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All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.1.1Flourish of cornets. Enter the King of France withFlourish Cornets. Enter the King of France with
All's Well That Ends WellAW I.ii.76Exeunt. FlourishExit Flourish.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.i.1.3attendants. Flourish of cornetsFlorish Cornets.
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.i.210Flourish. ExeuntFlorish. Exit.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.1.1Flourish. Enter the Duke of Florence, and the twoFlourish. Enter the Duke of Florence, the two
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.i.23Flourish. ExeuntFlourish.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.iii.1.1Flourish. Enter the Duke of Florence, Bertram, drumFlourish. Enter the Duke of Florence, Rossillion, drum
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.1.1Flourish. Enter the King, the Countess, Lafew, the twoFlourish. Enter King, old Lady, Lafew, the two
All's Well That Ends WellAW V.iii.332FlourishFlourish
Antony and CleopatraAC I.i.10.1Flourish. Enter Antony, Cleopatra, her ladiesFlourish. Enter Anthony, Cleopatra, her Ladies,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.28FlourishFlourish.
Antony and CleopatraAC II.ii.175.1Flourish. Exeunt all but Enobarbus,Flourish. Exit omnes. Manet Enobarbus,
Antony and CleopatraAC II.vi.1.1Flourish. Enter Pompey and Menas at one door,Flourish. Enter Pompey, at one doore
Antony and CleopatraAC II.vii.132Sound a flourish, with drumsSound a Flourish with Drummes.
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.iv.24.1Shout. Trumpets flourish. Enter Captains andShowt. Trumpets Flourish. / Enter Captaines, and
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.vi.1.1Flourish. Enter Agrippa and Caesar, with Enobarbus,Flourish. Enter Agrippa, Casar, with Enobarbus,
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.111.1Flourish, Enter Proculeius, Caesar, Gallus, Maecenas,Flourish. Enter Proculeius, Casar, Gallus, Mecenas,
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.190Flourish. Exeunt Caesar, Dolabella, Proculeius,Flourish. Exeunt Casar, and his Traine.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.139.1Flourish. Enter Duke Frederick, Lords, Orlando,Flourish. Enter Duke, Lords, Orlando,
CoriolanusCor I.ix.1.1Flourish. Alarum. A retreat is sounded. Enter, at oneFlourish. Alarum. A Retreat is sounded. Enter at one
CoriolanusCor I.ix.40.1A long flourish. They all cry ‘ Martius! Martius!’,A long flourish. They all cry, Martius, Martius,
CoriolanusCor I.ix.66Flourish. Trumpets sound, and drumsFlourish. Trumpets sound, and Drums.
CoriolanusCor I.x.1.1A flourish. Cornets. Enter Tullus Aufidius, bloody,A flourish. Cornets. Enter Tullus Auffidius bloudie,
CoriolanusCor II.i.150enemy's grave. (A shout and flourish) Hark, the trumpets.Enemies Graue. Hearke, the Trumpets. A showt, and flourish.
CoriolanusCor II.i.160(Sound flourish)Sound. Flourish.
CoriolanusCor II.i.196 Flourish. Cornets. Exeunt in state, as before.Flourish. Cornets. Exeunt in State, as before.
CoriolanusCor II.ii.152 Flourish. Cornets. Then exeunt.Flourish Cornets. Then Exeunt.
CoriolanusCor V.v.7 A flourish with drums and trumpets. ExeuntA Flourish with Drummes & Trumpets.
CymbelineCym V.iv.145and flourish in peace and plenty.and flourish in Peace and Plentie.
CymbelineCym V.v.443and flourish in peace and plenty.and flourish in Peace and Plentie.
HamletHam I.ii.1.1Flourish
HamletHam I.ii.128FlourishExeunt
HamletHam I.iv.7.1A flourish of trumpets, and two pieces of ordnance go
HamletHam II.ii.1.1Flourish
HamletHam II.ii.368A flourishFlourish for the Players.
HamletHam III.ii.102.1Danish march. Flourish
HamletHam III.ii.102.5the guard carrying torcheshis Guard carrying Torches. Danish March. Sound a Flourish.
HamletHam V.ii.40As love between them like the palm might flourish,As loue betweene them, as the Palme should flourish,
HamletHam V.ii.176To this effect, sir, after what flourish yourTo this effect Sir, after what flourish your
HamletHam V.ii.275Drum, trumpets, and shot. Flourish. A piece goes offTrumpets sound, and shot goes off.
Henry VH5 I.chorus.1Flourish. Enter ChorusEnter Prologue.
Henry VH5 II.chorus.1Flourish. Enter ChorusFlourish. Enter Chorus.
Henry VH5 II.ii.193Flourish. ExeuntFlourish.
Henry VH5 II.iv.1.1Flourish. Enter the French King, the Dauphin, theFlourish. Enter the French King, the Dolphin, the
Henry VH5 II.iv.141.1FlourishFlourish.
Henry VH5 III.chorus.1.1Flourish. Enter ChorusFlourish. Enter Chorus.
Henry VH5 III.iii.58Flourish, and enter the townFlourish, and enter the Towne.
Henry VH5 IV.chorus.1.1Flourish. Enter Chorus
