Twere

I. i.121 (198,2) ['Twere better for you, if 'twere not known in council; you'll be laugh'd at] The old copies read, '_Twere better for you, if 'twere known in council_.

Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies Samuel Johnson 1746

"'Twere 'is wizardship there," said Mudge, indicating Jon-Tom.

The Hour of the Gate Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1984

"'Twere 'is snuff-box as done it!" said Simon, staring very hard at his horse's ears, as we jogged along the road.

The Broad Highway Jeffery Farnol 1915

"'Twere better he were accompanied by a friend," I quipped.

Chapter 11 2010

Twere it not first, I don't know if I would have read the series with the same enthusiasm and wonder.

The People Have Spoken Roger Sutton 2008

"'Twere else a shame to mangle thy pretty features."

Here There Are Monsters 2010

If I am caught making my way into the chamber, intent on my design, I shall be put to death and cause my foes to mock, 'Twere best to take the shortest way-the way we women are most skilled in-by poison to destroy them.

Medea 2008

CHORUS (chanting) 'Twere impious for the state to neglect the suppliant stranger's prayer.

The Heracleidae 2008

CHORUS (chanting) 'Twere impious for the state to neglect the suppliant stranger's prayer.

The Heracleidae 2008

If I am caught making my way into the chamber, intent on my design, I shall be put to death and cause my foes to mock, 'Twere best to take the shortest way-the way we women are most skilled in-by poison to destroy them.

Medea 2008