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Search phrase: commanding

Plays

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CoriolanusCor IV.vii.43From th' casque to th' cushion, but commanding peaceFrom th'Caske to th'Cushion: but commanding peace
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vii.88He speaks with such a proud commanding spirit.He speakes with such a proud commanding spirit:
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.i.29And, as I hear, the great commanding WarwickAnd (as I heare) the great Commanding Warwicke
Henry VIIIH8 II.ii.103The court of Rome commanding, you, my lordThe Court of Rome commanding. You my Lord
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.139Obeying in commanding, and thy partsObeying in commanding, and thy parts
King JohnKJ I.i.264Subjected tribute to commanding love,Subiected tribute to commanding loue,
Richard IIIR3 II.ii.128Where every horse bears his commanding reinWhere euery Horse beares his commanding Reine,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.104For she commanding all, obeyed of none.For she commanding all, obey'd of none.
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.102many like brothers commanding one another's fortunes!many like Brothers commanding one anothers Fortunes.

Poems

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A Lover's ComplaintLC.196 And reigned commanding in his monarchy. And raignd commaunding in his monarchy.

Glossary

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commandauthority, commanding power
foreheadcommanding countenance, assurance, audacity
imperialcommanding, authoritative, unquestioned
imperiouslymajestically, with a commanding manner
sirrahsir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context]
venerablecommanding esteem, deserving of great respect

Thesaurus

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commandingimperial
commanding manner, with aimperiously
commanding powercommand
countenance, commandingforehead
esteem, commandingvenerable
power, commandingcommand

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