Henry VH5 IV.vii.53.3others. FlourishFlourish.
Henry VH5 V.chorus.1Flourish. Enter ChorusEnter Chorus.
Henry VH5 V.ii.351FlourishFlourish.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.1.1Sound a flourish. Enter Charles the Dauphin, theSound a Flourish. Enter Charles,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.v.39Exit Talbot. Alarum. RetreatExit Talbot. Alarum, Retreat, Flourish.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.vi.1.1Flourish. Enter, on the walls, Joan la Pucelle, Charles,Enter on the Walls, Puzel, Dolphin,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.vi.31Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iv.111Or flourish to the height of my degree.Or flourish to the height of my Degree.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.1.1Flourish. Enter the King, Exeter, Gloucester, Winchester,Flourish. Enter King, Exeter, Gloster, Winchester,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.i.189Sennet. Flourish. Exeunt all but ExeterSenet. Flourish. Exeunt. Manet Exeter.
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iv.28.1Sennet. Flourish. Exeunt all but VernonSenet. Flourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.173.1Flourish. Exeunt all but Richard Duke ofExeunt.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.i.181Exeunt all but ExeterExeunt. Flourish. Manet Exeter.
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.1.1Flourish of trumpets, then hautboys. Enter the King,Flourish of Trumpets: Then Hoboyes. Enter King,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.38FlourishFlorish
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iii.218Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.200Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.iii.103Sound a flourish. ExeuntSound a flourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.ix.49Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.50.1Flourish. Enter King Henry, Clifford, Northumberland,Flourish. Enter King Henry, Clifford, Northumberland,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.273Flourish. ExeuntExit. Flourish.
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.iv.180Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exit.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.1.1Flourish. Enter the King, Queen, Clifford, Northumberland,Flourish. Enter the King, the Queene, Clifford, Northum-
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.v.101Wither one rose, and let the other flourish;Wither one Rose, and let the other flourish:
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.1.1Flourish. Enter Lewis the French King, his sisterFlourish. Enter Lewis the French King, his Sister
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.i.7.1Flourish. Enter Edward, attended; Lady Grey, asFlourish. Enter King Edward, Lady Grey,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vi.1.1Flourish. Enter King Henry the Sixth, George, Warwick,Flourish. Enter King Henry the sixt, Clarence, Warwicke,
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vii.1.1Flourish. Enter Edward, Richard, Hastings, andFlourish. Enter Edward, Richard, Hastings, and
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.vii.71Flourish. SoundFlourish. Sound.
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.viii.1.1Flourish. Enter King Henry, Warwick, Montague,Flourish. Enter the King, Warwicke, Mountague,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.i.16.1March. Flourish. Enter Edward, Richard, and soldiersMarch. Flourish. Enter Edward, Richard, and Souldiers.
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.iii.1.1Flourish. Enter King Edward in triumph, with Richard,Flourish. Enter King Edward in triumph, with Richard,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.iv.1.1Flourish. March. Enter the Queen, Prince Edward,Flourish. March. Enter the Queene, young Edward,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.iv.67.1Flourish and march. Enter Edward, Richard, George,Flourish, and march. Enter Edward, Richard, Clarence,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.v.1.1Flourish. Enter Edward, Richard, George, and theirFlourish. Enter Edward, Richard, Queene, Clarence,
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.vii.1.1Flourish. Enter Edward and Lady Grey, as king and Flourish. Enter King, Queene,
Henry VIIIH8 IV.i.37.31. A lively flourish of trumpets1 A liuely Flourish of Trumpets.
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.i.56.2flourish of trumpets
Henry VIIIH8 IV.ii.125So may he ever do, and ever flourish,So may he euer do, and euer flourish,
Henry VIIIH8 V.v.4Flourish. Enter the King and GuardFlourish. Enter King and Guard.
