Hamlet

152 winnowed selective (literally refers to the blowing away of chaff from grain) 152 and ... out yet test them by blowing on them and the bubbles will burst/test their opinions and they are lost for words 156 at the odds given the odds that have been laid

160 gain-giving misgiving, foreboding

163 repair coming

164 augury prophecy (literally, making predictions based on an interpretation of the behavior of birds) 164 there's ... sparrow i.e. God's hand is in every slightest thing--alluding to Matthew 10:29

165 it i.e. his own death

167 readiness i.e. to meet death

167 has aught of really owns, can take with him

168 betimes early

168.1 gauntlets protective gloves used for fencing 172 presence assembly/royal company

175 nature natural feeling/filial loyalty

175 exception disapproval, objection

182 faction party

185 disclaiming from disavowal, denial of

185 purposed intentional

186 generous noble-minded/magnanimous

187 That I have as to think that I have

191 my ... honour where my honor is concerned

192 will want, will have

194 voice (authoritative) endorsement

194 peace reconciliation

195 name ungored reputation uninjured

199 frankly freely, with no ill will

202 foil background material used to set off the luster of a jewel (shifting the sense away from "sword") 204 Stick fiery off stand out and sparkle brilliantly

210 laid the odds backed

212 he is bettered Laertes is considered to be better

212 odds the advantage (Laertes is handicapped by having to score three hits over Hamlet) 214 likes pleases

214 have ... length are all of the same length

216 stoups cups

218 quit ... exchange repays Laertes (for winning the first two bouts) by scoring a hit in the third bout 219 ordnance cannon

220 better breath increased energy and vigor