used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
(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 elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
cannot
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From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
without doubt or question
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
dividesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
and nothing more
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
the local environment
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading DRAMA There are many of the elements of drama that are eminently serviceable in the child's literary and artistic training.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
the act of using
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The elements of drama are story, plot, character, impersonation, dialogue, gesture, stage requirements; add to these the matter of literary expression, a pronounced structure which divides the production into clearly distinguished parts or acts; and add the further fact that in all its developed and typical specimens drama is the expression and presentation of a complex social situation, or the vehicle of a mature philosophy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is quite evident, then, that the fully constituted literary drama will be both too complex and too difficult for children under twelve, and in most communities for any elementary children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are elements only with respect to the complex whole which we call a drama.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One cannot use the word "elements" in this connection without explaining that the word as used here does not designate absolutely simple and primitive things.
