Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
12
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS FIRST PERFORMED, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1858.
12th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
1858
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Arranged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Charles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
DRAMATIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
DUKE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUKE OF VENICE, ...........................
Explanatory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
F
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
FirstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
H
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. H. MELLON.
Historical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
June
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Kean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
MELLON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. H. MELLON.
MOROCCO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRINCE OF MOROCCO, } {Mr. ROLLESTON.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. H. MELLON.
Notes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DUKE OF VENICE, ...........................
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Performed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
PERSONAE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
PRINCE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRINCE OF MOROCCO, } {Mr. ROLLESTON.
Princess's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Representation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
ROLLESTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRINCE OF MOROCCO, } {Mr. ROLLESTON.
S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Saturday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
Theatre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
VENICE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUKE OF VENICE, ...........................
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, With Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A., As First Performed on Saturday, June 12th, 1858 DRAMATIS PERSONAE.