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Search phrase: perplexity

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Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.298Avaunt, perplexity! What shall we doAuant perplexitie: What shall we do,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW IV.v.77Here, Master Doctor, in perplexity and doubtfulHere (Master Doctor) in perplexitie, and doubtfull
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iii.8our house in a great perplexity; yet did not this cruel-heartedour house in a great perplexitie, yet did not this cruell-hearted

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amazementbewilderment, perplexity, distraction
non-comemalapropism for ‘nonplus’ [= state of perplexity]
perplexityriddler, source of confusion

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perplexityamazement

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