adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
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 PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
BURLESQUEnounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
COMEDYnounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
dovetailing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
NakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
ONE-ACT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
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 PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
PUTTINGnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
TABnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
TOGETHERadverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
TruthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
UnlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But there is one time when even the amateur may write a musical comedy--when he has a great idea.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I do not mean the average musical comedy idea--I mean such an idea as that which made "The Naked Truth" so successful.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Although this would appear to be clear from the discussion of the elements in the preceding chapter, I want to make it even more emphatic by saying that more than once I have written a musical comedy act for the "small time" in a few hours--and have then spent weeks dovetailing it to fit the musical numbers introduced and whipping the whole act into the aspect of a "production."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PUTTING TOGETHER THE ONE-ACT MUSICAL COMEDY WITH HINTS ON MAKING THE BURLESQUE TAB Unless you have a definite order to write a one-act musical comedy, it would seem, from the comparatively small part the writer has in the final effect, that the novice had better not write the musical comedy at all.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And in the hope that you may possess such an idea, I offer a few hints that may prove helpful in casting your idea into smooth musical comedy form.
