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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.i.127there was never virgin got till virginity was first lost.there was neuer Virgin goe, till virginitie was first lost.
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.26First tried our soldiership. He did look farFirst tride our souldiership: he did looke farre
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.68They that least lend it you shall lack you first.They that least lend it you, shall lacke you first.
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.iii.111poor knight surprised without rescue in the first assaultpoore Knight surpris'd without rescue in the first assault
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.75Do my sighs stream. (To First Lord) Sir, will you hear my suit?Do my sighes streame: Sir, wil you heare my suite?
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.v.68Greater than shows itself at the first viewGreater then shewes it selfe at the first view,
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.49That the first face of neither on the startThat the first face of neither on the start
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.vi.1.1Enter Bertram and the two French LordsEnter Count Rossillion and the Frenchmen, as at first.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.vi.96ere we case him. He was first smoked by the old Lordere we case him. He was first smoak'd by the old Lord
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.vii.8First give me trust the Count he is my husband,First giue me trust, the Count he is my husband,
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.vii.25Since the first father wore it. This ring he holdsSince the first father wore it. This Ring he holds
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.i.1Enter the First French Lord, with five or six otherEnter one of the Frenchmen, with fiue or sixe other
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.i.31This is the first truth that e'er thine ownThis is the first truth that ere thine own
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.115.1Enter Parolles guarded, and the First Soldier as hisEnter Parolles with his
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.128 First demand of him how manyFirst demand of him, how many
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.212Nay, I'll read it first by your favour.Nay, Ile reade it first by your fauour.
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.279great as the first in goodness, but greater a great deal ingreat as the first in goodnesse, but greater a great deale in
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.v.71majesty out of a self-gracious remembrance did firstMaiestie out of a selfe gracious remembrance did first
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.ii.42O my good lord, you were the first that foundO my good Lord, you were the first that found
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.ii.44Was I, in sooth? And I was the first that lost thee.Was I insooth? And I was the first that lost thee.
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.12But first I beg my pardon – the young lordBut first I begge my pardon: the yong Lord
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.21We are reconciled, and the first view shall killWe are reconcil'd, and the first view shall kill
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.44Admiringly, my liege. At firstAdmiringly my Liege, at first
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.71Which better than the first, O dear heaven, bless!Which better then the first, O deere heauen blesse,
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.220You that have turned off a first so noble wifeYou that haue turn'd off a first so noble wife,
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.277This ring was mine; I gave it his first wife.This Ring was mine, I gaue it his first wife.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.89Fulvia thy wife first came into the field.Fuluia thy Wife, / First came into the Field.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.ii.95.1Upon the first encounter drave them.Vpon the first encounter draue them.
Antony and CleopatraAC I.iii.25So mightily betrayed! Yet at the firstSo mightily betrayed: yet at the fitst
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.12.1Not if the small come first.Not if the fmall come first.
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.191When she first met Mark Antony, sheWhen she first met Marke Anthony, she
Antony and CleopatraAC II.v.31.1First, madam, he is well.First Madam, he is well.
Antony and CleopatraAC II.vi.3That first we come to words; and therefore have wethat first we come to words, / And therefore haue we
Antony and CleopatraAC II.vi.63But, first or last, your fine Egyptian cookerybut first or last, your fine Egyptian cookerie
Antony and CleopatraAC III.xiii.160And poison it in the source, and the first stoneAnd poyson it in the sourse, and the first stone
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.vii.5Had we done so at first, we had droven them homeHad we done so at first, we had drouen them home
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.300If she first meet the curled Antony,If she first meete the Curled Anthony,
As You Like ItAYL I.i.44of nations allows you my better, in that you are the firstof nations allowes you my better, in that you are the first
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.128the first time that ever I heard breaking of ribs was sportthe first time that euer I heard breaking of ribbes was sport
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.194from a first.from a first.
As You Like ItAYL II.i.46First, for his weeping into the needless stream:First, for his weeping into the needlesse streame;
As You Like ItAYL II.v.58first-born of Egypt.first borne of Egypt.
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.95You touched my vein at first: the thorny pointYou touch'd my veine at first, the thorny point
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.132Limped in pure love; till he be first sufficed,Limpt in pure loue: till he be first suffic'd,
As You Like ItAYL II.vii.144His Acts being seven ages. At first the infant,His Acts being seuen ages. At first the Infant,
As You Like ItAYL III.ii.218You must borrow me Gargantua's mouth first:You must borrow me Gargantuas mouth first:
As You Like ItAYL III.v.6But first begs pardon: will you sterner beBut first begs pardon: will you sterner be
As You Like ItAYL III.v.82‘Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?'Who euer lov'd, that lou'd not at first sight?
As You Like ItAYL IV.i.66Nay, you were better speak first, and when youNay,you were better speake first, and when you
As You Like ItAYL IV.iii.140When from the first to last betwixt us twoWhen from the first to last betwixt vs two,
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.28My lord, the first time that I ever saw himMy Lord, the first time that I euer saw him,
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.89degrees. The first, the Retort Courteous; the second,degrees. The first, the Retort courteous: the second,
As You Like ItAYL V.iv.167First, in this forest, let us do those endsFirst, in this Forrest, let vs do those ends
The Comedy of ErrorsCE I.ii.1.1Enter Antipholus of Syracuse, First Merchant, andEnter Antipholis Erotes, a Marchant, and
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.5I could not speak with Dromio since at firstI could not speake with Dromio, since at first 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE II.ii.46Why, first: for flouting me; and then wherefore:Why first for flowting me, and then wherefore, 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.i.51But like a shrew you first begin to brawl.But like a shrew you first begin to brawle.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.7First, he denied you had in him no right. First he deni'de you had in him no right.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.15First he did praise my beauty, then my speech. First, he did praise my beautie, then my speech.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.262After you first forswore it on the mart,After you first forswore it on the Mart, 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.363Antipholus, thou camest from Corinth first.Antipholus thou cam'st from Corinth first
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.423We'll draw cuts for the senior. Till then, lead thou first.Wee'l draw Cuts for the Signior, till then, lead thou first
CoriolanusCor I.i.7First, you know Caius Martius is chiefFirst you know, Caius Martius is chiefe
CoriolanusCor I.i.26Against him first. He's a very dog to theAgainst him first: He's a very dog to the
CoriolanusCor I.i.129‘ That I receive the general food at firstThat I receiue the generall Food at first
CoriolanusCor I.i.158Lead'st first to win some vantage.Lead'st first to win some vantage.
CoriolanusCor I.i.216The rabble should have first unroofed the cityThe rabble should haue first vnroo'st the City
CoriolanusCor I.i.264A place below the first; for what miscarriesA place below the first: for what miscarries
CoriolanusCor I.iii.15I sprang not more in joy at first hearing he was a man-childI sprang not more in ioy at first hearing he was a Man-child,
CoriolanusCor I.iii.16than now in first seeing he had proved himself athen now in first seeing he had proued himselfe a
CoriolanusCor I.viii.5Let the first budger die the other's slave,Let the first Budger dye the others Slaue,
CoriolanusCor II.i.47the first complaint, hasty and tinder-like upon toothe first complaint, hasty and Tinder-like vppon, to
CoriolanusCor II.iii.113Than crave the hire which first we do deserve.Then craue the higher, which first we do deserue.
CoriolanusCor III.i.4So then the Volsces stand but as at first,So then the Volces stand but as at first,
CoriolanusCor III.i.332.1In our first way.In our first way.
CoriolanusCor III.ii.108My praises made thee first a soldier, so,My praises made thee first a Souldier; so
CoriolanusCor III.iii.41.1First, hear me speak.First heare me speake.
CoriolanusCor IV.i.33.2My first son,My first sonne,
CoriolanusCor IV.v.7Enter the First ServingmanEnter the first Seruingman.
CoriolanusCor IV.v.20Enter Third Servingman. The First meets himEnter 3 Seruingman, the 1 meets him.
CoriolanusCor IV.v.116Contend against thy valour. Know thou first,Contend against thy Valour. Know thou first,
CoriolanusCor IV.v.120Than when I first my wedded mistress sawThen when I first my wedded Mistris saw
CoriolanusCor IV.v.147Let me commend thee first to those that shallLet me commend thee first, to those that shall
CoriolanusCor IV.v.151First and Second Servingmen come forwardEnter two of the Seruingmen.
