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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afield
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agreed
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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.
application
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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
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call
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chapter
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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.
completenounUS /complete/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
consideration
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creeping
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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.
developed
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direction
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discussed
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dramatic
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element
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ELEMENTS
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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.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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expanded
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expression
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farther
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firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
form
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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.
formal
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germ
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given
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go
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grow
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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.
how
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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?
idea
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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.
led
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logical
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made
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makes
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mere
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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.
playlet
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PLOT
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preceding
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problem
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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.
recall
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samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
satisfaction
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saw
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see
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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.
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.
solved
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spark
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STRUCTURAL
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subject
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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.
theme
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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 /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
