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A word and a blow.

      — Romeo and Juliet, Act III Scene 1

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KEYWORD: wanting

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Henry VI, Part I
[I, 1]

Duke of Exeter

87

Were our tears wanting to this funeral,
These tidings would call forth their flowing tides.

2

Henry VI, Part I
[I, 1]

Duke of Bedford

148

Is Talbot slain? then I will slay myself,
For living idly here in pomp and ease,
Whilst such a worthy leader, wanting aid,
Unto his dastard foemen is betray'd.

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Henry VI, Part I
[I, 2]

Reignier

218

Salisbury is a desperate homicide;
He fighteth as one weary of his life.
The other lords, like lions wanting food,
Do rush upon us as their hungry prey.

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