtue's cause.He liues in Fame, that di'd in vertues cause.
Titus AndronicusTit II.i.50The cause were known to them it most concerns,The cause were knowne to them it most concernes.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iv.9An 'twere my cause, I should go hang myself.And t'were my cause, I should goe hang myselfe.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.11Because they died in honour's lofty bed;Because they died in honours lofty bed.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.114Perchance she weeps because they killed her husband,Perchance she weepes because they kil'd her husband,
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.115Perchance because she knows them innocent.Perchance because she knowes him innocent.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.117Because the law hath ta'en revenge on them.Because the law hath tane reuenge on them.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.198And yet dear too, because I bought mine own.And yet deere too, because I bought mine owne.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.26Causeless perhaps. But pardon me, sweet aunt,Causles perhaps, but pardon me sweet Aunt,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iv.62Arm, my lords! Rome never had more cause:Arme my Lords, Rome neuer had more cause,
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.109And what not done that thou hast cause to rueAnd what not done, that thou hast cause to rue,
Titus AndronicusTit V.ii.63'Cause they take vengeance of such kind of men.Cause they take vengeance of such kind of men.
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.31Because I would be sure to have all wellBecause I would be sure to haue all well,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.38Because she was enforced, stained, and deflowered?Because she was enfor'st, stain'd, and deflowr'd?
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.40Because the girl should not survive her shame,Because the Girle, should not suruine her shame,
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.50And have a thousand times more cause than heAnd haue a thousand times more cause then he.
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.124Now judge what cause had Titus to revengeNow iudge what course had Titus to reuenge
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.167When they were living, warmed themselves on thine!Because kinde Nature doth require it so:
Troilus and CressidaTC I.i.76Because she's kin to me, therefore she's notBecause she's Kinne to me, therefore shee's not
Troilus and CressidaTC I.i.108Because not there. This woman's answer sorts,Because not there; this womans answer sorts.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.11.2What was his cause of anger?What was his cause of anger?
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.26stain of it. He is melancholy without cause, and merrystaine of it. He is melancholy without cause, and merry
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.55True, he was so. I know the cause too. He'llTrue he was so; I know the cause too, heele
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.36Because your speech hath none that tells him so?Because your speech hath none that tels him so.
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.73Because we now are full. It was thought meetBecause we now are full. It was thought meete
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.118Nor fear of bad success in a bad cause,Nor feare of bad successe in a bad cause,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.123Because Cassandra's mad. Her brain-sick rapturesBecause Cassandra's mad, her brainsicke raptures
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.165And on the cause and question now in handAnd on the cause and question now in hand,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.193For 'tis a cause that hath no mean dependenceFor 'tis a cause that hath no meane dependance,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.89cause – a word, my lord.cause? A word my Lord.
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.206with a bed; which bed, because it shall not speak ofwhich bed, because it shall not speake of
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.iv.5As that which causeth it. How can I moderate it?As that which causeth it. How can I moderate it?
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.iv.18‘ Because thou canst not ease thy smartbecause thou canst not ease thy smart
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.268.1The Grecians' cause.The Grecians cause.
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.146That cause sets up with and against itself!That cause sets vp, with, and against thy selfe
Twelfth NightTN I.ii.46Because she will admit no kind of suit,Because she will admit no kinde of suite,
Twelfth NightTN II.ii.31Alas, our frailty is the cause, not we,Alas, O frailtie is the cause, not wee,
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.111more than a steward? Dost thou think, because thou artmore then a Steward? Dost thou thinke because thou art
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.146my revenge find notable cause to work.my reuenge finde notable cause to worke.
Twelfth NightTN III.i.151For that I woo, thou therefore hast no cause.For that I woo, thou therefore hast no cause:
Twelfth NightTN V.i.185You drew your sword upon me without cause,you drew your sword vpon me without cause,
Twelfth NightTN V.i.201I'll help you, Sir Toby, because we'll beIle helpe you sir Toby, because we'll be
