adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
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From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. WHAT IS A PLAYLET PLOT?
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
playletnoun
a short play
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
STRUCTURALadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time we shall see how the dramatic element of plot--discussed in the preceding chapter--is given form and direction in logical expression.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I. WHAT IS A PLAYLET PLOT?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how the problem--which is the first creeping form of a plot--is developed and expanded by the application of formal elements and made to grow into a plot.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF PLOT In the chapter on the germ idea we saw that the theme or subject of a playlet is a problem that must be solved with complete satisfaction.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will recall that our consideration of the germ idea led us farther afield than a mere consideration of a theme or subject, or even of the problem--as we agreed to call the spark that makes the playlet go.
