adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
alabasternounUS /ˈæləbæstər/
a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
Comus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
dainties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
deliciousnessnoun
extreme appetizingness
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
NayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, Lady, sit.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
Root-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
ScenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Nay, Lady, sit.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Comus appears with his rabble, and the LADY set in an enchanted chair; to whom he offers his glass; which she puts by, and goes about to rise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Scene changes to a stately palace, set out with all manner of deliciousness: soft music, tables spread with all dainties.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I but wave this wand, Your nerves are all chained up in alabaster, And you a statue, or as Daphne was, Root-bound, that fled Apollo.