Twelfth NightTN V.i.353.1Of thine own cause.Of thine owne cause.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG I.ii.24I think him so, because I think him so.I thinke him so, because I thinke him so.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.i.53That's because the one is painted, and the otherThat's because the one is painted, and the other
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.i.67Because Love is blind. O, that you had mine eyes,Because Loue is blinde: O that you had mine eyes,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.171Because thou seest me dote upon my love.Because thou seest me doate vpon my loue:
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.v.50Because thou hast not so much charity in thee asBecause thou hast not so much charity in thee as
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.147Because myself do want my servants' fortune.Because my selfe doe want my seruants fortune.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.156Wilt thou reach stars, because they shine on thee?Wilt thou reach stars, because they shine on thee?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.332I care not for that neither, because I love crusts.I care not for that neither: because I loue crusts.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.ii.57Because we know, on Valentine's report,Because we know (on Valentines report)
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.i.59Indeed, because you are a banished man,Indeede because you are a banish'd man,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.ii.28Marry, mine host, because I cannot be merry.Marry (mine Host) because I cannot be merry.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.76Because methinks that she loved you as wellBecause, me thinkes that she lou'd you as well
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.92Because he loves her, he despiseth me;Because he loues her, he despiseth me,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.93Because I love him, I must pity him.Because I loue him, I must pitty him.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.144I think she doth, and that's her cause of sorrow.I thinke she doth: and that's her cause of sorrow.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.174For thy sweet mistress' sake, because thou lovest her.For thy sweet Mistris sake, because thou lou'st her.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.200.1Our cause cries for your knee.Our Cause cries for your knee.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.249.2Because anotherBecause an other
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.278.1The cause I know not yet.The cause I know not yet.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iv.45I'll see you furnished, and because you sayIle see you furnish'd, and because you say
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.119Makes ‘ Morris,’ and the cause that we came hither,Makes Morris, and the cause that we came hether.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.69.1I'll give you cause, sweet cousin.Ile give you cause sweet Cosen.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.92For all my hopes. My cause and honour guard me!For all my hopes: My Cause and honour guard me.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.120I know your cunning, and I know your cause;I know your cunning, and I know your cause,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.244Because they may be rotten? O Duke Theseus,Because they may be rotten? O Duke Theseus
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.260Our swords and cause along; else never trifle,Our Swords, aud cause along: else never trifle,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.98To make this cause his own. In's face appearsTo make this cause his owne: In's face appeares
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.144But not the cause, my lord. They would showBut not the cause my Lord; They would show
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.73You whose free nobleness do make my causeYou, whose free noblenesse doe make my cause
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK epilogue.12We have no such cause. If the tale we have told – We have no such cause. If the tale we have told
The Winter's TaleWT II.i.7.2Not for becauseNot for because
The Winter's TaleWT II.i.77From him that has most cause to grieve it should be,(From him that ha's most cause to grieue it should be)
The Winter's TaleWT II.i.119There is no cause. When you shall know your mistressThere is no cause: When you shall know your Mistris
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.3The cause were not in being – part o'th' cause,The cause were not in being: part o'th cause,
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.36Nourish the cause of his awaking. INourish the cause of his awaking. I
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.235The causes of their death appear, untoThe causes of their death appeare (vnto
The Winter's TaleWT IV.ii.49cause of my son's resort thither. Prithee be my presentcause of my sonnes resort thether. 'Prethe be my present
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.16.2Now Jove afford you cause!Now Ioue affoord you cause:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.326is a gallimaufry of gambols, because they are not in't;is a gally-maufrey of Gambols, because they are not in't:
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.61.1She had just cause.She had iust such cause.
The Winter's TaleWT V.ii.127me this other day because I was no gentleman born.mee this other day, because I was no Gentleman borne.
The Winter's TaleWT V.iii.54Let him that was the cause of this have powerLet him, that was the cause of this, haue powre