Henry VIIIH8 V.v.52Shall be, and make new nations. He shall flourish,Shall be, and make new Nations. He shall flourish,
Julius CaesarJC I.ii.79Flourish and shoutFlourish, and Shout.
Julius CaesarJC I.ii.131Shout. FlourishShout. Flourish.
Julius CaesarJC III.i.1.1FlourishFlourish.
King Edward IIIE3 I.i.1.1Flourish. Enter King Edward, Derby, Prince Edward, Audley, Warwick, and ArtoisEnter King Edward, Derby, Prince Edward, Audely and Artoys.
King Edward IIIE3 V.i.176After a flourish sounded within, enter a HeraldAfter a flourish sounded within, enter an herald.
King LearKL I.i.188.1Flourish. Enter Gloucester with France and Burgundy,Flourish. Enter Gloster with France, and Burgundy,
King LearKL I.i.267.1Flourish. Exeunt Lear, Burgundy, Cornwall, Albany,Flourish. Exeunt.
King LearKL II.i.128ExeuntExeunt. Flourish.
King LearKL V.iii.41.1Flourish. Enter Albany, Gonerill, Regan, andFlourish. Enter Albany, Gonerill, Regan,
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.14Needs not the painted flourish of your praise.Needs not the painted flourish of your praise:
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.236Lend me the flourish of all gentle tongues –Lend me the flourish of all gentle tongues,
MacbethMac I.iv.1.1Flourish. Enter King Duncan, Lennox, Malcolm,Flourish. Enter King, Lenox, Malcolme,
MacbethMac I.iv.59Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
MacbethMac V.vi.73.3Retreat and flourish. Enter with drum and coloursRetreat, and Flourish. Enter with Drumme and Colours,
MacbethMac V.vi.98FlourishFlourish.:
MacbethMac V.vi.114Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt Omnes.
Measure for MeasureMM IV.i.74Doth flourish the deceit. Come, let us go;Doth flourish the deceit. Come, let vs goe,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.i.1.1Flourish of cornets. Enter the Prince of Morocco, aEnter Morochus a
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.i.46Flourish of cornets. ExeuntCornets. Exeunt.
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.1.1Flourish of cornets. Enter Portia with Morocco andEnter Portia with Morrocho, and
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.77Exit with his train. Flourish of cornets
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ix.4Flourish of cornets. Enter Arragon, his train, and PortiaEnter Arragon, his traine, and Portia. Flor. Cornets.
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.49Even as the flourish when true subjects bowEuen as the flourish, when true subiects bowe
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND V.i.108.1Flourish of trumpetsFlor. Trum.
PericlesPer II.ii.46He hopes by you his fortunes yet may flourish.He hopes by you, his fortunes yet may flourish.
Richard IIR2 I.iii.7.1The trumpets sound and the King enters with hisFlourish. Enter King,
Richard IIR2 I.iii.123.1A long flourish. King Richard consults his nobles, thenA long Flourish.
Richard IIR2 I.iii.248Flourish. Exit King Richard with his trainExit. Flourish.
Richard IIR2 II.i.224.1Flourish. Exeunt King Richard and Queen Isabel.Flourish.
Richard IIR2 III.ii.1.1Drums; flourish and colours. Enter King Richard,Drums: Flourish, and Colours. Enter Richard,
Richard IIR2 III.iii.62.2then a flourish. King Richard appeareth on thethen a Flourish. Enter on the
Richard IIR2 III.iii.209Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt
Richard IIR2 V.vi.1.1Flourish. Enter King Henry with the Duke of York,Flourish. Enter Bullingbrooke, Yorke, with
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.240Poor painted queen, vain flourish of my fortune!Poore painted Queen, vain flourish of my fortune,
Richard IIIR3 II.i.1.1Flourish. Enter King Edward IV, sick, the Queen, LordFlourish. Enter the King sicke, the Queene, Lord
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.82I called thee then vain flourish of my fortune;I call'd thee then, vaine flourish of my fortune:
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.149A flourish, trumpets! Strike alarum, drums!A flourish Trumpets, strike Alarum Drummes:
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.152.1Flourish. AlarumsFlourish. Alarums.
Richard IIIR3 IV.iv.538Flourish. ExeuntFlorish. Exeunt
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.131Doth comfort thee in thy sleep; live, and flourish!Doth comfort thee in sleepe: Liue, and flourish.
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.139Good angels guard thy battle! Live, and flourish!Good Angels guard thy battell, Liue and Flourish.
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.159Edward's unhappy sons do bid thee flourish.Edwards vnhappy Sonnes, do bid thee flourish.
