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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.27Tell me thy reason why thou wilt marry.Tell me thy reason why thou wilt marrie?
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.31Is this all your worship's reason?Is this all your worships reason?
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.32Faith, madam, I have other holy reasons, such asFaith Madam I haue other holie reasons, such as
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.2The fundamental reasons of this war,The fundamentall reasons of this warre,
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.10The reasons of our state I cannot yield,The reasons of our state I cannot yeelde,
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.ii.59My reasons are most strong and you shall know themMy reasons are most strong, and you shall know them,
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.21common course of all treasons we still see them revealcommon course of all treasons, we still see them reueale
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.7When oil and fire, too strong for reason's force,When oyle and fire, too strong for reasons force,
Antony and CleopatraAC I.iii.26.1I saw the treasons planted.I saw the Treasons planted.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.v.7.1O, 'tis treason!O 'tis Treason.
Antony and CleopatraAC II.iii.13If you can, your reason?If you can, your reason?
Antony and CleopatraAC III.x.35The wounded chance of Antony, though my reasonThe wounded chance of Anthony, though my reason
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.4Lord of his reason. What though you fledLord of his Reason. What though you fled,
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.198Restores his heart. When valour preys on reason,Restores his heart; when valour prayes in reason,
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.51to reason of such goddesses and hath sent this naturalto reason of such goddesses, hath sent this Naturall
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.6with reasons.with reasons.
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.8one should be lamed with reasons, and the other madone should be lam'd with reasons, and the other mad
As You Like ItAYL I.iii.59Treason is not inherited, my lord,Treason is not inherited my Lord,
As You Like ItAYL II.iv.82By reason of his absence, there is nothingBy reason of his absence there is nothing
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.101An you will not be answered with reason, I mustAnd you will not be answer'd with reason, I must
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.37For not being at court? Your reason.For not being at Court? your reason.
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.78crooked-pated, old, cuckoldly ram, out of all reasonablecrooked-pated olde Cuckoldly Ramme, out of all reasonable
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.381Neither rhyme nor reason can express howNeither rime nor reason can expresse how
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.385and the reason why they are not so punished and curedand the reason why they are not so punish'd and cured,
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.20reason to be sad. I fear you have sold your own lands toreason to be sad: I feare you haue sold your owne Lands, to
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.34asked one another the reason; no sooner knew theask'd one another the reason: no sooner knew the
As You Like ItAYL V.ii.35reason but they sought the remedy: and in thesereason, but they sought the remedie: and in these
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.136That reason wonder may diminishThat reason, wonder may diminish
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.49When in the why and the wherefore is neither rhyme nor reason?when in the why and the wherefore, is neither rime nor reason
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.66Your reason?Your reason
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.96For what reason?For what reason
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.112But your reason was notBut your reason was not 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.i.97To know the reason of this strange restraint.To know the reason of this strange restraint: 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.ii.53What, are you mad, that you do reason so?What are you mad, that you doe reason so?
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.56As if time were in debt. How fondly dost thou reason! As if time were in debt: how fondly do'st thou reason?
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.61Hath he not reason to turn back an hour in a day? Hath he not reason to turne backe an houre in a day?
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.iii.86The reason that I gather he is mad,The reason that I gather he is mad, 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.189And now he's there, past thought of human reason.And now he's there, past thought of humane reason
CoriolanusCor I.iii.77Fie, you confine yourself most unreasonably.Fye, you confine your selfe most vnreasonably:
CoriolanusCor I.ix.57Then reason safely with you. Therefore be it known,Then reason safely with you: Therefore be it knowne,
CoriolanusCor III.i.119.2I'll give my reasons,Ile giue my Reasons,
CoriolanusCor III.i.144Insult without all reason; where gentry, title, wisdom,Insult without all reason: where Gentry, Title, wisedom
CoriolanusCor III.i.171.1Manifest treason!Manifest Treason.
CoriolanusCor IV.v.238Reason: because they then lessReason, because they then lesse
CoriolanusCor IV.vi.52Within my age. But reason with the fellowWithin my Age. But reason with the fellow
CoriolanusCor V.iii.86.1Your colder reasons.your colder reasons.
CoriolanusCor V.iii.158Than can our reasons. There's no man in the worldThen can our Reasons. There's no man in the world
CoriolanusCor V.iii.176Does reason our petition with more strengthDoe's reason our Petition with more strength
CoriolanusCor V.vi.59.1His reasons with his body.His Reasons, with his Body.
CymbelineCym II.iii.31I am glad I was up so late, for that's the reason I wasI am glad I was vp so late, for that's the reason I was
CymbelineCym III.iv.87Do feel the treason sharply, yet the traitorDo feele the Treason sharpely, yet the Traitor
CymbelineCym IV.ii.14Since I can reason of it: pray you, trust me here,Since I can reason of it: pray you trust me heere,
CymbelineCym IV.ii.22Love's reason's without reason. The bier at door,Loue's reason's, without reason. The Beere at doore,
CymbelineCym IV.ii.131Can we set eye on; but in all safe reasonCan we set eye on: but in all safe reason
CymbelineCym IV.ii.256.1My father hath a reason for't.My Father hath a reason for't.
CymbelineCym IV.iv.48No reason I – since of your lives you setNo reason I (since of your liues you set
CymbelineCym V.v.336Itself, and all my treason: that I sufferedIt selfe, and all my Treason that I suffer'd,
CymbelineCym V.v.346Excited me to treason. Their dear loss,Excited me to Treason. Their deere losse,
HamletHam I.ii.44You cannot speak of reason to the DaneYou cannot speake of Reason to the Dane,
HamletHam I.ii.103To reason most absurd, whose common themeTo Reason most absurd, whose common Theame
HamletHam I.ii.150O God, a beast that wants discourse of reason(O Heauen! A beast that wants discourse of Reason
HamletHam I.iv.28Oft breaking down the pales and forts of reason,
HamletHam I.iv.73Which might deprive your sovereignty of reasonWhich might depriue your Soueraignty of Reason,
HamletHam II.ii.165And be not from his reason fallen thereon,And be not from his reason falne thereon;
HamletHam II.ii.210often madness hits on, which reason and sanity couldoften Madnesse hits on, / Which Reason and Sanitie could
HamletHam II.ii.264we to th' court? For, by my fay, I cannot reason.wee to th' Court: for, by my fey I cannot reason?
HamletHam II.ii.304how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in formhow Noble in Reason? how infinite in faculty? in forme
HamletHam II.ii.509'Gainst Fortune's state would treason have pronounced.'Gainst Fortunes State, would Treason haue pronounc'd?
HamletHam III.i.158Now see that noble and most sovereign reasonNow see that Noble, and most Soueraigne Reason,
HamletHam III.ii.188Such love must needs be treason in my breast:Such Loue, must needs be Treason in my brest:
HamletHam III.iv.89.1And reason panders will.As Reason panders Will.
HamletHam IV.iv.38That capability and godlike reason
HamletHam IV.iv.58Excitements of my reason and my blood,
HamletHam IV.v.126That treason can but peep to what it would,That Treason can but peepe to what it would,
HamletHam IV.vii.9.2O, for two special reasons,O for two speciall Reasons,
HamletHam V.i.285What is the reason that you use me thus?What is the reason that you vse me thus?
