adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
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AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
GERMINATEDverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪtɪd/
past form of “germinate” — produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
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IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
playletnoun
a short play
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
PLAYLETS
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presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
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questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These questions are asked successful playlet writers every day, but before we proceed to find their answers, we must have a paragraph or two of definition.
RANGEnounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How much of the playlet is achieved when he hits on the idea?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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THEME-PROBLEM
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From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
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whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading How does he recognize a playlet idea when it presents itself to him?
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I. THE THEME-PROBLEM AND ITS RANGE Whenever the word "problem" is used--as, "the problem of a playlet"--I do not mean it in the sense that one gathers when he hears the words "problem play"; nothing whatever of sex or the other problems of the day is meant.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading HOW PLAYLETS ARE GERMINATED Where does a playlet writer get his idea?
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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