Richard IIIR3 V.v.1.3Retreat and flourish. Enter Richmond, the Earl ofRetreat, and Flourish. Enter Richmond,
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.2.141.2A flourish of trumpets to announce the playFlourish.
Timon of AthensTim V.i.12Athens again, and flourish with the highest. ThereforeAthens againe, / And flourish with the highest: / Therefore,
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.1.1Flourish. Enter the tribunes and senators aloft; andFlourish. Enter the Tribunes and Senators aloft And
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.67.1Flourish. They go up into the senate house.Flourish. They go vp into the Senat house.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.153Sound trumpets, and lay the coffin in the tombFlourish. Then Sound Trumpets, and lay the Coffins in the Tombe.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.237.1A long flourish till Marcus, Saturninus, Bassianus,A long Flourish till they come downe.
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.279Flourish
Titus AndronicusTit I.i.402.1Flourish.Flourish.
Titus AndronicusTit II.i.1.1Aaron is alone on stageFlourish. Enter Aaron alone.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.49Trumpets soundFlourish.
Titus AndronicusTit IV.ii.49Why do the Emperor's trumpets flourish thus?Why do the Emperors trumpets flourish thus?
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.1.1Flourish. Enter Lucius with an army of Goths withFlourish. Enter Lucius with an Army of Gothes, with
Titus AndronicusTit V.i.165Flourish. ExeuntFlourish. Exeunt.
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.16FlourishFlourish.
Titus AndronicusTit V.iii.145A long flourish. Enter Marcus and Lucius below
Troilus and CressidaTC III.iii.1.1Flourish. Enter Agamemnon, Ulysses, Diomedes,Enter Vlysses, Diomedes, Nestor, Agamemnon,
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.64FlourishFlorish.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.234Flourish. ExeuntFlorish. Exeunt.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.iv.1.2Flourish. Then enter Theseus, victor, with Herald andFlorish. Then Enter Theseus (victor) the three Queenes meete him,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.iv.49Flourish. ExeuntFlorish. Exeunt.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iv.1.1A short flourish of cornets, and shouts within. Enter This short florish of Cornets and Showtes within. Enter
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK II.iv.65Flourish. ExeuntFlorish. Exeunt omnes.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.1Flourish. Enter Theseus, Pirithous, Hippolyta, andEnter Thesius, Perithous, Hipolita,
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.8.1Flourish of cornets. Enter Palamon and Arcite andFlorish of Cornets. Enter Palamon and Arcite, and
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.i.82A cripple flourish with his crutch, and cure himA Criple florish with his Crutch, and cure him
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.1Flourish. Enter Theseus, Hippolyta, Emilia, Pirithous,Enter Theseus, Hipolita, Emilia, Perithous:
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iii.136Arcite takes Emilia's arm in his. FlourishFlorish
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK V.iv.137Flourish. Exeunt.Florish. Exeunt.
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK epilogue.18Flourish. ExitFlorish.
The Two Noble Kinsmen Flourish. ExitFlorish.

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SonnetsSonn.60.9 Time doth transfix the flourish set on youth, Time doth transfixe the florish set on youth,

Glossary

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bravelyshowily, with great display, with a fine flourish
flourishornamentation, decoration, adornment
flourishwave, brandish, shake about
flourishfanfare
flourishembellish, adorn, add lustre to
flourish[of language] eloquence, fine words, rhetorical embellishment
flourishthrive, prosper, display triumph
quirkextravagant turn of phrase, verbal flourish
rootgrow, be established, flourish
speedmeet with success, prosper, flourish
wafturewaving, gesture, flourish

Thesaurus

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flourishwafture
flourishspeed
flourishroot
flourish, verbalquirk
flourish, with a fine bravely
verbal flourishquirk

Themes and Topics

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Stage directions...ent] drum 1h6 i ii 1 drummer flourish 1h6 i ii 1 fanfare of horns or trumpet...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
FLOURISHBASICflourish n, flourish v, flourishing adj
FLOURISHINTENSITYo'erflourish v
OVERFLOURISHBASICsee FLOURISH

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