HamletHam V.ii.20Larded with many several sorts of reasons,Larded with many seuerall sorts of reason;
HamletHam V.ii.317Treason! Treason!Treason, Treason.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.10wench in flame-coloured taffeta, I see no reason whyWench in Flame-coloured Taffata; I see no reason, why
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.148I will lay him down such reasons for this adventure thatI will lay him downe such reasons for this aduenture, that
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.183he fight longer than he sees reason, I'll forswear arms.he fight longer then he sees reason, Ile forswear Armes.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.73May reasonably die, and never riseMay reasonably dye, and neuer rise
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.86Shall we buy treason, and indent with fearsShall we buy Treason? and indent with Feares,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.258For powers in Scotland, which, for divers reasonsFor powres in Scotland: which for diuers reasons
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.277And 'tis no little reason bids us speed,And 'tis no little reason bids vs speed,
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.107Whither I go, nor reason whereabout.Whether I go: nor reason whereabout.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.229thy hand? Come, tell us your reason. What sayest thouthy Hand? Come, tell vs your reason: what say'st thou
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.231Come, your reason, Jack, your reason!Come, your reason Iack, your reason.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.234not tell you on compulsion. Give you a reason onnot tell you on compulsion. Giue you a reason on
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.235compulsion? If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries, Icompulsion? If Reasons were as plentie as Black-berries, I
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.236would give no man a reason upon compulsion, I.would giue no man a Reason vpon compulsion, I.
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.22needs be out of all compass, out of all reasonableneedes bee out of of all compasse; out all reasonable
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.171honest reason, thou seest I am pacified still – nayhonest reason: / Thou seest, I am pacified still. Nay,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.i.72The eye of reason may pry in upon us.The eye of reason may prie in vpon vs:
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.ii.9For treason is but trusted like the fox,For Treason is but trusted like the Foxe,
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.13for any other reason than to set me off, why then I havefor any other reason, then to set mee off, why then I haue
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.249my pension shall seem the more reasonable. A good witmy Pension shall seeme the more reasonable. A good wit
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.ii.46keeping such vile company as thou art hath in reasonkeeping such vild company as thou art, hath in reason
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.ii.48The reason?The reason?
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iii.66But many thousand reasons hold me back.But many thousand Reasons hold me backe.
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.320reason in the law of nature but I may snap at him. Letreason, in the Law of Nature, but I may snap at him. Let
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.i.155Then reason will our hearts should be as good.Then Reason will, our hearts should be as good.
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.i.189Yea, every idle, nice, and wanton reason,Yea, euery idle, nice, and wanton Reason,
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.ii.107I do arrest thee, traitor, of high treason;I doe arrest thee (Traytor) of high Treason:
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.ii.109Of capital treason I attach you both.Of Capitall Treason, I attach you both.
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.ii.123Treason's true bed and yielder up of breath.Treasons true Bed, and yeelder vp of breath.
Henry VH5 I.i.38Hear him but reason in divinity,Heare him but reason in Diuinitie;
Henry VH5 I.ii.307That may with reasonable swiftness addThat may with reasonable swiftnesse adde
Henry VH5 II.chorus.29If hell and treason hold their promises,If Hell and Treason hold their promises,
Henry VH5 II.ii.82For your own reasons turn into your bosomsFor your owne reasons turne into your bosomes,
Henry VH5 II.ii.105Treason and murder ever kept together,Treason, and murther, euer kept together,
Henry VH5 II.ii.110Wonder to wait on treason and on murder:Wonder to waite on treason, and on murther:
Henry VH5 II.ii.114All other devils that suggest by treasonsAnd other diuels that suggest by treasons,
Henry VH5 II.ii.119Gave thee no instance why thou shouldst do treason,Gaue thee no instance why thou shouldst do treason,
Henry VH5 II.ii.145I arrest thee of high treason, by the name ofI arrest thee of High Treason, by the name of
Henry VH5 II.ii.147I arrest thee of high treason, by the name of Henry LordI arrest thee of High Treason, by the name of Thomas Lord
Henry VH5 II.ii.149I arrest thee of high treason, by the name of ThomasI arrest thee of High Treason, by the name of Thomas
Henry VH5 II.ii.162At the discovery of most dangerous treasonAt the discouery of most dangerous Treason,
Henry VH5 II.ii.186This dangerous treason lurking in our wayThis dangerous Treason, lurking in our way,
Henry VH5 III.vi.96great, reasonable great. Marry, for my part, I think thegreat, reasonnable great: marry for my part, I thinke the
Henry VH5 III.vii.35sovereign to reason on, and for a sovereign's sovereignSoueraigne to reason on, and for a Soueraignes Soueraigne
Henry VH5 IV.i.106he sees reason of fears, as we do, his fears, out of doubt,he sees reason of feares, as we doe; his feares, out of doubt,
Henry VH5 IV.i.107be of the same relish as ours are: yet, in reason, nobe of the same rellish as ours are: yet in reason, no
Henry VH5 IV.i.220their shoulders; but it is no English treason to cuttheir shoulders: but it is no English Treason to cut
Henry VH5 IV.viii.13Stand away, Captain Gower: I will give treasonStand away Captaine Gower, I will giue Treason
Henry VH5 IV.viii.21God for it! – a most contagious treason come to light,God for it, a most contagious Treason come to light,
Henry VH5 V.ii.135other, I have no strength in measure, yet a reasonableother, I haue no strength in measure, yet a reasonable
Henry VH5 V.ii.156into ladies' favours, they do always reason themselvesinto Ladyes fauours, they doe alwayes reason themselues
Henry VH5 V.ii.323We have consented to all terms of reason.Wee haue consented to all tearmes of reason.
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iv.91For treason executed in our late king's days?For Treason executed in our late Kings dayes?