CoriolanusCor IV.vii.10When first I did embrace him. Yet his natureWhen first I did embrace him. Yet his Nature
CoriolanusCor IV.vii.35By sovereignty of nature. First he wasBy Soueraignty of Nature. First, he was
CoriolanusCor V.iii.14The first conditions, which they did refuseThe first Conditions which they did refuse,
CoriolanusCor V.iv.57First, the gods bless you for your tidings; next,First, the Gods blesse you for your tydings: / Next,
CoriolanusCor V.vi.105Pardon me, Lords, 'tis the first time that everPardon me Lords, 'tis the first time that euer
CymbelineCym I.v.90would hazard the winning both of first and last.would hazzard the winning both of first and last.
CymbelineCym I.v.99first.first.
CymbelineCym I.vi.28Will I first work: he's for his master,Will I first worke: Hee's for his Master,
CymbelineCym I.vi.38Which first, perchance, she'll prove on cats and dogs,Which first (perchance) shee'l proue on Cats and Dogs,
CymbelineCym I.vii.49Both filled and running – ravening first the lamb,Both fill'd and running: Rauening first the Lambe,
CymbelineCym II.i.50Exeunt Cloten and First LordExit.
CymbelineCym II.iii.15do, let her remain: but I'll never give o'er. First, ado, let her remaine: but Ile neuer giue o're. First, a
CymbelineCym II.iv.63Must first induce you to believe; whose strengthMust first induce you to beleeue; whose strength
CymbelineCym II.iv.66.3First, her bedchamber – First, her Bed-chamber
CymbelineCym II.iv.167Or less; at first? Perchance he spoke not, butOr lesse; at first? Perchance he spoke not, but
CymbelineCym III.i.26The first that ever touched him – he was carried(The first that euer touch'd him) he was carried
CymbelineCym III.i.60Who was the first of Britain which did putWho was the first of Britaine, which did put
CymbelineCym III.ii.62T' inherit such a haven. But, first of all,T' inherite such a Hauen. But first of all,
CymbelineCym III.ii.65And our return, to excuse: but first, how get hence.And our returne, to excuse: but first, how get hence.
CymbelineCym III.iii.58First, with the best of note. Cymbeline loved me,First, with the best of Note. Cymbeline lou'd me,
CymbelineCym III.iii.75The venison first shall be the lord o'th' feast,The Venison first, shall be the Lord o'th'Feast,
CymbelineCym III.iv.3To see me first, as I have now – Pisanio! Man!To see me first, as I haue now. Pisanio, Man:
CymbelineCym III.iv.103.1I'll wake mine eye-balls out first.Ile wake mine eye-balles first.
CymbelineCym III.iv.169.2First, make yourself but like one.First, make your selfe but like one,
CymbelineCym III.v.128The first service thou dost me, fetch that suitThe first seruice thou dost mee, fetch that Suite
CymbelineCym III.v.129hither, let it be thy first service, go.hither, let it be thy first seruice, go.
CymbelineCym III.v.139my back, will I ravish her: first kill him, and in hermy backe wil I rauish her: first kill him, and in her
CymbelineCym IV.ii.289The ground that gave them first has them again:The ground that gaue them first, ha's them againe:
CymbelineCym IV.ii.387I'll follow, sir. But first, an't please the gods,Ile follow Sir. But first, and't please the Gods,
CymbelineCym V.iii.37Damned in the first beginners – 'gan to lookDamn'd in the first beginners) gan to looke
CymbelineCym V.iv.199Exeunt all but First Gaoler
CymbelineCym V.v.37First, she confessed she never loved you: onlyFirst, she confest she neuer lou'd you: onely
CymbelineCym V.v.323First pay me for the nursing of thy sons,First pay me for the Nursing of thy Sonnes,
CymbelineCym V.v.380.2And at first meeting loved,And at first meeting lou'd,
CymbelineCym V.v.387How parted with your brothers? How first met them?How parted with your Brother? How first met them?
CymbelineCym V.v.416Which I so often owe: but your ring first,Which I so often owe: but your Ring first,
HamletHam I.ii.105From the first corse till he that died today,From the first Coarse, till he that dyed to day,
HamletHam II.i.7Inquire me first what Danskers are in Paris,Enquire me first what Danskers are in Paris;
HamletHam II.ii.51Give first admittance to th' ambassadors.Giue first admittance to th'Ambassadors,
HamletHam II.ii.61Upon our first, he sent out to suppressVpon our first, he sent out to suppresse
HamletHam II.ii.188my daughter. Yet he knew me not at first. 'A said I wasmy daughter: yet he knew me not at first; he said I was
HamletHam II.ii.418The first row of the pious chanson will show you more.The first rowe of the Pons Chanson will shew you more.
HamletHam II.ii.534 (aside to First Player) Dost thou hear me, oldDost thou heare me old
HamletHam III.ii.21both at the first and now, was and is to hold, as 'twere,both at the first and now, was and is, to hold as 'twer
HamletHam III.ii.190None wed the second but who killed the first.None wed the second, but who kill'd the first.
HamletHam III.ii.225But die thy thoughts when thy first lord is dead.But die thy thoughts, when thy first Lord is dead.
HamletHam III.iii.42I stand in pause where I shall first begin,I stand in pause where I shall first begin,
HamletHam IV.ii.18an apple, in the corner of his jaw, first mouthed, to bein the corner of his iaw, first mouth'd to be
HamletHam IV.v.80But in battalions: first, her father slain;But in Battaliaes. First, her Father slaine,
HamletHam IV.vii.45eyes; when I shall, first asking your pardon thereunto,Eyes. When I shall (first asking your Pardon thereunto)
HamletHam V.i.33'A was the first that ever bore arms.He was the first that euer bore Armes.
HamletHam V.i.77Cain's jawbone, that did the first murder! This might beCaines Iaw-bone, that did the first murther: It might be
HamletHam V.ii.262If Hamlet give the first or second hit,If Hamlet giue the first, or second hit,
HamletHam V.ii.278I'll play this bout first; set it by awhile.Ile play this bout first, set by a-while.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.iii.242His uncle York – where I first bowed my kneeHis Vncle Yorke, where I first bow'd my knee
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.i.19since the first cock.since the first Cocke.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.i.41lantern, quoth he! Marry, I'll see thee hanged first.Lanthorne (quoth-a) marry Ile see thee hang'd first.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.492First, pardon me, my lord. A hue and cryFirst pardon me, my Lord. A Hue and Cry
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.181Rob me the exchequer the first thing thouRob me the Exchequer the first thing thou
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.i.25I would the state of time had first been wholeI would the state of time had first beene whole,
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.iv.15Whose power was in the first proportion,Whose Power was in the first proportion;
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.i.33We were the first and dearest of your friends.We were the first, and dearest of your Friends:
Henry IV Part 22H4 induction.28To speak so true at first? My office isTo speake so true at first? My Office is
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.i.100Yet the first bringer of unwelcome newsYet the first bringer of vnwelcome Newes
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.243I have weekly sworn to marry since I perceived the firstI haue weekly sworne to marry, since I perceiu'd the first
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.iii.4And first, Lord Marshal, what say you to it?And first (Lord Marshall) what say you to it?
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.iii.42We first survey the plot, then draw the model,We first suruey the Plot, then draw the Modell,
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iii.56First let them try themselves. So did your son;First let them trye themselues. So did your Sonne,
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.32When Arthur first in court – When Arthur first in Court ---
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.152I'll see her damned first! To Pluto's damnedIle see her damn'd first: to Pluto's damn'd
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.iii.120valiant. I had a thousand sons, the first humanvaliant. If I had a thousand Sonnes, the first
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.v.206By whose fell working I was first advanced,By whose fell working, I was first aduanc'd,
Henry IV Part 22H4 IV.v.232Unto the lodging where I first did swoon?Vnto the Lodging, where I first did swoon'd?
Henry IV Part 22H4 epilogue.1First, my fear; then, my curtsy; last, my speech.FIRST, my Feare: then, my Curtsie: last, my Speech.
Henry VH5 I.ii.168Then with Scotland first begin.’then with Scotland first begin.
Henry VH5 II.i.61the first stroke, I'll run him up to the hilts, as I am athe first stroake, Ile run him vp to the hilts, as I am a
Henry VH5 II.i.95By this sword, he that makes the first thrust,By this sword, hee that makes the first thrust,
Henry VH5 II.iv.40That shall first spring and be most delicate.That shall first spring, and be most delicate.
Henry VH5 III.vii.84You must first go yourself to hazard ere youYou must first goe your selfe to hazard, ere you
Henry VH5 III.vii.121'Tis not the first time you were overshot.'Tis not the first time you were ouer-shot.
