| 1H4 V.v.5 | [King Henry to Worcester] wouldst thou ... / Misuse the tenor of thy kinsman's trust? |
| MV IV.i.232 | [Shylock to Portia as Balthasar, of tearing up his bond] When it is paid, according to the tenour |
| TNK I.i.90 | [Second Queen to Hippolyta, of Theseus] who is a servant for / The tenor of thy speech |
| TNK III.vi.133 | [Theseus to Palamon and Arcite] you, that 'gainst the tenor of my laws / Are making battle |