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iv.92And by his treason standest not thou attainted,And by his Treason, stand'st not thou attainted,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iv.97Condemned to die for treason, but no traitor;Condemn'd to dye for Treason, but no Traytor;
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.70The reason moved these warlike lords to thisThe reason mou'd these Warlike Lords to this,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.156You have great reason to do Richard right,You haue great reason to doe Richard right,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.ii.36France, thou shalt rue this treason with thy tears,France, thou shalt rue this Treason with thy teares,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.ii.49O, let no words, but deeds, revenge this treason!Oh let no words, but deedes, reuenge this Treason.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.74Let him perceive how ill we brook his treason,Let him perceiue how ill we brooke his Treason,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.152I see no reason, if I wear this rose,I see no reason if I weare this Rose,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.i.36Your purpose is both good and reasonable,Your purpose is both good and reasonable:
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iii.189There Minotaurs and ugly treasons lurk.There Minotaurs and vgly Treasons lurke,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.109By treason, falsehood, and by treachery,By Treason, Falshood, and by Treacherie,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.137This proffer is absurd and reasonless.This proffer is absurd, and reasonlesse.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.v.33By reason of his adversary's odds.By reason of his Aduersaries oddes.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.v.60It most of all these reasons bindeth usMost of all these reasons bindeth vs,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.153There's reason he should be displeased at it.There's reason he should be displeas'd at it:
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.111Peace, son; and show some reason, Buckingham,Peace Sonne, and shew some reason Buckingham
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.161To show some reason of no little forceTo shew some reason, of no little force,
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.180That doth accuse his master of high treason.That doth accuse his Master of High Treason;
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.iii.28I see no reason why a king of yearsI see no reason, why a King of yeeres
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.iii.93Hold, Peter, hold! I confess, I confess treason.Hold Peter, hold, I confesse, I confesse Treason.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.37Which fear if better reasons can supplant,Which feare, if better Reasons can supplant,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.54And in his simple show he harbours treason.And in his simple shew he harbours Treason.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.70From meaning treason to our royal personFrom meaning Treason to our Royall Person,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.97I do arrest thee of high treason here.I doe arrest thee of High Treason here.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.102As I am clear from treason to my sovereign.As I am cleare from Treason to my Soueraigne.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.169Nor store of treasons to augment my guilt;Nor store of Treasons, to augment my guilt:
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.174From treason's secret knife and traitor's rageFrom Treasons secret Knife, and Traytors Rage,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.245'Tis York that hath more reason for his death.'Tis Yorke that hath more reason for his death.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.260As Humphrey, proved by reasons, to my liege.As Humfrey prou'd by Reasons to my Liege.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.ii.153And good reason; for thereby is England mained andAnd good reason: for thereby is England main'd / And
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vi.5henceforward it shall be treason for any that calls mehenceforward it shall be Treason for any, / That calles me
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.viii.62only my followers' base and ignominious treasons, makesonely my Followers base and ignominious treasons, makes
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.ix.37And ask him what's the reason of these arms.And aske him what's the reason of these Armes:
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.18To know the reason of these arms in peace;To know the reason of these Armes in peace.
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.107Of capital treason 'gainst the King and crown.Of Capitall Treason 'gainst the King and Crowne:
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.189And have no other reason for this wrongAnd haue no other reason for this wrong,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.ii.23But that 'tis shown ignobly and in treason.But that 'tis shewne ignobly, and in Treason.
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.199And neither by treason nor hostilityAnd neyther by Treason nor Hostilitie,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.ii.3But I have reasons strong and forcible.But I haue reasons strong and forceable.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.26Unreasonable creatures feed their young;Vnreasonable Creatures feed their young,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.93And reason too;And reason too,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.v.54When care, mistrust, and treason waits on him.When Care, Mistrust, and Treason waits on him.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.71To prove him tyrant this reason may suffice,To proue him Tyrant, this reason may suffice,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.97And not bewray thy treason with a blush?And not bewray thy Treason with a Blush?
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.147Then 'tis but reason that I be releasedThen 'tis but reason, that I be releas'd
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.i.25Tell me some reason why the Lady GreyTell me some reason, why the Lady Grey
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vii.34Both him and all his brothers unto reason.Both him, and all his Brothers, vnto reason.
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.i.68Thou and thy brother both shall buy this treasonThou and thy Brother both shall buy this Treason
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.ii.18To search the secret treasons of the world;To search the secret Treasons of the World:
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.vi.72Had I not reason, think ye, to make haste,Had I not reason (thinke ye) to make hast,
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.130And let your reason with your choler questionAnd let your Reason with your Choller question
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.148If with the sap of reason you would quenchIf with the sap of reason you would quench,
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.156.1To be corrupt and treasonous.To be corrupt and treasonous.
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.156.2Say not treasonous.Say not treasonous.
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.176To th' old dam, treason – Charles the Emperor,To th'old dam Treason) Charles the Emperour,
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.201Arrest thee of high treason, in the nameArrest thee of High Treason, in the name
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.7And point by point the treasons of his masterAnd point by point the Treasons of his Maister,
Henry VIIIH8 II.i.14Many sharp reasons to defeat the law.Many sharpe reasons to defeat the Law.
Henry VIIIH8 II.i.27Have found him guilty of high treason. MuchHaue found him guilty of high Treason. Much
Henry VIIIH8 II.ii.6main power, took 'em from me, with this reason: his maine power tooke 'em from me, with this reason: his
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.225Of my alleged reasons, drive this forward.Of my alleadged reasons, driues this forward:
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.50Our reasons laid before him, hath commandedOur Reasons layd before him, hath commanded
Julius CaesarJC I.iii.30‘These are their reasons, they are natural';These are their Reasons, they are Naturall:
Julius CaesarJC II.i.21More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof,More then his Reason. But 'tis a common proofe,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.219He loves me well, and I have given him reasons.He loues me well, and I haue giuen him Reasons,
Julius CaesarJC II.ii.104And reason to my love is liable.And reason to my loue is liable.
Julius CaesarJC III.i.221Upon this hope, that you shall give me reasonsVpon this hope, that you shall giue me Reasons,
Julius CaesarJC III.i.224Our reasons are so full of good regard,Our Reasons are so full of good regard,
Julius CaesarJC III.i.237And show the reason of our Caesar's death.And shew the reason of our Casars death.
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.7And public reasons shall be renderedAnd publike Reasons shall be rendred
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.9I will hear Cassius, and compare their reasons,I will heare Cassius, and compare their Reasons,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.106And men have lost their reason. Bear with me;And Men haue lost their Reason. Beare with me,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.109Methinks there is much reason in his sayings.Me thinkes there is much reason in his sayings.
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.193Whilst bloody treason flourished over us.Whil'st bloody Treason flourish'd ouer vs.
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.216And will, no doubt, with reasons answer you.And will no doubt with Reasons answer you.
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.196.2Your reason?Your reason?
Julius CaesarJC IV.iii.201Good reasons must of force give place to better.Good reasons must of force giue place to better:
Julius CaesarJC V.i.96Let's reason with the worst that may befall.Let's reason with the worst that may befall.
King Edward IIIE3 I.i.22The reason was, they say, the realm of France,The reason was, they say the Realme of Fraunce,
King Edward IIIE3 I.ii.126I dreamed tonight of treason, and I fear.I dreamde to night of treason and I feare.
King Edward IIIE3 I.ii.127Far from this place let ugly treason lie!Far from this place let vgly treason ly.
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.153To ransack so the treasure of her mind;To ransack so the treason of her minde,
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.258Commit high treason against the king of heaven,Comit high treason against the King of heauen,
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.293With reason and reproof fond love away.With reason and reproofe fond loue a waie.
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.448A spacious field of reasons could I urgeA spatious field of reasons could I vrge,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.i.30By reason I have often heard thee sayBy reason I haue often heard thee say,
King JohnKJ I.i.66I, madam? No, I have no reason for it.I Madame? No, I haue no reason for it,
King JohnKJ III.iv.54My reasonable part produces reasonMy reasonable part produces reason
King JohnKJ III.iv.98Then, have I reason to be fond of grief?Then, haue I reason to be fond of griefe?
King JohnKJ III.iv.182Strong reasons makes strong actions! Let us go:Strong reasons makes strange actions: let vs go,
King JohnKJ IV.ii.40Some reasons of this double coronationSome reasons of this double Corronation
King JohnKJ IV.iii.29Our griefs, and not our manners, reason now.Our greefes, and not our manners reason now.
King JohnKJ IV.iii.30But there is little reason in your grief.But there is little reason in your greefe.
