1921
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From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
1922
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From this reading Darien, 20 January, 1922.
20
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From this reading Darien, 20 January, 1922.
22
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From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
abridgedadjectiveUS /əˈbrɪdʒd/
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
for the reason that
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
BURTONnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
COCKAIGNEnoun
(Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
Darien
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From this reading Darien, 20 January, 1922.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
first-hand
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From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
INCnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading LINDA LEE INC.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Darien, 20 January, 1922.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading LINDA LEE INC.
LINDA
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From this reading LINDA LEE INC.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
McCall's
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From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
motion-picture
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From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
not any; not one
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
PAYNE
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From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
present-dayadjective
belonging to the present time
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
seriallyadverb
in a serial manner
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Under the title of THE COAST OF COCKAIGNE, an abridged version of this story was published serially, during the Winter of 1921-22, in McCall's Magazine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The incidents related in illustration of present-day methods of motion-picture production are, on the other hand, with one minor exception, drawn from first-hand observation in the California studios.
produce a literary work
From this reading To HARRY PAYNE BURTON because he made me write it There are no portraits of living persons in the following pages.