Henry VH5 IV.vi.11Suffolk first died: and York, all haggled over,Suffolke first dyed, and Yorke all hagled ouer
Henry VH5 V.ii.326His daughter first, and then, in sequel, all,His Daughter first; and in sequele, all,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.i.57Enter First MessengerEnter a Messenger.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.60.2But first, to try her skill,but first, to try her skill,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.71She takes upon her bravely at first dash.She takes vpon her brauely at first dash.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.iv.79Henry the Fifth he first trained to the wars.Henry the Fift he first trayn'd to the Warres.
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.i.43Of all exploits since first I followed armsOf all exploits since first I follow'd Armes,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.i.51Didst thou at first, to flatter us withal,Didst thou at first, to flatter vs withall,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.i.71Then how or which way should they first break in?Then how, or which way, should they first breake in?
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.23Since Henry Monmouth first began to reign,Since Henry Monmouth first began to reigne,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.43First, lean thine aged back against mine arm,First, leane thine aged Back against mine Arme,
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.v.65The first-begotten and the lawful heirThe first begotten, and the lawfull Heire
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iv.12First to my God and next unto your grace.First to my God, and next vnto your Grace.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.33When first this Order was ordained, my lords,When first this Order was ordain'd my Lords,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.88First let me know, and then I'll answer you.First let me know, and then Ile answer you.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.105And he first took exceptions at this badge,And he first tooke exceptions at this badge,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.116Let his dissension first be tried by fight,Let this dissention first be tried by fight,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.121Nay, let it rest where it began at first.Nay, let it rest where it began at first.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.v.31If the first hour I shrink and run away.If the first howre I shrinke and run away:
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vi.7The life thou gavest me first was lost and doneThe Life thou gau'st me first, was lost and done,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vi.18Of thy first fight, I soon encountered,Of thy first fight, I soone encountred,
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.i.51Stay, my Lord Legate. You shall first receiveStay my Lord Legate, you shall first receiue
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.13She was the first fruit of my bachelorship.She was the first fruite of my Bach'ler-ship.
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.iv.36First let me tell you whom you have condemned:First let me tell you whom you haue condemn'd;
Henry VI Part 11H6 V.v.102Ay, grief, I fear me, both at first and last.I greefe I feare me, both at first and last.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.62We here create thee the first Duke of SuffolkWe heere create thee the first Duke of Suffolke,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.30And William de la Pole, first Duke of Suffolk.And William de la Pole first Duke of Suffolke.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.7I'll be the first, sure.Ile be the first sure.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.164First, for I cannot flatter thee in pride;First, for I cannot flatter thee in Pride:
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iv.28First, of the King: what shall of him become?First of the King: What shall of him become?
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.ii.11The first, Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Wales;The first, Edward the Black-Prince, Prince ofWales;
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.ii.31For Richard, the first son's heir, being dead,For Richard, the first Sonnes Heire, beingdead,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.ii.60And in this private plot be we the firstAnd in this priuate Plot be we the first,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.iv.71Holden at Bury the first of this next month.Holden at Bury, the first of this next Moneth.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.21First note that he is near you in descent,First note, that he is neere you in discent,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.43And had I first been put to speak my mind,And had I first beene put to speake my minde,
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.192And wolves are gnarling who shall gnaw thee first.And Wolues are gnarling, who shall gnaw thee first.
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.i.265Which mates him first that first intends deceit.Which mates him first, that first intends deceit.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.i.66First let my words stab him, as he hath me.First let my words stab him, as he hath me.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.i.143Exeunt all but the First GentlemanExit Lieutenant, and the rest. Manet the first Gent.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.ii.72The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.The first thing we do, let's kill all the Lawyers.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.iv.26Enter First MessengerEnter a Messenger.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vi.4but claret wine this first year of our reign. And nowbut Clarret Wine / This first yeare of our raigne. / And now
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.vi.13Come then, let's go fight with them. But first,Come, then let's go fight with them: / But first,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.109Wouldst have me kneel? First let me ask of theseWold'st haue me kneele? First let me ask of thee,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.195The first I warrant thee, if dreams prove true.The first I warrant thee, if dreames proue true
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.121Plantagenet shall speak first. Hear him, lords;Plantagenet shal speake first: Heare him Lords,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.126No; first shall war unpeople this my realm;No: first shall Warre vnpeople this my Realme;
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.ii.5What is your quarrel? How began it first?What is your Quarrell? how began it first?
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.vi.96First will I see the coronation,First, will I see the Coronation,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.52First, to do greetings to thy royal person;First, to doe greetings to thy Royall Person,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.iii.63Ay, that's the first thing that we have to do;I, that's the first thing that we haue to do,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vi.58But with the first of all your chief affairs,But with the first, of all your chiefe affaires,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.vi.8So first the harmless sheep doth yield his fleece,So first the harmlesse Sheepe doth yeeld his Fleece,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.vi.35Hadst thou been killed when first thou didst presume,Hadst thou bin kill'd, when first yu didst presume,
Henry VIIIH8 prologue.24The first and happiest hearers of the town,The First and Happiest Hearers of the Towne,
Henry VIIIH8 I.i.132Requires slow pace at first. Anger is likeRequires slow pace at first. Anger is like
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.132First, it was usual with him – every dayFirst, it was vsuall with him; euery day
Henry VIIIH8 I.iv.6As, first, good company, good wine, good welcomeAs first, good Company, good wine, good welcome,
Henry VIIIH8 I.iv.43.2The red wine first must riseThe red wine first must rise
Henry VIIIH8 II.i.41By all conjectures: first, Kildare's attainder,By all coniectures: First Kildares Attendure;
Henry VIIIH8 II.i.108Who first raised head against usurping Richard,Who first rais'd head against Vsurping Richard,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iii.9'Tis sweet at first t' acquire – after this process,'Tis sweet at first t'acquire. After this Processe.
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.170My conscience first received a tenderness,My Conscience first receiu'd a tendernes,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.186And pressed in with this caution. First, methoughtAnd prest in with this Caution. First, me thought
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.206And doctors learned. First I began in privateAnd Doctors learn'd. First I began in priuate,
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.209.1When I first moved you.When I first mou'd you.
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.212The question did at first so stagger me – The question did at first so stagger me,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.79He did unseal them, and the first he viewedHe did vnseale them, and the first he view'd,
Henry VIIIH8 III.ii.310First, that without the King's assent or knowledgeFirst, that without the Kings assent or knowledge,
Henry VIIIH8 IV.i.17The Duke of Suffolk is the first, and claimsThe Duke of Suffolke is the first, and claimes
Henry VIIIH8 IV.i.37.27The procession passes over the stage in order and stateExeunt, first passing ouer the Stage in Order and State,and then, A great Flourish of Trumpets.
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.83.5branches of bays or palm in their hands. They firstBranches of Bayes or Palme in their hands. They first
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.83.7the first two hold a spare garland over her head, atthe first two hold a spare Garland ouer her Head, at
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.113With me since first you knew me. But I pray you,With me, since first you knew me. / But I pray you,
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.115First mine own service to your grace; the next,First mine owne seruice to your Grace, the next
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.15Toward the King first, then his laws, in fillingToward the King first, then his Lawes, in filling
Henry VIIIH8 V.iii.104When ye first put this dangerous stone a-rolling,When we first put this dangerous stone a rowling,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.40Is not tomorrow, boy, the ides of March?Is not to morrow (Boy) the first of March?
Julius CaesarJC II.i.61Since Cassius first did whet me against Caesar,Since Cassius first did whet me against Casar,
Julius CaesarJC II.i.64And the first motion, all the interim isAnd the first motion, all the Interim is
Julius CaesarJC II.i.110He first presents his fire; and the high eastHe first presents his fire, and the high East
Julius CaesarJC III.i.6O Caesar, read mine first; for mine's a suitO Casar, reade mine first: for mine's a suite
Julius CaesarJC III.i.30Casca, you are the first that rears your hand.Caska, you are the first that reares your hand.
Julius CaesarJC III.i.38And turn pre-ordinance and first decreeAnd turne pre-Ordinance, and first Decree
Julius CaesarJC III.i.185First, Marcus Brutus, will I shake with you;First Marcus Brutus will I shake with you;
Julius CaesarJC III.i.236I will myself into the pulpit first,I will my selfe into the Pulpit first,
Julius CaesarJC III.ii.172The first time ever Caesar put it on;The first time euer Casar put it on,
Julius CaesarJC V.iii.23This day I breathed first. Time is come round,This day I breathed first, Time is come round,
Julius CaesarJC V.v.49Give me your hand first. Fare you well, my lord.Giue me your hand first. Fare you wel my Lord.
