spellbind

"The ancient scrolls contained magic that was said to grant the student perfect concentration during exams. "

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

"The magician's tricks captivated the audience's attention. "

"My grandmother is a fantastic storyteller; her stories about growing up on the farm always keep us entertained. "

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

"The story left the children spellbound."

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"His low voice allowed him to become a bass in the choir."

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

"He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot."

"He cast a spell to cure warts."