Shakespearean Language

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays.

  • The theatre is a place where live performances are staged for an audience.
  • Let's catch a show at the theatre this weekend!
  • I heard the new play at the theatre is lit!
  • Life is like a theatre, with each person playing their own role on the stage of existence.

noun a word or phrase expressing sorrow, regret, or concern

interjection used to express sorrow, regret, or concern

  • Alack and alas, the company's financial situation has worsened.
  • Alack and alas, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.
  • Alack and alas, I totally bombed that test.
  • Alack and alas, the once beautiful garden is now overgrown with weeds.

adjective feeling fear or apprehension; afraid

adverb in a fearful or apprehensive manner

  • She was afeard of the dark forest ahead.
  • I'm afeard of spiders, they give me the creeps.
  • Don't be afeard, I got your back.
  • He was afeard of taking risks and missed out on many opportunities.