King Edward IIIE3 I.i.139First, therefore, Audley, this shall be thy charge:First therefore Audley this shalbe thy charge,
King Edward IIIE3 I.ii.43Nay, soft ye, sir; first I must make my choice,Nay soft ye sir, first I must make my choyse,
King Edward IIIE3 I.ii.44And first I do bespeak her for myself.And first I do bespeake her for my selfe,
King Edward IIIE3 III.i.65Which, at the first far off when I did ken,Which at the first far off when I did ken,
King Edward IIIE3 III.i.96First you, my lord, with your Bohemian troops,First you my Lord, with your Bohemian Troupes,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.52First, I condemn thee for a fugitive,First I condeme thee for a fugitiue,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.172And, Ned, because this battle is the firstAnd Ned, because this battell is the first,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iv.76First having done my duty as beseemed,First hauing donne my duety as beseemed
King Edward IIIE3 III.iv.84This sacrifice, this first fruit of my sword,This sacrifice, this first fruit of my sword,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.ii.70Our princely clemency at first proclaimed,Our princely clemencie at first proclaymed,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iii.53And send this passport first unto the earl,And send this pasport first vnto the Earle,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iv.138First bud we, then we blow, and after seed,First bud we, then we blow, and after seed,
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.202But, had you done at first as now you do,But had you done at first as now you do,
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.210But first to England thou must cross the seas,But first to England thou must crosse the seas,
King JohnKJ II.i.206For our advantage; therefore hear us first.For our aduantage, therefore heare vs first:
King JohnKJ II.i.320That did display them when we first marched forth;That did display them when we first marcht forth:
King JohnKJ II.i.326From first to last, the onset and retireFrom first to last, the on-set and retyre
King JohnKJ II.i.467Since I first called my brother's father dad!Since I first cal'd my brothers father Dad.
King JohnKJ II.i.482Speak England first, that hath been forward firstSpeake England sirst, that hath bin forward first
King JohnKJ II.i.535That I did so when I was first assured.That I did so when I was first assur'd.
King JohnKJ III.i.266First made to heaven, first be to heaven performed,First made to heauen, first be to heauen perform'd,
King JohnKJ III.i.288Therefore thy later vows, against thy first,Therefore thy later vowes, against thy first,
King JohnKJ III.iv.79For since the birth of Cain, the first male child,For since the birth of Caine, the first male-childe
King JohnKJ IV.ii.120Is stopped with dust. The first of April diedIs stopt with dust: the first of Aprill di'de
King JohnKJ V.ii.83Your breath first kindled the dead coal of warsYour breath first kindled the dead coale of warres,
King JohnKJ V.vii.114But when it first did help to wound itself.But when it first did helpe to wound it selfe.
King LearKL I.i.54Our eldest born, speak first.Our eldest borne, speake first.
King LearKL I.i.190We first address toward you, who with this kingWe first addresse toward you, who with this King
King LearKL I.iv.8Exit First Knight
King LearKL I.iv.162this, let him be whipped that first finds it so.this, let him be whipt that first findes it so.
King LearKL II.i.115.1You we first seize on.You we first seize on.
King LearKL III.i.54That way, I'll this – he that first lights on himThat way, Ile this: He that first lights on him,
King LearKL III.iv.26In, boy, go first. – You houseless poverty – In Boy, go first. You houselesse pouertie,
King LearKL III.iv.111at curfew and walks till the first cock. He gives the webat Curfew, and walkes at first Cocke: Hee giues the Web
King LearKL III.iv.147First let me talk with this philosopher.First let me talke with this Philosopher,
King LearKL III.vi.35I'll see their trial first; bring in their evidence.
King LearKL III.vi.46Arraign her first. 'Tis Gonerill! I here take my oath
King LearKL IV.vi.134Let me wipe it first; it smells of mortality.Let me wipe it first, / It smelles of Mortality.
King LearKL IV.vi.180Thou knowest the first time that we smell the airThou know'st, the first time that we smell the Ayre
King LearKL IV.vi.227That eyeless head of thine was first framed fleshThat eyelesse head of thine, was first fram'd flesh
King LearKL V.iii.2Until their greater pleasures first be knownVntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
King LearKL V.iii.3.2We are not the firstWe are not the first,
King LearKL V.iii.25Ere they shall make us weep. We'll see 'em starved first.Ere they shall make vs weepe? / Weele seee'm staru'd first:
King LearKL V.iii.114(First trumpet)1 Trumpet.
King LearKL V.iii.159Exit First Officer
King LearKL V.iii.193I asked his blessing, and from first to lastI ask'd his blessing, and from first to last
King LearKL V.iii.286That from your first of difference and decay,That from your first of difference and decay,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.101That bites the first-born infants of the spring.That bites the first borne infants of the Spring.
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.156Why, villain, thou must know first.Why villaine thou must know first.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.i.14What, what? First praise me, and again say no?What, what? First praise me, & then again say no.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.ii.10assure ye it was a buck of the first head.assure ye, it was a Bucke of the first head.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.49Am I the first that have been perjured so?Am I the first yt haue been periur'd so?
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.221At the first opening of the gorgeous east,At the first opening of the gorgeous East,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.289Consider what you first did swear unto:Consider what you first did sweare vnto:
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.303But love, first learned in a lady's eyes,But Loue first learned in a Ladyies eyes,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.344Pell-mell, down with them! But be first advisedPell, mell, downe with them: but be first aduis'd,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.350First from the park let us conduct them thither;First from the Park let vs conduct them thither,
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.534And if these four Worthies in their first show thrive,And if these foure Worthies in their first shew thriue,
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.536There is five in the first show.There is fiue in the first shew.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.742Yet, since love's argument was first on foot,Yet since loues argument was first on foote,
MacbethMac I.vii.13First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,First, as I am his Kinsman, and his Subiect,
MacbethMac III.i.57When first they put the name of king upon me,When first they put the Name of King vpon me,
MacbethMac III.iv.1You know your own degrees, sit down. At firstYou know your owne degrees, sit downe: At first
MacbethMac III.iv.8Enter First MurdererEnter first Murtherer.
MacbethMac IV.i.9Boil thou first i'the charmed pot.Boyle thou first i'th' charmed pot.
MacbethMac IV.i.67Thunder. First Apparition, an Armed HeadThunder. 1. Apparation, an Armed Head
MacbethMac IV.i.75More potent than the first.More potent then the first.
MacbethMac IV.i.113Thou other gold-bound brow, is like the first.Thou other Gold-bound-brow, is like the first:
MacbethMac IV.iii.130No less in truth than life. My first false speakingNo lesse in truth then life. My first false speaking
MacbethMac V.ii.11.1Protest their first of manhood.Protest their first of Manhood.
MacbethMac V.vi.4Lead our first battle. Worthy Macduff and weLeade our first Battell. Worthy Macduffe, and wee
MacbethMac V.vi.73And damned be him that first cries, ‘ Hold, enough!’And damn'd be him, that first cries hold, enough.
MacbethMac V.vi.102Henceforth be earls, the first that ever ScotlandHenceforth be Earles, the first that euer Scotland
Measure for MeasureMM I.i.46Though first in question, is thy secondary.Though first in question, is thy secondary.
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.154First, an it like you, the house is a respectedFirst, and it like you, the house is a respected
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.92If that the first that did th' edict infringeIf the first, that did th' Edict infringe
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.106So you must be the first that gives this sentence,So you must be ye first that giues this sentence,
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.241of her first affection. His unjust unkindness, thatof her first affection: his vniust vnkindenesse (that
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.246point. Only refer yourself to this advantage: first, thatpoint: onely referre your selfe to this aduantage; first, that
Measure for MeasureMM III.ii.158I'll be hanged first. Thou art deceived in me, friar.Ile be hang'd first: Thou art deceiu'd in mee Friar.
Measure for MeasureMM IV.iii.4customers. First, here's young Master Rash. He's in forCustomers. First, here's yong Mr Rash, hee's in for
Measure for MeasureMM IV.v.10.1But send me Flavius first.But send me Flauius first.
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.107In hateful practice. First, his integrityIn hatefull practise: first his Integritie
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.139Your royal ear abused. First hath this womanYour royall eare abus'd: first hath this woman
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.158Whensoever he's convented. First, for this woman,Whensoeuer he's conuented: First for this woman,
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.168First, let her show her face, and after speak.First, let her shew your face, and after, speake.
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.353Thou art the first knave that e'er mad'st a duke.Thou art the first knaue, that ere mad'st a Duke.
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.354First, provost, let me bail these gentle three – First Prouost, let me bayle these gentle three:
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.504Whipped first, sir, and hanged after.Whipt first, sir, and hang'd after.