King JohnKJ IV.iii.31Therefore 'twere reason you had manners now.Therefore 'twere reason you had manners now.
King JohnKJ V.ii.130He is prepared, and reason too he should.He is prepar'd, and reason to he should,
King LearKL I.i.222Must be a faith that reason without miracleMust be a faith that reason without miracle
King LearKL I.ii.105can reason it thus and thus, yet nature finds itselfcan reason it thus, and thus, yet Nature finds it selfe
King LearKL I.ii.108discord; in palaces, treason; and the bond cracked 'twixtdiscord; in Pallaces, Treason; and the Bond crack'd, 'twixt
King LearKL I.iv.229knowledge, and reason, I should be false persuaded I
King LearKL I.iv.335And thereto add such reasons of your ownAnd thereto adde such reasons of your owne,
King LearKL I.v.33Thy asses are gone about 'em. The reason why theThy Asses are gone about 'em; the reason why the
King LearKL I.v.34seven stars are no more than seven is a pretty reason.seuen Starres are no mo then seuen, is a pretty reason.
King LearKL II.iv.124Regan, I think you are. I know what reasonRegan, I thinke your are. I know what reason
King LearKL II.iv.229For those that mingle reason with your passionFor those that mingle reason with your passion,
King LearKL II.iv.259O, reason not the need! Our basest beggarsO reason not the need: our basest Beggers
King LearKL III.v.11heavens! that this treason were not, or not I theHeauens! that this Treason were not; or not I the
King LearKL III.vii.88That made the overture of thy treasons to us;That made the ouerture of thy Treasons to vs:
King LearKL IV.i.31He has some reason, else he could not beg.He has some reason, else he could not beg.
King LearKL IV.iii.2know you no reason?
King LearKL IV.vi.176Reason in madness!Reason in Madnesse.
King LearKL V.i.28.2Why is this reasoned?Why is this reasond?
King LearKL V.iii.53My reason all the same; and they are readyMy reason all the same, and they are ready
King LearKL V.iii.83Stay yet; hear reason. Edmund, I arrest theeStay yet,heare reason: Edmund, I arrest thee
King LearKL V.iii.84On capital treason, and, in thy attaint,On capitall Treason; and in thy arrest,
King LearKL V.iii.93Thy heinous, manifest, and many treasons,Thy heynous, manifest, and many Treasons,
King LearKL V.iii.120By treason's tooth bare-gnawn and canker-bit;By Treasons tooth: bare-gnawne, and Canker-bit,
King LearKL V.iii.144Back do I toss these treasons to thy head,Backe do I tosse these Treasons to thy head,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.94How well he's read, to reason against reading.How well hee's read, to reason against reading.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.99.1In reason nothing.In reason nothing.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.84a love of that colour, methinks Samson had small reasona Loue of that colour, methinkes Sampson had small reason
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.102A dangerous rhyme, master, against the reason of whiteA dangerous rime master against the reason of white
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.151From reason's yielding, your fair self should makeFrom reasons yeelding, your faire selfe should make
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.152A yielding 'gainst some reason in my breast,A yeelding 'gainst some reason in my brest,
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.168All liberal reason I will yield unto.All liberall reason would I yeeld vnto:
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.219Your reason?Your reason.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.188.1Some certain treason.Some certaine treason.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.188.2What makes treason here?What makes treason heere?
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.190The treason and you go in peace away together.The treason and you goe in peace away together.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.192Our parson misdoubts it; 'twas treason, he said.Our person mis-doubts it: it was treason he said.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.291Flat treason 'gainst the kingly state of youth.Flat treason against the Kingly state of youth.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.i.2I praise God for you, sir. Your reasons atI praise God for you sir, your reasons at
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.28Great reason, for past cure is still past care.Great reason: for past care, is still past cure.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.243I know the reason, lady, why you ask.I know the reason Ladie why you aske.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.244O for your reason! Quickly, sir; I long.O for your reason, quickly sir, I long.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.705What reason have you for't?What reason haue you for't?
MacbethMac I.iii.84That takes the reason prisoner?That takes the Reason Prisoner?
MacbethMac I.iii.114But treasons capital, confessed, and provedBut Treasons Capitall, confess'd, and prou'd,
MacbethMac I.iv.6That very frankly he confessed his treasons,that very frankly hee / Confess'd his Treasons,
MacbethMac I.vii.66Shall be a-fume, and the receipt of reasonShall be a Fume, and the Receit of Reason
MacbethMac II.iii.9scales against either scale, who committed treasonScales against eyther Scale, who committed Treason
MacbethMac II.iii.71Ring the alarum bell! Murder and treason!Ring the Alarum Bell: Murther, and Treason,
MacbethMac II.iii.108Outrun the pauser reason. Here lay Duncan,Out-run the pawser, Reason. Here lay Duncan,
MacbethMac II.iii.129.1Of treasonous malice.Of Treasonous Mallice.
MacbethMac III.i.125.1For sundry weighty reasons.For sundry weightie Reasons.
MacbethMac III.ii.24Treason has done his worst. Nor steel, nor poison,Treason ha's done his worst: nor Steele, nor Poyson,
MacbethMac III.v.2Have I not reason, beldams, as you areHaue I not reason (Beldams) as you are?
MacbethMac IV.ii.14.1So runs against all reason.So runnes against all reason.
Measure for MeasureMM I.ii.184When she will play with reason and discourse,When she will play with reason, and discourse,
Measure for MeasureMM I.iii.48Like a true friar. More reasons for this actionLike a true Frier: Moe reasons for this action
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.6Shall thereby be the sweeter. Reason thus with life:Shall thereby be the sweeter. Reason thus with life:
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.242in all reason should have quenched her love, hath, likein all reason should haue quenched her loue) hath (like
Measure for MeasureMM IV.iv.10He shows his reason for that – to have a dispatchHe showes his reason for that: to haue a dispatch
Measure for MeasureMM IV.iv.23How might she tongue me? Yet reason dares her no,How might she tongue me? yet reason dares her no,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.64Harp not on that, nor do not banish reasonHarpe not on that; nor do not banish reason
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.65For inequality, but let your reason serveFor inequality, but let your reason serue
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.68Have sure more lack of reason. What would you say?Haue sure more lacke of reason: / What would you say?
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.108Stands without blemish. Next, it imports no reasonStands without blemish: next it imports no reason,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.340treasonable abuses.treasonable abuses.
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.115more than any man in all Venice. His reasons are as twomore then any man in all Venice, his reasons are two
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.ii.20counsel the cripple. But this reasoning is not in thecounsaile the cripple; but this reason is not in f
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.ii.103reasonable, for there is not one among them but I dotereasonable, for there is not one among them but I doate
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.viii.27I reasoned with a Frenchman yesterday,I reason'd with a Frenchman yesterday,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.i.53reason? I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not areason? I am a Iewe: Hath not a Iew eyes? hath not a
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.27What treason there is mingled with your love.What treason there is mingled with your loue.
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.28None but that ugly treason of mistrustNone but that vglie treason of mistrust.
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.31'Tween snow and fire, as treason and my love.'Tweene snow and fire, as treason and my loue.