Poems

 24 result(s).
PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
The Passionate PilgrimPP.8.4 Because thou lov'st the one and I the other. Because thou lou'st the one, and I the other.
The Passionate PilgrimPP.10.7 I weep for thee and yet no cause I have; I weepe for thee, and yet no cause I haue,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.17.4 Heart's denying, causer of this. Harts nenying, causer of this.
The Passionate PilgrimPP.17.34 For a sweet content, the cause of all my moan: For a sweet content the cause all my woe,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.a2 after he had caused his own father-in-law Servius Tullius to be after hee had caused his owne father in law Seruius Tullius to be
The Rape of LucreceLuc.a29 Lucrece attired in mourning habit, demanded the cause of her Lucrece attired in mourning habite, demanded the cause of her
The Rape of LucreceLuc.35 From thievish ears, because it is his own? From theeuish eares because it is his owne?
The Rape of LucreceLuc.333 And give the sneaped birds more cause to sing. And giue the sneaped birds more cause to sing.
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1178 Have heard the cause of my untimely death, Haue heard the cause of my vntimelie death,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1236 No cause but company of her drops spilling. No cause, but companie of her drops spilling.
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1295 The cause craves haste, and it will soon be writ.’ The cause craues hast, and it will soone be writ.
SonnetsSonn.42.6 Thou dost love her, because thou know'st I love her, Thou doost loue her, because thou knowst I loue her,
SonnetsSonn.49.14 Since why to love I can allege no cause. Since why to loue, I can alledge no cause.
SonnetsSonn.87.7 The cause of this fair gift in me is wanting, The cause of this faire guift in me is wanting,
SonnetsSonn.101.9 Because he needs no praise, wilt thou be dumb? Because he needs no praise, wilt thou be dumb?
SonnetsSonn.102.14 Because I would not dull you with my song. Because I would not dull you with my songe.
SonnetsSonn.150.10 The more I hear and see just cause of hate? The more I heare and see iust cause of hate,
Venus and AdonisVen.220 Being judge in love, she cannot right her cause; Being Iudge in loue, she cannot right her cause.
Venus and AdonisVen.378 Because Adonis' heart hath made mine hard.’ Because Adonis heart hath made mine hard.
Venus and AdonisVen.885 Because the cry remaineth in one place, Because the crie remaineth in one place,
Venus and AdonisVen.897 She tells them 'tis a causeless fantasy, She tels them tis a causlesse fantasie,
Venus and AdonisVen.1094 Behind some hedge, because he would not fear him; Behind some hedge, because he would not fear him:
Venus and AdonisVen.1153 ‘ It shall suspect where is no cause of fear; It shall suspect where is no cause of feare,
Venus and AdonisVen.1159 ‘ It shall be cause of war and dire events, It shall be cause of warre, and dire euents,

