used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
architecture-in-motion
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From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
for the reason that
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
the organ of sight
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
FilmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
moving swiftly
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
a state of high honor
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
the act of departing
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
highest in quality
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
Griffith'snounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
possessive form of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
how
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From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
IntolerancenounUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəns/
impatience with annoyances
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So likewise, and in kind, any picture of a tossing ship.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
in like or similar manner
From this reading So likewise, and in kind, any picture of a tossing ship.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
march in a procession
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
in motion
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
and nothing more
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
a human being
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
re-illustrated
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From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest was news.
seagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
transport commercially
From this reading So likewise, and in kind, any picture of a tossing ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
SplendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading about the Splendor Pictures, in chapters five, six, and seven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading So likewise, and in kind, any picture of a tossing ship.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
war-towers
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From this reading The most superb example of architecture-in-motion in the commercial history of the films is the march of the moving war-towers against the walls of Babylon in Griffith's Intolerance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is an element constantly re-illustrated in a magnificent but fragmentary way by the News Films.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Any picture of a seagull flying so close to the camera that it becomes as large as a flying machine, or any flying machine made by man and photographed in epic flight captures the eye because it is architecture and in motion, motion which is the mysterious fourth dimension of its grace and glory.
which person or people
From this reading But Griffith is the only person so far who has known how to put a fighting soul into a moving tower.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The only real war that has occurred in the films with the world's greatest war going on outside was Griffith's War Against Babylon.