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.231And I have reason for it. Signor AntonioAnd I haue reason for it, Signior Anthonio
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.iii.21He seeks my life. His reason well I know:He seekes my life, his reason well I know;
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.v.38than reason; but if she be less than an honest woman,then reason: but if she be lesse then an honest woman,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.v.73In reason he should never come to heaven.Is reason he should neuer come to heauen?
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.53As there is no firm reason to be renderedAs there is no firme reason to be rendred
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.59So can I give no reason, nor I will not,So can I giue no reason, nor I will not,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.70The reason is your spirits are attentive.The reason is, your spirits are attentiue:
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.85Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils,Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoyles,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.203What man is there so much unreasonable,What man is there so much vnreasonable,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.195Ay, sir, you shall find me reasonable. If it beI Sir, you shall finde me reasonable; if it be
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.196so, I shall do that that is reason.so, I shall doe that that is reason.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.210reasonable demands.reasonable demands.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.218would do reason.would doe reason.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.225request, cousin, in any reason.request (Cosen) in any reason.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.4Ask me no reason why I love you, for though Love useAske me no reason why I loue you, for though Loue vse
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.5Reason for his precisian, he admits him not for his counsellor.Reason for his precisian, hee admits him not for his Counsailour:
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.15Reason, you rogue, reason. Thinkest thouReason, you roague, reason: thinkst thou
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.121here is a basket. If he be of any reasonable stature, heheere is a basket, if he be of any reasonable stature, he
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.132'Tis unreasonable. Will you take up your wife's'Tis vnreasonable; will you take vp your wiues
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.139My intelligence is true. My jealousy is reasonable.my Intelligence is true, my iealousie is reasonable,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW V.v.126reason, that they were fairies. See now how wit may bereason, that they were Fairies. See now how wit may be
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.ii.121The will of man is by his reason swayed,The will of man is by his reason sway'd:
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.ii.122And reason says you are the worthier maid.And reason saies you are the worthier Maide.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.ii.124So I, being young, till now ripe not to reason.So I being yong, till now ripe not to reason,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.ii.126Reason becomes the marshal to my willReason becomes the Marshall to my will,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.i.135Methinks, mistress, you should have little reasonMe-thinkes mistresse, you should haue little reason
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.i.136for that. And yet, to say the truth, reason and love keepfor that: and yet to say the truth, reason and loue keepe
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.28I have a reasonable good ear in music. Let's haveI haue a reasonable good eare in musicke. Let vs haue
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.6More than cool reason ever comprehends.more / Then coole reason euer comprehends.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.247he is in the wane. But yet in courtesy, in all reason, wehe is in the wane: but yet in courtesie, in all reason, we
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.65wealth that he hath left, to be known a reasonable creature.wealth that he hath left, to be knowne a reasonable creature.
Much Ado About NothingMA I.iii.5You should hear reason.You should heare reason.
Much Ado About NothingMA III.iii.104Some treason, masters; yetSome treason masters, yet
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.i.256You have no reason; I do it freely.You haue no reason, I doe it freely.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.41There thou speak'st reason; nay, I will do so.There thou speak'st reason, nay I will doe so,
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.199shall ne'er weigh more reasons in her balance. Nay, anshall nere weigh more reasons in her ballance, nay, and
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.214Rightly reasoned, and in his own division; and,Rightlie reasoned, and in his owne diuision, and
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iv.74.2Why no, no more than reason.Why no, no more then reason.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iv.77.2Troth no, no more than reason.Troth no, no more then reason.
OthelloOth I.i.83What is the reason of this terrible summons?What is the reason of this terrible / Summons?
OthelloOth I.i.151With such loud reason to the Cyprus wars,With such loud reason to the Cyprus Warres,
OthelloOth I.i.170O heaven! How got she out? O treason of the blood!Oh Heauen: how got she out? / Oh treason of the blood.
OthelloOth I.iii.18By no assay of reason. 'Tis a pageantBy no assay of reason. 'Tis a Pageant
OthelloOth I.iii.324of reason to poise another of sensuality, the blood andof Reason, to poize another of Sensualitie, the blood, and
OthelloOth I.iii.326preposterous conclusions. But we have reason to coolprepostrous Conclusions. But we haue Reason to coole
OthelloOth I.iii.362reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge againstreason. Let vs be coniunctiue in our reuenge, against
OthelloOth III.iii.64And yet his trespass in our common reasonAnd yet his Trespasse, in our common reason
OthelloOth III.iii.191I am glad of this: for now I shall have reasonI am glad of this: For now I shall haue reason
OthelloOth III.iii.406Give me a living reason she's disloyal.Giue me a liuing reason she's disloyall.
OthelloOth IV.ii.213reason to believe now than ever – I mean purpose,reason to beleeue now then euer (I meane purpose,
OthelloOth IV.ii.217Well, what is it? Is it within reason andWell: what is it? Is it within, reason and
OthelloOth IV.ii.242I will hear further reason for this.I will heare further reason for this.
OthelloOth V.i.9And yet he hath given me satisfying reasons.And yet he hath giuen me satisfying Reasons:
PericlesPer I.i.140Poison and treason are the hands of sin,Poyson and Treason are the hands of Sinne,
PericlesPer I.i.158It fits thee not to ask the reason why,It fittes thee not to aske the reason why?
PericlesPer I.ii.104Who either by public war or private treasonWho either by publike warre, or priuat treason,
PericlesPer I.iii.7reason for't, for if a king bid a man be a villain, he'sreason for't: for if a king bidde a man bee a villaine, hee's
PericlesPer I.iii.36We have no reason to desire it,Wee haue no reason to desire it,
PericlesPer II.v.5Her reason to herself is only known,her reason to her selfe is onely knowne,
PericlesPer Chorus.IV.14Seeks to take off by treason's knife.Seeke to take off by treasons knife,
PericlesPer IV.i.84Is not to reason of the deed, but do't.is not to reason of the deed, but doo't.
PericlesPer IV.vi.7profession, she has me her quirks, her reasons, herprofession, shee has me her quirks, her reasons, her
PericlesPer IV.vi.8master reasons, her prayers, her knees, that she wouldmaster reasons, her prayers, her knees, that shee would
Richard IIR2 I.i.27Namely, to appeal each other of high treason.Namely, to appeale each other of high treason.
Richard IIR2 I.i.57These terms of treason doubled down his throat.These tearmes of treason, doubly downe his throat.
Richard IIR2 I.i.95That all the treasons for these eighteen yearsThat all the Treasons for these eighteene yeeres
Richard IIR2 I.iii.198Confess thy treasons ere thou fly the realm.Confesse thy Treasons, ere thou flye this Realme,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.277Teach thy necessity to reason thus:
Richard IIR2 II.iii.28.2What was his reason?What was his reason?
Richard IIR2 II.iii.108In gross rebellion and detested treason.In grosse Rebellion, and detested Treason:
Richard IIR2 III.ii.44Then murders, treasons, and detested sins – Then Murthers, Treasons, and detested sinnes
Richard IIR2 III.ii.51His treasons will sit blushing in his face,His Treasons will sit blushing in his face,
Richard IIR2 III.ii.79Have I not reason to look pale and dead?Haue I not reason to looke pale, and dead?
