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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
accord
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
begin
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
best
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
comedy
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From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
completeness
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
composition
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
design
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
down
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
eager
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
entertain
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
FirstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
fit
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
followed
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
following
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
full
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
germ
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
go
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
idea
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if the latter, "_Should_ I write a serious playlet?"
impossible
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
inevitable
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
inquire
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From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
latter
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From this reading And if the latter, "_Should_ I write a serious playlet?"
lay
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
logical
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
momentary
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
month
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
out
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
plain
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
PLAYLET
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
precisely
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
precision
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
present
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
problem
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
rules
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
serious
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From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
some
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
stage
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
study
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
success
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
suggestions
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
two
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
vaudeville
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
vaudeville's
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
very
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
way
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
week
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
welcome
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
win
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From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
write
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From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
writers
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
WRITING
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From this reading WRITING THE PLAYLET While it is plain that no two writers ever have, nor ever will, go about writing a playlet in precisely the same way, and impossible as it is to lay down rules which may be followed with precision to inevitable success, I shall present some suggestions, following the logical order of composition.
year
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From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First, however, I must point out that you should study the vaudeville stage of _this week_, not of last year or even of last month, before you even entertain a germ idea for a playlet.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You should be sure before you begin even to think out your playlet, that its problem is in full accord with the very best, and that it will fit into vaudeville's momentary design with a completeness that will win for it an eager welcome.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
