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Search phrase: trap

Plays

 21 result(s). alternate result(s)
PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
As You Like ItAYL I.i.140against thee by poison, entrap thee by some treacherousagainst thee by poyson, entrap thee by some treacherous
HamletHam I.ii.86These but the trappings and the suits of woe.These, but the Trappings, and the Suites of woe.
HamletHam III.ii.247The Mousetrap. Marry, how? Tropically. ThisThe Mouse-trap: Marry how? Tropically: This
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.233at the strappado, or all the racks in the world, I wouldat the Strappado, or all the Racks in the World, I would
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iii.98Sought to entrap me by intelligence,Sought to intrap me by intelligence,
Henry VH5 I.ii.177And pretty traps to catch the petty thieves.And pretty traps to catch the petty theeues.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.22In that thou laidest a trap to take my life,In that thou layd'st a Trap to take my Life,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.iv.37Hath now entrapped the noble-minded Talbot.Hath now intrapt the Noble-minded Talbot:
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.340Weaves tedious snares to trap mine enemies.Weaues tedious Snares to trap mine Enemies.
Henry VIIIH8 V.i.142.1The trap is laid for me!The trap is laid for me.
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iii.57Come, Charles, and arm thee. Edward is entrapped,Come Charles and arme thee, Edward is intrapt,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.ii.119You find not the apostrophus, and so missYou finde not the apostraphas, and so misse
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.101To entrap the wisest. Therefore thou gaudy gold,To intrap the wisest. Therefore then thou gaudie gold,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.122A golden mesh t' entrap the hearts of menA golden mesh t'intrap the hearts of men
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.155‘ Marry trap with you,’ if you run the nut-hook's humourmarry trap with you, if you runne the nut-hooks humor
Much Ado About NothingMA III.i.106Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.Some Cupid kills with arrowes, some with traps.
PericlesPer II.v.44O, seek not to entrap me, gracious lord,Oh seeke not to intrappe me, gracious Lord,
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.2.40Or wilt thou ride? Thy horses shall be trapped,Or wilt thou ride? Thy horses shal be trap'd,
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.182Four milk-white horses, trapped in silver.Foure Milke-white Horses, trapt in Siluer.
Twelfth NightTN I.iii.12in their own straps.in their owne straps.
Twelfth NightTN V.i.8Ay, sir, we are some of her trappings.I sir, we are some of her trappings.

Poems

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Venus and AdonisVen.286 For rich caparisons or trappings gay? For rich caparisons, or trappings gay:

Glossary

 44 result(s).
accomplementequipment, military trappings
accoutrementformal embellishment, special trappings
appertainingstrappings, belongings, appurtenances
appertainmentsappurtenances, trappings, prerogatives
arm-gaunt[unclear meaning] in fine condition; with gaunt limbs; with armoured trappings
assignsaccessories, appurtenances, trappings
baldric, baldrickleather shoulder belt, strap [for holding a bugle, sword, etc]
belongingequipment, trappings
bonnystrong, stalwart, strapping
bouncingbeefy, hefty, strapping
bracecord, strap, thong
caparisontrappings, adornments, trimmings
caparisonput the trappings on, equip, harness
compasssurround, trap, ring in
crupperleather saddle-strap on a horse
curbcontrolling chain or strap passed under a horse's jaw; check, restraint
engagedentangled, involved, trapped
flauntfinery, ostentatious clothing, trappings
footclothequipped with long trappings
furnituretrappings, harness
ginsnare, trap
guardtrimming, trapping, adornment
gull-catcherfool-trapper, trickster
hangerloop or strap attached to a sword belt, from which a sword may be hung
jess[falconry] short strap fastened to a hawk's legs [to which the leash is attached]
knaverytreachery, trap, trickery
limetrap, snare, catch [as if by using birdlime]
limedtrapped, ensnared [as with birdlime]
luggagestuff, trappings, goods
marry trap with you[unclear meaning] insulting or contemptuous exclamation
pitfallbird-trap, fowler's snare
springesnare, trap
straightstrong, muscular, strapping
strappadotype of torturing instrument
tangletrap, snare, enmesh, hold fast
tirefittings, furnishings, trappings
tiredattired, equipped with trappings
toilnet, snare, trap
trapicallyQ1 alternative to 'tropically'
trappedadorned with trappings, decked out
trappingsornaments, embellishments, bits and pieces
trimtrappings, equipment, outfit
twigstratagem for entrapping
week, in by thehopelessly caught, trapped

Thesaurus

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adorn with trappingstrapped
armoured trappings, witharm-gaunt
bird-trappitfall
controlling chain or strap [for a horse]curb
entrapping, stratagem for twig
equipped with trappingstired
fool-trappergull-catcher
horse, saddle-strap on acrupper
military trappingsaccomplement
saddle-strap on a horsecrupper
shoulder belt/strapbaldric, baldrick
strapbrace
strap attached to a sword belthanger
strap, controlling [for a horse]curb
strap, short [falconry]jess
strap, shoulder baldric, baldrick
strappingbonny
strappingbouncing
strappingstraight
stratagem for entrappingtwig
sword, strap/loop holding ahanger
trapcompass
trapgin
trapknavery
traplime
trapspringe
traptangle
traptoil
trap, birdpitfall
trappedengaged
trappedlimed
trappedweek, in by the
trappingguard
trappingsappertainings
trappingsappertainments
trappingsassigns
trappingsbelonging
trappingscaparison
trappingsflaunt
trappingsfurniture
trappingsluggage
trappingstire
trappingstrim
trappings, adorn withtrapped
trappings, equipped withtired
trappings, equipped with longfootcloth
trappings, militaryaccomplement
trappings, put on thecaparison
trappings, specialaccoutrement
trappings, with armouredarm-gaunt

Themes and Topics

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Exclamations...shock [real or affected] marry trap with you mw i i 155 i will say &l...
... mw i i 155 i will say &lsquo marry trap with you&rsquo contempt insult [un...
Weapons...held and mounted swords daggers and trappings backsword 2h4 iii ii ...
... carriage ham v ii 148 looped strap attached to a sword belt from which a ...
... hanger ham v ii 148 loop or strap attached to a sword belt from which a ...

Words Families

 8 result(s).
Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
ENTRAPBASICsee TRAP
MOUSEOBJECTmousetrap n
STRAPPADOBASICstrappado n
TRAPBASICtrap v, trapped adj
TRAPACTIONentrap v
TRAPOBJECTmousetrap n
TRAPPINGSBASICtrappings n

Snippets

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