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.149Which you did shoot the first, I do not doubt,Which you did shoot the first, I do not doubt,
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.i.152And thankfully rest debtor for the first.And thankfully rest debter for the first.
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.ii.37First, there is the Neapolitan prince.First there is the Neopolitane Prince.
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.i.44First, forward to the temple; after dinnerFirst forward to the temple, after dinner
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vi.12That he did pace them first? All things that areThat he did pace them first: all things that are,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.4The first, of gold, who this inscription bears,The first of gold, who this inscription beares,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ix.10First, never to unfold to anyoneFirst, neuer to vnfold to any one
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.213We'll play with them, the first boy for a thousandWeele play with them the first boy for a thousand
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.253When I did first impart my love to you,When I did first impart my loue to you,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.303First go with me to church and call me wife,First goe with me to Church, and call me wife,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.v.81I will anon. First let us go to dinner.I will anone, first let vs goe to dinner?
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.68Every offence is not a hate at first.Euerie offence is not a hate at first.
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.436You taught me first to beg, and now methinksYou taught me first to beg, and now me thinkes
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.167To part so slightly with your wife's first gift,To part so slightly with your wiues first gift,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.300Let it be so. The first inter'gatoryLet it be so, the first intergatory
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.287Mistress Anne, yourself shall go first.Mistris Anne: your selfe shall goe first.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.i.289Truly, I will not go first, truly, la! I will not doTruely I will not goe first: truely-la: I will not doe
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.68twin-brother of thy letter. But let thine inherit first, fortwyn-brother of thy Letter: but let thine inherit first, for
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.37As my mother was the first hour I was born.As my mother was the first houre I was borne.
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.242Master Brook, I will first make bold with yourMaster Broome, I will first make bold with your
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.iii.66And moreover, bully, – (Aside to the others) ButAnd moreouer, (Bully) but first,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.iii.67first, Master guest, and Master Page, and eke CavalieroMr. Ghuest, and M. Page, & eeke Caualeiro
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.ii.81 (aside) I think I shall drink in pipe-wine first withI thinke I shall drinke in Pipe-wine first with
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.154the fox. Let me stop this way first.the Fox. Let me stop this way first:
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iv.14Was the first motive that I wooed thee, Anne;Was the first motiue that I woo'd thee (Anne:)
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.v.99pangs of three several deaths: first, an intolerable frightpangs of three seuerall deaths: First, an intollerable fright,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.ii.93I'll first direct my men what they shallIle first direct my men, what they shall
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW V.v.8complexion of a goose! A fault done first in the form of acomplexion of a Goose: a fault done first in the forme of a
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND I.ii.8First, good Peter Quince, say what the play treatsFirst, good Peter Quince, say what the play treats
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.i.267And look thou meet me ere the first cock crow.And looke thou meet me ere the first Cocke crow.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.i.9Thisbe that will never please. First, Pyramus must drawThisby, that will neuer please. First, Piramus must draw
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.i.134On the first view to say, to swear, I love thee.On the first view to say, to sweare I loue thee.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND III.ii.213Two of the first, like coats in heraldry,Two of the first life coats in Heraldry,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.69But first I will release the Fairy Queen.But first I will release the Fairy Queene.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.43Make choice of which your highness will see first.Make choise of which your Highnesse will see first.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.139The trusty Thisbe coming first by nightThe trusty Thisby, comming first by night,
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.387First rehearse your song by rote,First rehearse this song by roate,
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.180first of May doth the last of December. But I hope youfirst of Maie doth the last of December: but I hope you
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.66cinquepace; the first suit is hot and hasty, like a Scotchcinque-pace: the first suite is hot and hasty like a Scotch
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.71Since summer first was leavy:Since summer first was leauy,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.201out first.out first.
Much Ado About NothingMA III.ii.23You must hang it first, and draw it afterwards.You must hang it first, and draw it afterwards.
Much Ado About NothingMA III.iii.9First, who think you the most desartless manFirst, who thinke you the most desartlesse man
Much Ado About NothingMA III.iii.143good night – I tell this tale vilely – I should first tell thee howgood night: I tell this tale vildly. I should first tell thee how
Much Ado About NothingMA III.iii.150by his oaths, which first possessed them, partly by theby his oathes, which first possest them, partly by the
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.i.293We'll be friends first.Wee'll be friends first.
Much Ado About NothingMA IV.ii.19and write God first, for God defend but God should go
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.81But that's no matter, let him kill one first.But that's no matter, let him kill one first:
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.210First, I ask thee what they have done; thirdly,First I aske thee what they haue done, thirdlie
Much Ado About NothingMA V.i.239In the rare semblance that I loved it first.In the rare semblance that I lou'd it first.
Much Ado About NothingMA V.ii.31swimmer, Troilus the first employer of panders, and aswimmer, Troilous the first imploier of pandars, and a
Much Ado About NothingMA V.ii.56didst thou first fall in love with me?didst thou first fall in loue with me?
Much Ado About NothingMA V.ii.60parts did you first suffer love for me?parts did you first suffer loue for me?
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iv.119First, of my word; therefore play, music.First, of my word, therfore play musick.
OthelloOth I.i.38Stood heir to th' first. Now sir, be judge yourselfStood Heire to'th'first. Now Sir, be iudge your selfe,
OthelloOth I.iii.28To leave that latest which concerns him first,To leaue that latest, which concernes him first,
OthelloOth II.i.212guard. First, I must tell thee this: Desdemona is directlyFirst, I must tell thee this: Desdemona, is directly
OthelloOth II.i.216Mark me with what violence she first loved the Moor,Marke me with what violence she first lou'd the Moore,
OthelloOth II.iii.342They do suggest at first with heavenly showsThey do suggest at first with heauenly shewes,
OthelloOth II.iii.366Yet fruits that blossom first will first be ripe.Yet Fruites that blossome first, will first be ripe:
OthelloOth III.iii.95He did, from first to last. Why dost thou ask?He did, from first to last: / Why dost thou aske?
OthelloOth III.iii.288This was her first remembrance from the Moor.This was her first remembrance from the Moore,
OthelloOth III.iii.305Why that the Moor first gave to Desdemona;Why that the Moore first gaue to Desdemona,
OthelloOth III.iii.324Which at the first are scarce found to distaste,Which at the first are scarse found to distaste:
OthelloOth III.iii.433I gave her such a one: 'twas my first gift.I gaue her such a one: 'twas my first gift.
OthelloOth IV.i.38confess and be hanged for his labour. First to be hangedconfesse, and be hang'd for his labour. First, to be hang'd,
OthelloOth V.ii.146Ay, 'twas he that told me on her first.I, 'twas he that told me on her first,
OthelloOth V.ii.214Which I first gave her. I saw it in his hand:Which I first gaue her: I saw it in his hand:
PericlesPer I.i.108All love the womb that their first being bred;All loue the Wombe that their first beeing bred,
PericlesPer I.ii.12That have their first conception by misdread,That haue their first conception by misdread,
PericlesPer I.ii.14And what was first but fear what might be doneAnd what was first but feare, what might be done,
PericlesPer I.iv.46Draw lots who first shall die to lengthen life.Drawe lots who first shall die, to lengthen life.
PericlesPer II.ii.17.1The First Knight enters and passes by, his squireThe first Knight passes by.
PericlesPer II.ii.17Who is the first that doth prefer himself?Who is the first, that doth preferre himselfe?
PericlesPer III.i.35Even at the first thy loss is more than canEuen at the first, thy losse is more then can
PericlesPer III.ii.7 (to First Servant)
PericlesPer IV.ii.56first.’ Such a maidenhead were no cheap thing, if menfirst, such a maydenhead were no cheape thing, if men
PericlesPer IV.iv.20To fetch his daughter home, who first is gone.To fetch his daughter home, who first is gone
PericlesPer IV.vi.46First, I would have you note this is anFirst, I would haue you note, this is an
PericlesPer IV.vi.153Prithee tell me one thing first.Prithee tell mee one thing first.
PericlesPer V.i.19.1First, what is your place?First what is your place?
PericlesPer V.i.203.2First, sir, I pray,Frist sir, I pray
PericlesPer V.i.253For other service first. Toward Ephesusfor other seruice first, Toward Ephesus
PericlesPer V.iii.61.1From first to last resolve you.from first to last resolue you.
PericlesPer V.iii.65Beseech you first, go with me to my house,beseech you first, goe with mee to my house,
Richard IIR2 I.i.30First, heaven be the record to my speech!First, heauen be the record to my speech,
Richard IIR2 I.i.54First, the fair reverence of your highness curbs meFirst the faire reuerence of your Highnesse curbes mee,
Richard IIR2 I.i.97Fetch from false Mowbray, their first head and spring.Fetch'd from false Mowbray their first head and spring.