Richard IIR2 III.iii.93Is dangerous treason. He is come to openIs dangerous Treason: He is come to ope
Richard IIR2 IV.i.151Of capital treason we arrest you here.Of Capitall Treason we arrest you here.
Richard IIR2 V.ii.62Which for some reasons I would not have seen.Which for some reasons I would not haue seene.
Richard IIR2 V.ii.63Which for some reasons, sir, I mean to see.Which for some reasons sir, I meane to see:
Richard IIR2 V.ii.72Treason! Foul treason! Villain! Traitor! Slave!Treason, foule Treason, Villaine, Traitor, Slaue.
Richard IIR2 V.iii.43Shall I for love speak treason to thy face?Shall I for loue speake treason to thy face?
Richard IIR2 V.iii.49The treason that my haste forbids me show.The reason that my haste forbids me show.
Richard IIR2 V.v.33Then treasons make me wish myself a beggar;Then Treason makes me wish my selfe a Beggar,
Richard IIIR3 I.i.90We speak no treason, man; we say the KingWe speake no Treason man; We say the King
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.136It is a quarrel just and reasonableIt is a quarrell iust and reasonable,
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.217For divers unknown reasons, I beseech you,For diuers vnknowne Reasons, I beseech you,
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.94I will not reason what is meant hereby,I will not reason what is meant heereby,
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.163No, we'll reason with him.No, wee'l reason with him.
Richard IIIR3 II.iii.39You cannot reason almost with a manYou cannot reason (almost) with a man,
Richard IIIR3 III.i.132With what a sharp-provided wit he reasons!With what a sharpe prouided wit he reasons:
Richard IIIR3 III.i.160Thou know'st our reasons urged upon the way.Thou know'st our reasons vrg'd vpon the way.
Richard IIIR3 III.i.175Encourage him, and tell him all our reasons;Encourage him, and tell him all our reasons:
Richard IIIR3 III.v.18Lord Mayor, the reason we have sent – Lord Maior, the reason we haue sent.
Richard IIIR3 III.v.57The manner and the purpose of his treason,The manner and the purpose of his Treasons:
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.361Your reasons are too shallow and too quick.Your Reasons are too shallow, and to quicke.
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.362O no, my reasons are too deep and dead – O no, my Reasons are too deepe and dead,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.535Away towards Salisbury! While we reason here,Away towards Salsbury, while we reason here,
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.186Then fly. What, from myself? Great reason why – Then flye; What from my Selfe? Great reason: why?
Richard IIIR3 V.v.39That would with treason wound this fair land's peace!That would with Treason, wound this faire Lands peace.
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.19with a man for cracking nuts, having no other reason butwith a man for cracking Nuts, hauing no other reason, but
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.51And reason coldly of your grievances,Or reason coldly of your greeuances:
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.61Tybalt, the reason that I have to love theeTibalt, the reason that I haue to loue thee,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.i.69Till thou shalt know the reason of my love.Till thou shalt know the reason of my loue,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.iii.111The unreasonable fury of a beast.The vnreasonable Furie of a beast.
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.172.1I speak no treason.I speake no treason,
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.i.15Now do you know the reason of this haste.Now doe you know the reason of this hast?
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.83Yet nature's tears are reason's merriment.Yet Natures teares are Reasons merriment.
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.2.123I hope this reason stands for my excuse.I hope this reason stands for my excuse.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.245Sufficeth, my reasons are both good and weighty.Sufficeth my reasons are both good and waighty.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.232.1For what reason, I beseech you?For what reason I beseech you.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.232.2For this reason, if you'll know,For this reason if you'l kno,
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.400I see no reason but supposed LucentioI see no reason but suppos'd Lucentio
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.173Having no other reasonhauing no other reason,
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.170My heart as great, my reason haply more,My heart as great, my reason haplie more,
The TempestTem I.ii.176For still 'tis beating in my mind, your reasonFor still 'tis beating in my minde; your reason
The TempestTem I.ii.208.1Would not infect his reason?Would not infect his reason?
The TempestTem II.i.163Without sweat or endeavour. Treason, felony,Without sweat or endeuour: Treason, fellony,
The TempestTem III.ii.120At thy request, monster, I will do reason, anyAt thy request Monster, I will do reason, / Any
The TempestTem III.ii.121reason. Come on, Trinculo, let us sing.reason: Come on Trinculo, let vs sing.
The TempestTem V.i.26Yet with my nobler reason 'gainst my furyYet, with my nobler reason, gainst my furie
The TempestTem V.i.68Their clearer reason. O good Gonzalo,Their cleerer reason. O good Gonzallo
The TempestTem V.i.81Will shortly fill the reasonable shoreWill shortly fill the reasonable shore
The TempestTem V.i.155That they devour their reason, and scarce thinkThat they deuoure their reason, and scarce thinke
Timon of AthensTim II.i.12All that pass by. It cannot hold. No reasonAll that passe by. It cannot hold, no reason
Timon of AthensTim II.ii.105and go away sadly. The reason of this?and go away sadly. The reason of this?
Timon of AthensTim III.i.36what belongs to reason, and canst use the time well, ifwhat belongs to reason; and canst vse the time wel, if
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.156Here lurks no treason, here no envy swells,Heere lurks no Treason, heere no enuie swels,
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.282To do myself this reason and this right.To doe my selfe this reason, and this right.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.287Treason, my lord! Lavinia is surprised.Treason my Lord, Lauinia is surpris'd.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.81Great reason that my noble lord be ratedGreat reason that my Noble Lord, be rated
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.91Have I not reason, think you, to look pale?Haue I not reason thinke you to looke pale.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.217But yet let reason govern thy lament.But yet let reason gouerne thy lament.
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.218If there were reason for these miseries,If there were reason for these miseries,
Titus AndronicusTit III.i.223And wilt thou have a reason for this coil?And wilt thou haue a reason for this coile?
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.48And treats of Tereus' treason and his rape;And treates of Tereus treason and his rape,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.i.66Inspire me, that I may this treason find.Inspire me that I may this treason finde.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.39Had he not reason, Lord Demetrius?Had he not reason Lord Demetrius?
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.65Complots of mischief, treason, villainies,Complots of Mischiefe, Treason, Villanies
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.39.2Your reason, mighty lord?Your reason, Mighty Lord?
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.42A reason mighty, strong, and effectual;A reason mighty, strong, and effectuall,
Troilus and CressidaTC I.iii.210By reason guide his execution.By Reason guide his execution.
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.24What merit's in that reason which deniesWhat merit's in that reason which denies
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.32As fears and reasons? Fie, for godly shame!As feares and reasons? Fie for godly shame?
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.33No marvel though you bite so sharp at reasons,No maruel though you bite so sharp at reasons,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.35Bear the great sway of his affairs with reasons,Beare the great sway of his affayres with reasons,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.38You fur your gloves with reason. Here are your reasons:You furre your gloues with reason: here are your reasons
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.41And reason flies the object of all harm.And reason flyes the obiect of all harme.
