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From this reading 1.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
DIALOGUEnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
PLAYLETnoun
a short play
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
playlet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
readieradjectiveUS /ˈrediər/
comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This is the whole secret of dialogue--speeches that fit well and are becoming.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This is the whole secret of dialogue--speeches that fit well and are becoming.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the whole secret of dialogue--speeches that fit well and are becoming.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
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 Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it is true that scenery is the habitation in which the playlet moves, that its problem is the heart beating with life, that the dramatic is the soul which shines with meaning through the whole, that plot is the playlet's skeleton which is covered by the flesh of the characters--then the dialogue is, indeed, merely a playlet's clothes.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Clothes do not make a man, but the world gives him a readier welcome who wears garments that fit well and are becoming.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading DIALOGUE IN THE PLAYLET We have now come to one of the least important elements of the playlet--yet a decorative element which wit and cleverness can make exceedingly valuable.