Richard IIR2 I.ii.49Or if misfortune miss the first career,Or if misfortune misse the first carreere,
Richard IIR2 II.i.99Of those ‘ physicians ’ that first wounded thee.Of those Physitians, that first wounded thee.
Richard IIR2 II.i.153The ripest fruit first falls, and so doth he.The ripest fruit first fals, and so doth he,
Richard IIR2 II.i.172Of whom thy father, Prince of Wales, was first.Of whom thy Father Prince of Wales was first,
Richard IIR2 II.i.290The first departing of the King for Ireland.The first departing of the King for Ireland.
Richard IIR2 II.i.300Hold out my horse, and I will first be there.Hold out my horse, and I will first be there.
Richard IIR2 II.iii.125Had you first died and he been thus trod downHad you first died, and he beene thus trod downe,
Richard IIR2 V.iii.33If on the first, how heinous e'er it beIf on the first, how heynous ere it bee,
Richard IIR2 V.iii.111Say ‘ Pardon ’ first, and afterwards, ‘ Stand up!’But Pardon first, and afterwards stand vp.
Richard IIR2 V.iii.113‘ Pardon ’ should be the first word of thy speech.Pardon should be the first word of thy speach.
Richard IIR2 V.v.24That they are not the first of Fortune's slaves,That they are not the first of Fortunes slaues,
Richard IIR2 V.v.99Taste of it first, as thou art wont to do.Taste of it first, as thou wer't wont to doo.
Richard IIR2 V.vi.6First, to thy sacred state wish I all happiness.First to thy Sacred State, wish I all happinesse:
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.260But first I'll turn yon fellow in his grave,But first Ile turne yon Fellow in his Graue,
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.323I do the wrong, and first begin to brawl.I do the wrong, and first begin to brawle.
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.48The first that there did greet my stranger soulThe first that there did greet my Stranger-soule,
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.277Enter First MurdererEnter 1. Murtherer
Richard IIIR3 II.i.63First, madam, I entreat true peace of you,First Madam, I intreate true peace of you,
Richard IIIR3 II.i.89But he, poor man, by your first order died,But he (poore man) by your first order dyed,
Richard IIIR3 III.ii.8First, he commends him to your noble self.First, he commends him to your Noble selfe.
Richard IIIR3 III.vii.150Therefore – to speak, and to avoid the first,Therefore to speake, and to auoid the first,
Richard IIIR3 III.vii.155First, if all obstacles were cut away,First, if all Obstacles were cut away,
Richard IIIR3 III.vii.178For first he was contract to Lady Lucy – For first was he contract to Lady Lucie,
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.447First, mighty liege, tell me your highness' pleasure,First, mighty Liege, tell me your Highnesse pleasure,
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.168The first was I that helped thee to the crown;The first was I / That help'd thee to the Crowne:
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.311Devised at first to keep the strong in awe.Deuis'd at first to keepe the strong in awe,
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.177O anything, of nothing first create!O any thing, of nothing first created:
Romeo and JulietRJ I.ii.92Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun.Nere saw her match, since first the world begun.
Romeo and JulietRJ I.iv.93That presses them and learns them first to bear,That presses them, and learnes them first to beare,
Romeo and JulietRJ II.ii.80By love, that first did prompt me to inquire.By Loue that first did promp me to enquire,
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iv.24a duellist. A gentleman of the very first house, of thea Dualist: a Gentleman of the very first house of the
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 II.iv.162first let me tell ye, if ye should lead her in a fool's paradise,first let me tell ye, if ye should leade her in a fooles paradise,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.224For it excels your first; or if it did not,For it excels your first: or if it did not,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.225Your first is dead – or 'twere as good he wereYour first is dead, or 'twere as good he were,
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.iv.16Exit First Servingman
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.11Gave me my being and my father first,Gaue me my being, and my father first
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.188.1Tell me thine first.Tell me thine first.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.206But I will charm him first to keep his tongue.But I will charme him first to keepe his tongue.
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.13My master is grown quarrelsome. I should knock you first,My Mr is growne quarrelsome: / I should knocke you first,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.34Whom would to God I had well knocked at first,Whom would to God I had well knockt at first,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.104To give you over at this first encounter,To giue you ouer at this first encounter,
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.260Until the elder sister first be wed.Vntill the elder sister first be wed.
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.196Remove you hence. I knew you at the firstRemoue you hence: I knew you at the first
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.292I'll see thee hanged on Sunday first.Ile see thee hang'd on sonday first.
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.293Hark, Petruchio, she says she'll see thee hanged first.Hark Petruchio, she saies shee'll see thee hang'd first.
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.327I am your neighbour, and was suitor first.I am your neighbour, and was suter first.
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.339First, as you know, my house within the cityFirst, as you know, my house within the City
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.97First were we sad, fearing you would not come,First were we sad, fearing you would not come,
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.213That take it on you at the first so roundly.That take it on you at the first so roundly.
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.i.47First know my horse is tired, my master andFirst know my horse is tired, my master &
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.7What, master, read you? First resolve me that.What Master reade you first, resolue me that?
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.93First tell me, have you ever been at Pisa?First tell me, haue you euer beene at Pisa?
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.v.76For our first merriment hath made thee jealous.For our first merriment hath made thee iealous.
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.i.132First kiss me, Kate, and we will.First kisse me Kate, and we will.
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.68To come at first when he doth send for her,To come at first when he doth send for her,
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.132Come on, I say, and first begin with her.Come on I say, and first begin with her.
The Taming of the ShrewTS V.ii.134I say she shall. And first begin with her.I say she shall, and first begin with her.
The TempestTem I.ii.71Through all the signories it was the first,Through all the signories it was the first,
The TempestTem I.ii.214Was the first man that leaped; cried, ‘ Hell is empty,Was the first man that leapt; cride hell is empty,
The TempestTem I.ii.332Which thou tak'st from me. When thou cam'st first,Which thou tak'st from me: when thou cam'st first
The TempestTem I.ii.342Which first was mine own king; and here you sty meWhich first was min owne King: and here you sty-me
The TempestTem I.ii.441If now 'twere fit to do't. At the first sightIf now 'twere fit to do't: At the first sight
The TempestTem I.ii.446Is the third man that e'er I saw; the firstIs the third man that ere I saw: the first
The TempestTem II.i.31first begins to crow?First begins to crow?
The TempestTem II.i.72when we put them on first in Afric, at the marriage ofwhen we put them on first in Affricke, at the marriage of
The TempestTem II.i.104Is not, sir, my doublet as fresh as the first dayIs not Sir my doublet as fresh as the first day
The TempestTem III.ii.90Having first seized his books; or with a logHauing first seiz'd his bookes: Or with a logge
The TempestTem III.ii.93First to possess his books, for without themFirst to possesse his Bookes; for without them
The TempestTem IV.i.232And do the murder first. If he awake,And doe the murther first: if he awake,
The TempestTem V.i.6When first I raised the tempest. Say, my spirit,When first I rais'd the Tempest: say my Spirit,
The TempestTem V.i.120.2First, noble friend,First, noble Frend,
The TempestTem V.i.165Befitting this first meeting. Welcome, sir.Befitting this first meeting: Welcome, Sir;
The TempestTem V.i.225.1We first put out to sea.We first put out to Sea.
Timon of AthensTim I.i.122That from my first have been inclined to thrift,That from my first haue beene inclin'd to thrift,
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.14Ceremony was but devised at firstCeremony was but deuis'd at first
Timon of AthensTim III.iii.16But his occasions might have wooed me first;But his Occasions might haue wooed me first:
Timon of AthensTim III.iii.17For, in my conscience, I was the first manFor in my conscience, I was the first man
Timon of AthensTim III.iii.24'Had sent to me first, but for my mind's sake;Had sent to me first, but for my mindes sake:
Timon of AthensTim III.vi.69we can agree upon the first place. Sit, sit. The godswe can agree vpon the first place. Sit, sit. The Gods
Timon of AthensTim III.vi.100Soft, take thy physic first. Thou too, and thou.Soft, take thy Physicke first; thou too, and thou:
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.169More whore, more mischief first. I have given you earnest.More whore, more Mischeefe first, I haue giuen you earnest.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.253Hadst thou, like us from our first swath, proceededHad'st thou like vs from our first swath proceeded,
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.285First mend my company, take away thyself.First mend thy company, take away thy selfe.
