adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
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 PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
chooser's
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From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
how
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From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
laugh-lines
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From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
PAPERnounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
PUTTINGnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
self-examinationnoun
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Before "taking your pen in hand," stop for a moment of self-analysis.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If you have thought it all out, so that every bit of business moves before your eyes, as every point rings in your ears, you are very likely to turn out an acceptable two-act--if you have not played a "chooser's" part, and your points are real points.
TWO-ACT
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From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading How much of my two-act have I thought out clearly so that it is playing before my very eyes?
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading You can now determine how likely you are to succeed as a writer of the two-act, by this simple self-examination:
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PUTTING THE TWO-ACT ON PAPER You have selected your theme, chosen your characters, thought out every angle of business, and mapped nearly all of your points, as well as your big laugh-lines: now you are ready to put your two-act on paper.