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.44The very wings of reason to his heels,The very wings of reason to his heeles:
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.46Or like a star disorbed? Nay, if we talk of reason,Or like a Starre disorb'd. Nay, if we talke of Reason,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.49With this crammed reason; reason and respectWith this cramm'd reason: reason and respect,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.117So madly hot that no discourse of reason,So madly hot, that no discourse of reason,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.151What treason were it to the ransacked queen,What Treason were it to the ransack'd Queene,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.169The reasons you allege do more conduceThe Reasons you alledge, do more conduce
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.115Much attribute he hath, and much the reasonMuch attribute he hath, and much the reason,
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.69Blind fear, that seeing reason leads, findsBlinde feare, that seeing reason leads, findes
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.70safer footing than blind reason stumbling without fear:safe footing, then blinde reason, stumbling without feare:
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.191.1I have strong reasons.I haue strong reasons.
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.192The reasons are more potent and heroical.The reasons are more potent and heroycall:
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.147Bifold authority, where reason can revoltBy foule authoritie: where reason can reuolt
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.148Without perdition, and loss assume all reasonWithout perdition, and losse assume all reason,
Twelfth NightTN I.v.191you be not mad, be gone; if you have reason, be brief.you be not mad, be gone: if you haue reason, be breefe:
Twelfth NightTN I.v.296I'll give him reasons for't. Hie thee, Malvolio!Ile giue him reasons for't: hie thee Maluolio.
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.136What, for being a puritan? Thy exquisite reason,What for being a Puritan, thy exquisite reason,
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.138I have no exquisite reason for't, but I haveI haue no exquisite reason for't, but I haue
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.139reason good enough.reason good enough.
Twelfth NightTN II.v.158myself, to let imagination jade me; for every reasonmy selfe, to let imagination iade mee; for euery reason
Twelfth NightTN III.i.21Thy reason, man?Thy reason man?
Twelfth NightTN III.i.23words are grown so false, I am loath to prove reasonwordes are growne so false, I am loath to proue reason
Twelfth NightTN III.i.149Nor wit nor reason can my passion hide.Nor wit, nor reason, can my passion hide:
Twelfth NightTN III.i.150Do not extort thy reasons from this clause:Do not extort thy reasons from this clause,
Twelfth NightTN III.i.152But rather reason thus with reason fetter:But rather reason thus, with reason fetter;
Twelfth NightTN III.ii.2Thy reason, dear venom, give thy reason.Thy reason deere venom, giue thy reason.
Twelfth NightTN III.ii.3You must needs yield your reason, Sir Andrew.You must needes yeelde your reason, Sir Andrew?
Twelfth NightTN III.ii.14judgement and reason.iudgement, and reason.
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.150why I do call thee so, for I will show thee no reason for't.why I doe call thee so, for I will shew thee no reason for't.
Twelfth NightTN IV.iii.14And wrangle with my reason that persuades meAnd wrangle with my reason that perswades me
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG I.ii.22Your reason?Your reason?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG I.ii.23I have no other but a woman's reason:I haue no other but a womans reason:
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.i.134How now, sir? What are you reasoning withHow now Sir? What are you reasoning with
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.i.136Nay, I was rhyming; 'tis you that have the reason.Nay: I was riming: 'tis you yt haue the reason.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.154Have I not reason to prefer mine own?Haue I not reason to prefer mine owne?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.196That makes me reasonless to reason thus?That makes me reasonlesse, to reason thus?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.204And that's the reason I love him so little.And that's the reason I loue him so little.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.208And that hath dazzled my reason's light;And that hath dazel'd my reasons light:
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.210There is no reason but I shall be blind.There is no reason, but I shall be blinde.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vii.23Lest it should burn above the bounds of reason.Lest it should burne aboue the bounds of reason.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.ii.48I may be reasonably conceived – saved too,I may be reasonably conceiv'd; sav'd too,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.ii.98.2Leave that unreasoned;Leave that unreasond.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.iii.48There is a best, and reason has no mannersThere is a best, and reason has no manners
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.iv.45O'erwrestling strength in reason. For our loveOr wrastling strength in reason, for our Love
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.47and so did they; what the reason of it is I know not.And so did they, what the reason of it is, I / Know not:
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.v.11I love him beyond love, and beyond reason,I love him, beyond love, and beyond reason,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.i.105.1Not reconciled by reason.not reconcild by reason,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.161Let me say thus much: if in love be treason,Let me say thus much; if in love be Treason,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.228Your reason will not hold it. If such vowsYour reason will not hold it, if such vowes
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.34I am a fool; my reason is lost in me,I am a Foole, my reason is lost in me,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.102Why I did think so; our reasons are not prophetsWhy I did thinke so; Our reasons are not prophets
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.14treason, in committing adultery with Polixenes, King ofTreason, in committing Adultery with Polixenes King of
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.395Of reasonable affairs? Is he not stupidOf reasonable affayres? Is he not stupid
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.403Something unfilial. Reason my sonSomething vnfilliall: Reason my sonne
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.404Should choose himself a wife, but as good reasonShould choose himselfe a wife, but as good reason
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.408But for some other reasons, my grave sir,But for some other reasons (my graue Sir)
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.479I am, and by my fancy. If my reasonI am: and by my fancie, if my Reason
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.480Will thereto be obedient, I have reason;Will thereto be obedient: I haue reason:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.602reasonable man, grew so in love with the wenches' songreasonable man) grew so in loue with the Wenches Song,
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.41Is all as monstrous to our human reasonIs all as monstrous to our humane reason,
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.122Unfurnish me of reason. They are come.Vnfurnish me of Reason. They are come.

Poems

 32 result(s).
PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
A Lover's ComplaintLC.122 All replication prompt, and reason strong Al replication prompt, and reason strong
A Lover's ComplaintLC.168 Though reason weep, and cry it is thy last. Though reason weepe and cry it is thy last.
A Lover's ComplaintLC.296 Even there resolved my reason into tears, Euen there resolu'd my reason into teares,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.18.3 Let reason rule things worthy blame, Let reason rule things worthy blame,
The Phoenix and TurtlePhoen.41 Reason, in itself confounded, Reason in it selfe confounded,
The Phoenix and TurtlePhoen.47 Love hath reason, reason none, Loue hath Reason, Reason none,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.243 My will is strong past reason's weak removing: My will is strong past reasons weake remoouing:
The Rape of LucreceLuc.275 Respect and reason wait on wrinkled age! Respect and reason waite on wrinckled age:
The Rape of LucreceLuc.361 Thus treason works ere traitors be espied. Thus treason workes ere traitors be espied.
The Rape of LucreceLuc.369 By their high treason is his heart misled, By their high treason is his heart mis led,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.473 The reason of this rash alarm to know, The reason of this rash allarme to know,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.489 But as reproof and reason beat it dead, But as reproofe and reason beat it dead,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.770 With close-tongued treason and the ravisher! With close-tong'd treason & the rauisher.
The Rape of LucreceLuc.877 'Tis thou that execut'st the traitor's treason; Tis thou that execut'st the traytors treason:
The Rape of LucreceLuc.880 'Tis thou that spurn'st at right, at law, at reason; Tis thou that spurn'st at right, at law, at reason,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.909 Wrath, envy, treason, rape, and murder's rages, Wrath, enuy, treason, rape, and murthers rages,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.920 Guilty of treason, forgery, and shift, Guilty of treason, forgerie, and shift,
SonnetsSonn.49.8 Shall reasons find of settled gravity; Shall reasons finde of setled grauitie.