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.458Let us first see peace in Athens. There isLet vs first see peace in Athens, there is
Timon of AthensTim IV.iii.509Upon their first lord's neck. But tell me true – Vpon their first Lords necke. But tell me true,
Timon of AthensTim V.iv.14When thy first griefs were but a mere conceit,When thy first greefes were but a meere conceit,
Timon of AthensTim V.iv.27Who were the motives that you first went out;Who were the motiues that you first went out,
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.5I am his first-born son that was the lastI was the first borne Sonne, that was the last
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.31Ten years are spent since first he undertookTen yeares are spent, since first he vndertooke
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.76From whence at first she weighed her anchorage,From whence at first she wegih'd her Anchorage:
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.123Thrice-noble Titus, spare my first-born son.Thrice Noble Titus, spare my first borne sonne.
Titus AndronicusTit II.iii.123First thrash the corn, then after burn the straw.First thrash the Corne, then after burne the straw:
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.91That touches this, my first-born son and heir.That touches this my first borne sonne and heire.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.122Of that self blood that first gave life to you,Of that selfe blood that first gaue life to you,
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iii.109and when you come to him, at the first approach youand when you come to him, at the first approach you
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.51First hang the child, that he may see it sprawl:First hang the Child that he may see it sprall,
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.87First know thou, I begot him on the Empress.First know thou, / I begot him on the Empresse.
Troilus and CressidaTC I.iii.132Exampled by the first pace that is sickExampled by the first pace that is sicke
Troilus and CressidaTC I.iii.305To our pavilion shall I lead you first.To our Pauillion shal I leade you first:
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.18Since the first sword was drawn about this question,Since the first sword was drawne about this question,
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.215 – 'a should not bear it so, 'a should eat swords first;A should not beare it so, a should eate Swords first:
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.116With the first glance that ever – pardon me;With the first glance; that euer pardon me,
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.127Of speaking first. Sweet, bid me hold my tongue,Of speaking first. Sweet, bid me hold my tongue,
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.102.1To the first giver.To the first giuer.
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.161Or, like a gallant horse fallen in first rank,Or like a gallant Horse falne in first ranke,
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.64Ere the first sacrifice, within this hour,Ere the first sacrifice, within this houre,
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.32The first was Menelaus' kiss; this, mine – The first was Menelaus kisse, this mine:
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.215Since first I saw yourself and DiomedSince first I saw your selfe, and Diomed
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.271First, all you peers of Greece, go to my tent;First, all you Peeres of Greece go to my Tent,
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.10She will sing any man at first sight.She will sing any man at first sight.
Twelfth NightTN I.i.20O, when mine eyes did see Olivia first,O when mine eyes did see Oliuia first,
Twelfth NightTN I.v.217To answer by the method, in the first of his heart.To answer by the method, in the first of his hart.
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.65'Tis not the first time I have constrained'Tis not the first time I haue constrained
Twelfth NightTN II.v.109‘ M.O.A.I. doth sway my life.’ Nay, but firstM.O.A.I. doth sway my life. Nay but first
Twelfth NightTN II.v.191his first approach before my lady. He will come to her inhis first approach before my Lady: hee will come to her in
Twelfth NightTN III.iii.20Tomorrow, sir; best first go see your lodging.To morrow sir, best first go see your Lodging?
Twelfth NightTN IV.i.35first, yet it's no matter for that.first, yet it's no matter for that.
Twelfth NightTN IV.ii.5and I would I were the first that ever dissembled in suchand I would I were the first that euer dissembled in in such
Twelfth NightTN V.i.271The Captain that did bring me first on shoreThe Captaine that did bring me first on shore
Twelfth NightTN V.i.347First told me thou wast mad; then, camest in smiling,First told me thou wast mad; then cam'st in smiling,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.i.17Marry, by these special marks: first, you haveMarry by these speciall markes: first, you haue
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vi.4And e'en that power which gave me first my oathAnd ev'n that Powre which gaue me first my oath
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vi.9At first I did adore a twinkling star,At first I did adore a twinkling Starre,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.95For scorn at first makes after-love the more.For scorne at first, makes after-loue the more.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG V.iv.46Read over Julia's heart, thy first best love,Read ouer Iulia's heart, (thy first best Loue)
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.7Primrose, first-born child of Ver,Prim-rose first borne, child of Ver,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.25.2imperial crowns. The First Queen falls down at theimperiall Crownes. The 1. Queene fals downe at the
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.83First Nature styled it in, shrunk thee intoFirst nature stilde it in, shrunke thee into
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.135Is not done rashly; your first thought is moreIs not done rashly; your first thought is more.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.ii.14Since first we went to school, may we perceiveSince first we went to Schoole, may we perceive
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.215.1I saw her first.I saw her first.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.222I that first saw her; I that took possessionI that first saw her; I that tooke possession
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.223First with mine eye of all those beautiesFirst with mine eye of all those beauties
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.i.250First sees the enemy, shall I stand stillFirst sees the Enemy, shall I stand still
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iii.7When fifteen once has found us! First I saw him;When fifteene once has found us? First I saw him,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iii.22To bring him water in a morning, firstTo bring him water in a morning, first
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.iii.9But I must fear you first. Sit down, and good now,But I must feare you first: Sit downe, and good now
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.iii.45.1Darest thou break first?Dar'st thou breake first?
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.v.121I first appear, though rude, and raw, and muddy,I first appeare, though rude, and raw, and muddy,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.53.1I'll arm you first.Ile arme you first.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.82.2When I saw you charge first,When I saw you charge first,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.148And first bequeathing of the soul to, justlyAnd first bequeathing of the soule to) justly
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.209Which cannot want due mercy, I beg firstWhich cannot want due mercie, I beg first.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.57.3Would I might end first!Would I might end first:
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.76In the first place with Arcite, by his seemingIn the first place with Arcite, by his seeming
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK IV.ii.90Methinks, of him that's first with Palamon.Me thinkes, of him that's first with Palamon.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.ii.18.2But first, by your leave,But first by your leave
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.ii.21Cure her first this way, then if she will be honest,Cure her first this way, then if shee will be honest,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.126Anon the other, then again the first,Anon the other, then againe the first,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iv.50Did first bestow on him, a black one, owingDid first bestow on him, a blacke one, owing
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iv.99In this place first you fought; e'en very hereIn this place first you fought: ev'n very here
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iv.117Did lie in you, for you first saw her, andDid lye in you, for you first saw her, and
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK prologue.6That after holy tie and first night's stirThat after holy Tye, and first nights stir
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK prologue.16And the first sound this child hear be a hiss,And the first sound this child heare, be a hisse,
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.84If you first sinned with us, and that with usIf you first sinn'd with vs: and that with vs
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.98What was my first? It has an elder sister,What was my first? it ha's an elder Sister,
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.336Will take again your queen as yours at first,Will take againe your Queene, as yours at first,
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.63First hand me. On mine own accord I'll off,First hand me: on mine owne accord, Ile off,
The Winter's TaleWT II.iii.64But first I'll do my errand. The good Queen – But first, Ile do my errand. The good Queene
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.56.1Than to perform it first.Then to performe it first.
The Winter's TaleWT III.ii.96And first-fruits of my body, from his presenceAnd first Fruits of my body, from his presence
The Winter's TaleWT III.iii.96but first, how the poor souls roared, and the sea mockedbut first, how the poore soules roared, and the sea mock'd
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.271Come on, lay it by, and let's first see more ballads;Come-on, lay it by: and let's first see moe Ballads:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.311first choice. Follow me, girls.first choice; folow me girles.
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.597from fasting. They throng who should buy first, as if myfrom fasting: they throng who should buy first, as if my
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.80As, walked your first queen's ghost, it should take joyAs (walk'd your first Queenes Ghost) it should take ioy
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.83Shall be when your first queen's again in breath;Shall be when your first Queene's againe in breath:
The Winter's TaleWT V.i.205The stars, I see, will kiss the valleys first:The Starres (I see) will kisse the Valleyes first:
The Winter's TaleWT V.ii.140wept; and there was the first gentlemanlike tears thatwept: and there was the first Gentleman-like teares that
The Winter's TaleWT V.iii.22Your wonder. But yet speak: first you, my liege.Your wonder: but yet speake, first you (my Liege)
The Winter's TaleWT V.iii.36As now it coldly stands – when first I wooed her!As now it coldly stands) when first I woo'd her.
The Winter's TaleWT V.iii.154Performed in this wide gap of time since firstPerform'd in this wide gap of Time, since first

Poems

 23 result(s).
PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
The Passionate PilgrimPP.13.3 A flower that dies when first it 'gins to bud, A flower that dies, when first it gins to bud,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.a30 sorrow. She, first taking an oath of them for her revenge, sorrow. Shee first taking an oath of them for her reuenge,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.258 First red as roses that on lawn we lay, First red as Roses that on Lawne we laie,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.470 First like a trumpet doth his tongue begin First like a Trompet doth his tongue begin,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1297 First hovering o'er the paper with her quill; First houering ore the paper with her quill:
SonnetsSonn.20.9 And for a woman wert thou first created, And for a woman wert thou first created,
SonnetsSonn.21.7 With April's first-born flowers and all things rare With Aprills first borne flowers and all things rare,
SonnetsSonn.45.3 The first my thought, the other my desire, The first my thought, the other my desire,
SonnetsSonn.58.1 That god forbid that made me first your slave, THat God forbid, that made me first your slaue,
SonnetsSonn.59.8 Since mind at first in character was done. Since minde at first in carrecter was done.
SonnetsSonn.90.12 At first the very worst of fortune's might, At first the very worst of fortunes might.
SonnetsSonn.104.2 For as you were when first your eye I eyed, For as you were when first your eye I eyde,
SonnetsSonn.104.8 Since first I saw you fresh which yet are green. Since first I saw you fresh which yet are greene.
SonnetsSonn.108.8 Even as when first I hallowed thy fair name. Euen as when first I hallowed thy faire name.
SonnetsSonn.108.13 Finding the first conceit of love there bred, Finding the first conceit of loue there bred,
SonnetsSonn.114.9 Oh 'tis the first, 'tis flattery in my seeing, Oh tis the first, tis flatry in my seeing,
SonnetsSonn.114.14 That mine eye loves it and doth first begin. That mine eye loues it and doth first beginne.
SonnetsSonn.119.12 Grows fairer than at first, more strong, far greater. Growes fairer then at first, more strong, far greater.
Venus and AdonisVen.d8 But if the first heir of my invention prove de- Butif the first heire of my inuention proue de-
Venus and AdonisVen.250 Struck dead at first, what needs a second striking? Strucke dead at first, what needs a second striking?
Venus and AdonisVen.888 They all strain court'sy who shall cope him first. They all straine curt'sie who shall cope him first.
Venus and AdonisVen.1092 They both would strive who first should dry his tears. They both would striue who first should drie his teares.
Venus and AdonisVen.1118 With kissing him I should have killed him first; With kissing him I should haue kild him first,

Glossary

 37 result(s).
Adamin the Bible, the first human being, in the Garden of Eden, who disobeyed God
Aries[pron: 'aireez] Ram [first sign of the zodiac]
Ash Wednesdayin Christian tradition, the first day of Lent
banquet, banketappetizer, first course, hors d'oeuvres
courtesy, cur'sy, curtsysalutation, first greeting, expression of courtesy
cousin-germanfirst cousin
cozen-germanGerman confidence trickster; or: first cousin
Denis, Saintin Christian tradition, the first apostle of France, 3rd-c
earlyat the outset, at first hearing
enterbegin, take the first steps in
Evein the Bible, wife of the first human being
figword used along with a rude gesture [of the thumb between the first two fingers of a fist]
figoword used along with a rude gesture [of the thumb between the first two fingers of a fist]
firstat first
firston our first raising the matter
firstat once, immediately, from the start
first[heraldry] first tincture in a blazon
firstbeginning, outset, start
firstto one and all, from beginning to end
firstalready, before, previously
first-conceivedfirst perceived, previously heard
firstlingfirst product, first fruits
firstlingfirst result, opening event
flesh[of a sword] use for the first time in battle
fleshmentfirst achievement, successful accomplishment
fore-rankfirst section
head[of deer] with antlers first developed
imprimisin the first place
JephthahBible (Judges 11): judge in Israel who promised God to sacrifice the first he met if he returned home victorious; this proved to be his daughter
maidenheadopening stage, first step
primefirst, original, initial
primogenitiveprimogeniture; right of inheritance due to the first-born child
Publicola[pron: pub'likola] one of the first consuls of Rome, 6th-c BC
rudimentfirst principles, basic points
springfirst moment, dawn, break
strokefirst blow, initial action
vauntbeginning, outset, first part

Thesaurus

 41 result(s).
achievement, firstfleshment
antlers first developed, with head
blazon, first tincture in a [in heraldry]first
blow, firststroke
child right of inheritance, first-bornprimogenitive
course, first [in a meal]banquet, banket
cousin, firstcozen-german
firstprime
first achievementfleshment
first and last, atlast
first blowstroke
first fruitsfirstling
first hearing, atearly
first momentspring
first partvaunt
first perceivedfirst-conceived
first place, in theimprimis
first principlesrudiment
first productfirstling
first raising a matterfirst
first resultfirstling
first sectionfore-rank
first stepmaidenhead
first steps, takeenter
first time use of a sword in battle flesh
first tincture in a blazon [in heraldry]first
first, atfirst
first-born child right of inheritanceprimogenitive
greeting, firstcourtesy, cur'sy, curtsy
inheritance right of the first-born childprimogenitive
moment, first [of day]spring
perceived, firstfirst-conceived
principles, firstrudiment
product, firstfirstling
raising a matter, firstfirst
result, firstfirstling
right of inheritance of the first-born childprimogenitive
section, firstfore-rank
step, firstmaidenhead
sword, used for the first time in battleflesh
use for the first time in battle [of a sword]flesh

Themes and Topics

 27 result(s).
a- as a particle... and occasionally left spaced (as in the first folio printing a bed) it is most commo...
Address forms... of family to nephew] second clown to first clown mister master [dignified resp...
An...ore h-words beginning with an unstressed first syllable as in an historic occasion bu...
...t this does not apply to words where the first syllable is stressed people today do no...
Cosmos... aries tit iv iii 71 (ram) first sign of the zodiac bear oth ii...
Cousin...n permitted such as for the children of first cousins (second cousins or cousins once...
Elision...-’st tem i ii 333 when thou cam’st first / thou strok’st me elision in le...
Exclamations...n a gesture [using the thumb between the first and second fingers] fie ven ...
Family...ajax nephew to hector ajax is hector’s first cousin r3 iv i 1 duchess of york o...
Functional shift...   woman aw iii ii 50 the first face of neither / can woman me unto’...
Here, there, and where...he adverbs here there and where as the first elements of compounds the second elemen...
Negatives
Plants
Politeness
Ships...in the secret night’ (rj ii iv 186) the first two scenes of the tempest are an importa...
Singing...asily treatable within an a--z glossary first we find the addition of a or another wo...
Swearing...ale but erratic expurgation affected the first folio (1623) as seen in any comparison ...
Thou and you...sword beatrice thou lovest me thou first attempt at intimacy beatrice do no...
Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore... name of a play by norton and sackville first performed in 1561 grissel ts...
Religious personalities and beings...adam ham v i 31 bible (genesis 2) first human being   eve below ama...
... ii 322 bible (genesis 2) wife of the first human being   adam above fl...
...israel who promised god to sacrifice the first he met if he returned home victorious t...
Historical figures... publicola cor v iii 64 one of the first consuls of rome 6th-c bc publi...
Days and dates...november mw i i 189 ash wednesday first day of lent mv ii v 26 bartholomew...
Latin...f priam primo (adv ) tn v i 34   first privilegio (n nt ) h8 i iii 34 p...
Irish... irish pronunciation english word first use in henry v be by h5 iii ii 10...
Scottish... scottish pronunciation english word first usage in h5 iii ii bath both h5 i...
... scottish pronunciation english word first usage in h5 iii ii chrish christ ...
Welsh
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)...ait for expect cor i x 30 [aufidius to first soldier] i am attended at the cypress gr...
... of lower rank cor i i 155 [menenius to first citizen] one o' th' lowest basest...
...arcite] base cousin / darest thou break first   base (adj ) 4--6 base (n ) baw...
... ham v i 135 [hamlet to horatio of the first clown] how absolute the knave is 1h4 i...
... entirely aw iv iii 20 [second lord to first lord of themselves] merely our own trai...
Abbreviations... 118 [theseus to palamon of emilia] you first saw her and / even then proclaimed your...
.../q convention reference to a word in the first folio is indicated by the abbreviation f...
...tion is from the q1 text of othello the first folio equivalent is dilations the ‘...
...fine of all your lives [second instance first instance sense 3] in other words ...
...n which has the meaning of ‘ending’ the first instance has a different sense which ca...

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
FIRSTBASICfirst adj, first adv, first n
FIRSTBIRTHfirst-begotten n, first-born adj, first-conceived adj, first-fruits n
FIRSTEVENTfirstlings n

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