Glossary

 118 result(s).
aguefever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever]
argumentcause, reason [for a dispute]
asbecause
basebasis, foundation, cause
becauseso that, in order that
bell-wetherleading sheep of a flock [wearing a bell]; cuckold [of a ram, because horned]
bloodyable to cause bloodshed
bowmake to bend, cause to bend
brandishmake shine, cause to flash
bringpersuade, induce, cause
broachdraw out, set flowing, cause to spurt out [by piercing]
buzzimpatient request for silence (usually because news is already known)
byas a result of, because of
cagion, casiondialect version of ‘occasion’ [= cause]
casionshort form of ‘occasion’ [= cause]
causereason, motive, ground
causeoccasion, circumstance
causecourt case, legal action, matter before the court
causeaffair, business, subject
causedisease, illness, sickness
causematter of concern, apprehension
cause[duelling] one of the situations or grounds set out in the code of honour which justifies a duel
causeexplanation
causebecause
causelessfor no reason, without justification, groundlessly
causelessoutside the normal course of nature, inexplicable by natural causes
causelessgroundless, unjustified, idle
chargecause expense, burden with a cost
charmproduce, bring, cause [as by magic]
chasteof allowed love-making [because married]
cherishnourish, cause to grow
conjurebring about [as if by magic], cause to appear
conjurebring about [as if by magic], cause to appear
contractdraw together, cause to shrink
couchmake crouch down, cause to cower
cuckoo-bud[unclear meaning] type of flower, perhaps chosen because its name resembles 'cuckold'; or: buttercup
desert, desartcause, deserving, warrant
dimay the gods cause your action to be that which makes you best known
differencecause of argument, nature of disagreement
dispossesscause to lose possession
divorcecause of separation, reason for estrangement
dodo harm, cause trouble
effectcause, produce, bring about
endroot cause, source
enjoinedjoined together in a common cause, bound by oath
exhalecause to flow, draw out, draw up
fastingcaused by abstinence, hunger-induced
feverthrow into a fever, cause to shiver
forbecause
forfor which reason, because of this
forgecause to fashion, lead to contrive
foundermake lame, cause to break down
French crownbaldness caused by syphilis [often punning on the French coin]
gladgladden, brighten, cause to rejoice
grievancecause of annoyance, painful constraint, source of sorrow
groundreason, cause, source
Helenwoman renowned for her beauty, whose abduction from the Greeks by Paris of Troy caused the Trojan War
ifbecause
inducementinfluential reason, persuasive cause
instancereason, motive, cause
languishmentlonging, pain, grief [caused by love]
makecreate, cause the formation of
maregoblin that causes nightmares [by sitting on the sleeper's chest]
matterreason, cause, ground
meanmeans, agent, cause
medicine potableelixir believed to be of special efficacy because derived from gold
memorizemake memorable, cause to be remembered
misgivemake one feel uneasy, cause one to be apprehensive
moist starthe Moon [because of its influence on the tides]
momentcause, motive, consideration
motioncause, prompting, provocation
motivecause, mover, instigator
mountcause to boil, make rise
murderwound, gash [serious enough to cause death]
neglectcause to be neglected
occasionground, reason, cause, matter
onbecause of
originalpoint of origin, cause, source
perfumemalapropism for ‘perfuse’ [= cause to flow through]
pinchcause trouble, bring into difficulties
pineafflict, wear out, cause to waste away
planetarycaused by the bad influence of a planet
provokemake tremble, cause to shake
putcause, encourage, provoke
quakecause to quake, make tremble, agitate
qualityoccasion, cause
quarrelcause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim
questionsource [of strife], cause, issue
ranklecause a festering wound
resty-stiffstiff because too rested, sluggish
rheumaticlikely to cause rheumatism
rightsupport one's cause, take one's part
right-drawndrawn in a rightful cause
rufflemake trouble, cause a disturbance
runpass, spread, bring, cause to flow
sakeon your account, because of you
self-bornecarried for one's own cause; or: carried by oneself
sennavariety of shrub [producing a drug which can cause vomiting and bowel evacuation]
separablewhich causes separation, with divisive power
sincebecause of
sinnercause of sin, instiller of wickedness
skillreason, cause, ground
staggermake stagger, cause to reel
straylead astray, distract, cause to wander
sureharmless, innocuous, unable to cause damage
surprisealarm, terror [caused by a fearful event]
thereatthereupon, because of that
Timon[pron: 'tiymon] Athenian nobleman; disgusted with mankind because of friends' ingratitude, he lived a secluded life
trip[wrestling] foot movement which causes an opponent to fall
varybring novelty to, cause to change
viciouscaused by vice, immoral, depraved
Virginius 5th-c BC centurion who slew his daughter, either to avoid her being raped or because she was raped
wakecause to come out through staying awake
well-lostlost in a good cause
Winchester goose[contemptuous] groin swelling caused by venereal disease [one Bishop of Winchester licensed brothels in London]
wither outcause to dwindle, make less
wringcause to weep, force tears from
yieldrender, make, cause to be

