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.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
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.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
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.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
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.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
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.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
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.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
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.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
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.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
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.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable 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.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
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.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
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.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
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.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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?"
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt 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.
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.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
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.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
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.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
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.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And if the latter, "_Should_ I write a serious playlet?"
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
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.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
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.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
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.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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 /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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.
PLAYLETnoun
a short play
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/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
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.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
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.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
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.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
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.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
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.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
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.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
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.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
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.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
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.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
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.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
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.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
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.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
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.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
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.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading You should inquire of yourself first, "Is this a comedy or a serious playlet I am about to write?"
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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.
WRITINGnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
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.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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?"
