adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
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 Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
argotnounUS /ˈɑːrɡət/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
CHARACTERSnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
connoteverbUS /kəˈnoʊt/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
PLAYLETnoun
a short play
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
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 And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
programsnounUS /ˈproʊɡræmz/
plural of “program” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It is because of the suggestive advantage of having one word to express these various things that the single term "characters" is used as the title of this chapter.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Second, in the singular, it must connote what we all feel when we use the word in everyday life, as "he is a man of--good or bad--character."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYLET In this chapter the single word "character" must, of necessity, do duty to express three different things.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading First, by "characters," as used in the title, I mean what the programs sometimes more clearly express by the words "persons of the play."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And third, and also in the singular, I would also have it connote, in the argot of the stage, "a character actor," meaning one who presents a distinct type--as, say, a German character, or a French character.