Thesaurus

 89 result(s).
abstinence, caused byfasting
annoyance, cause ofgrievance
appear, cause toconjure
apprehensive, cause to bemisgive
argument, cause ofdifference
awake, cause to come out by stayingwake
baldness caused by syphilisFrench crown
bend, cause/make tobow
bloodshed, able to causebloody
boil, cause tomount
break down, cause tofounder
carried for one's own causeself-borne
causeargument
causebase
causebring
causedesert, desart
causeeffect
causeground
causeinstance
causematter
causemean
causemoment
causemotion
causemotive
causeoccasion
causeoriginal
causeput
causequality
causequestion
causeskill
cause [as by magic]charm
cause to beyield
cause, drawn in a rightfulright-drawn
cause, lost in a goodwell-lost
cause, persuasiveinducement
cause, support one's right
causes, inexplicable by naturalcauseless
change, cause tovary
common cause, joined in aenjoined
complaint, cause ofquarrel
cower, cause tocouch
damage, unable to causesure
disturbance, cause aruffle
drawn in a rightful causeright-drawn
dwindle, cause towither out
expense, causecharge
fall caused by a foot movement [in wrestling]trip
fashion, cause toforge
festering wound, cause arankle
flash, cause tobrandish
flow, cause toexhale
flow, cause torun
foot movement which causes an opponent to fall [in wrestling]trip
formation, cause themake
goblin that causes nightmaresmare
good cause, lost in awell-lost
grow, cause tocherish
joined in a common causeenjoined
lose possession, cause todispossess
lost in a good causewell-lost
neglected, cause to beneglect
nightmares, goblin that causesmare
persuasive causeinducement
possession, cause to losedispossess
quake, cause toquake
reel, cause tostagger
rejoice, cause toglad
remembered, cause to bememorize
rested, stiff because too resty-stiff
rheumatism, likely to causerheumatic
rightful cause, drawn in aright-drawn
root causeend
separation, cause ofdivorce
shake, cause toprovoke
shaking [as caused by a fever]ague
shiver, cause tofever
shrink, cause tocontract
sin, cause ofsinner
spurt out, cause tobroach
stiff because too restedresty-stiff
support one's causeright
syphilis-caused baldnessFrench crown
together, joined in a common causeenjoined
trouble, causedo
trouble, causepinch
vice, caused byvicious
wander, cause tostray
weep, cause towring
wound, cause a festeringrankle

Themes and Topics

 12 result(s).
a- as a particle...lable to make up the metre of a line because sleeping for example already implies ...
An...s followed by a vowel but a problem is caused by certain sounds which display proper...
Discourse markers...her wisdom / plead on her part some cause to you unknown in short wor...
Elision... of > &rsquo o ce ii i 11 because their business still lies out o&rsquo d...
...form location examples because > &rsquo ...
... > &rsquo cause h8 iv ii 78 &rsquo ...
... h8 iv ii 78 &rsquo cause the musicians play me that sad note ...
Here, there, and where...at enraged / flew on him thereupon because of that whereat cor v vi 134 tho...
Past tenses...ut many modern texts avoid this term because the form is by no means restricted to t...
Plurals... news 1h6 i i 67 these news would cause him once more yield the ghost [plural] ...
Thou and you...olite form of the singular – probably because people copied the french way of talking...
Classical mythology...uction from the greeks by paris of troy caused the trojan war character in troilus a...
...id in the guise of a love-potion which caused hercules&rsquo death when he wore a s...
Historical figures...r either to avoid her being raped or because she was raped xanthippe ts ...
French...ou should make yourself ready to die because this here soldier is inclined to cut yo...
...r (conj ) h5 iv iv 35   because ce (det ) h5 iii iv 38 &...
Latin... ista tuae (3h6 i iii 48) may the gods cause this action to be that which makes you ...
...(v ) lll iv ii 15   make cause faciant (v ) 3h6 i iii 48 ...
...(v ) 3h6 i iii 48 facere make cause facile (adv ) lll iv ii 92 ...
... mm v i 261 facere [it] makes causes facto (n nt ) tnk v ii 35...

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
CAUSEBASICcause n, cause v
CAUSEPEOPLEcauser n
CAUSETYPElove-cause n
CAUSENOTcauseless adj
LOVESTATElove-cause n

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