SonnetsSonn.49.12 To guard the lawful reasons on thy part: To guard the lawfull reasons on thy part,
SonnetsSonn.89.4 Against thy reasons making no defence. Against thy reasons making no defence.
SonnetsSonn.115.3 Yet then my judgement knew no reason why Yet then my iudgement knew no reason why,
SonnetsSonn.129.6 Past reason hunted, and no sooner had Past reason hunted, and no sooner had
SonnetsSonn.129.7 Past reason hated, as a swallowed bait Past reason hated as a swollowed bayt,
SonnetsSonn.147.5 My reason, the physician to my love, My reason the Phisition to my loue,
SonnetsSonn.147.9 Past cure I am, now reason is past care, Past cure I am, now Reason is past care,
SonnetsSonn.151.6 My nobler part to my gross body's treason. My nobler part to my grose bodies treason,
SonnetsSonn.151.8 Triumph in love; flesh stays no farther reason. Triumph in loue, flesh staies no farther reason,
Venus and AdonisVen.557 Planting oblivion, beating reason back, Planting obliuion, beating reason backe,
Venus and AdonisVen.612 You have no reason to withhold me so.’ You haue no reason to withhold me so.
Venus and AdonisVen.727 ‘ Now of this dark night I perceive the reason: Now of this darke night I perceiue the reason,
Venus and AdonisVen.729 Till forging Nature be condemned of treason, Till forging nature be condemn'd of treason,
Venus and AdonisVen.792 When reason is the bawd to lust's abuse! When reason is the bawd to lusts abuse.

Glossary

 64 result(s).
appealaccusation, charge of treason
appellantaccuser [of treason], challenger, denouncer
argumentcause, reason [for a dispute]
argumentpower of reasoning, keenness in debate
attainttaint [by treason], corrupt
attaintaccuse of treason, condemn
causereason, motive, ground
causelessfor no reason, without justification, groundlessly
colourgood ground, convincing reason, excuse
computationworking out, reasoning, cogitation
distractedirrational, foolish, unreasonable
divorcecause of separation, reason for estrangement
excuseexplain, give reasons [for]
faith-breachbreach of faith, treason, treachery
findfind the truth about, discover the reason for
forwhy, for what reason
forfor which reason, because of this
forthy[archaism] therefore, for this reason
grantgranting, gift, reason for agreeing to a request
groundreason, cause, source
indifferentmoderately, tolerably, reasonably
inducementinfluential reason, persuasive cause
instancereason, motive, cause
judgementreason, discernment, good sense
matterreason, cause, ground
meetlyquite good, moderate, reasonable
merelypurely, for no other reason than
modestmoderate, reasonable, mild, limited
nativeby reason of birth
occasionground, reason, cause, matter
passionpowerful feeling, overpowering emotion [often opposed to ‘reason’]
persuasionargument, inducement, reason
probalreasonable, sure to be approved by
quarrelcause of complaint, reason for hostility, difference, claim
rationalendowed with reason
reasonpower of reason, judgement, common sense [often opposed to ‘passion’]
reasonargue rationally [about], debate the pros and cons [of]
reasontalk, speak, converse
reasonargue for, plead for, support
reasonaccount, version, explanation
reasonraise, bring up, discuss
reasonreasonable view, sensible judgement, right opinion
reasonalternative, choice, possibility
reasonobservation, remark, point
reasonreasonable treatment, justified course of action
reasonreasoning, argument
reasonablemoderate, not excessive, fair-minded
reasonableendowed with reason, rational
sensemind, power of reason, wits
sensecommon sense, natural feeling, reasonableness
senseless-obstinateunreasonably stubborn, irrationally unyielding
skillreason, cause, ground
sobermoderate, reasonable, with no undue haste
sophistersophist, cunning reasoner, clever debater
themereason for acting, ground of belief
thereforefor that very reason
touchfactor, reason, motive
treasontreachery, betrayal, deceitfulness
unreasonablelacking the faculty of reason, irrational
unreasonednot to be thought about, undebated
waywardperverse, unreasonable, awkward
whereuponfor which reason; why; upon which
wholesomereasonable, sensible, rational
witreasoning, thinking, deliberation

Thesaurus

 61 result(s).
accuse of treasonattaint
accuser of treasonappellant
agreeing to a request, reason forgrant
birth, by reason ofnative
charge of treasonappeal
convincing reasoncolour
cunning reasonersophister
discover the reason forfind
estrangement, reason fordivorce
hostility, reason forquarrel
influential reasoninducement
power of reasonsense
power of reasoningargument
reasonargument
reasoncause
reasonground
reasoninstance
reasonjudgement
reasonmatter
reasonoccasion
reasonpersuasion
reasonskill
reasontouch
reason for actingtheme
reason for agreeing to a requestgrant
reason, convincingcolour
reason, discover afind
reason, endowed withrational
reason, endowed withreasonable
reason, for nocauseless
reason, for no othermerely
reason, for that verytherefore
reason, for this/thatforthy
reason, influentialinducement
reason, lacking the faculty ofunreasonable
reason, power ofreason
reason, power ofsense
reasonablemeetly
reasonablemodest
reasonableprobal
reasonablesober
reasonablewholesome
reasonable treatmentreason
reasonable viewreason
reasonablenesssense
reasonablyindifferent
reasoner, cunningsophister
reasoningcomputation
reasoningreason
reasoningwit
reasoning, power ofargument
reasons, giveexcuse
stubborn, unreasonablysenseless-obstinate
treasonfaith-breach
treason, accuse ofattaint
treason, charge ofappeal
treatment, reasonablereason
unreasonabledistracted
unreasonablewayward
unreasonably stubbornsenseless-obstinate
view, reasonablereason

Themes and Topics

 7 result(s).
Archaisms... forthy therefore for this reason per chorus ii 19 [gower alone of he...
Elision...ted element shown by an apostrophe the reason for the elision varies in some cases i...
Functional shift...d contexts indeed one of the creative reasons for conversion is to find more vivid w...
Here, there, and where...ceforth question me / whither i go nor reason whereabout about what on what busines...
... 94 [of giving up clarence] i will not reason what is meant hereby by this from thi...
... iv i 22 therefore take heed for that reason wherefore kj v i 44 but wherefor...
...ster / hath broken his staff for which reason on which account whereupon 1h4 i...
Classical mythology... labyrinth / there minotaurs and ugly treasons lurk son of pasiphae and a bull fro...
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)... let him perceive how ill we brook his treason r2 v iii 98 [york to king henry] ill m...
... alone] a beast that wants discourse of reason / would have mourned longer 1h6 i i 14...
Abbreviations...n requires one to make the gloss work reason (v ) 9 argue rationally [about] debate...
... cons [of] kl ii iv 259 [lear to regan] reason not the need cym iv ii 14 ham ii ii ...
... rosencrantz and guildenstern] i cannot reason within contexts the ‘alone’ conve...

Words Families

 13 result(s).
Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
REASONBASICreason n, reason v, reasonable adv, reasonably adv, reasoning n
REASONNOTreasonless adj, unreasonable adj, unreasonably adv, unreasoned adj
TREASONBASICtreason n, treasonable adj, treasonous adj
UNREASONABLEBASICsee REASON

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