past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
(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 the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
(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 the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
put or send forth
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
without doubt or question
From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
at any time
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
HieroglyphicsnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks/
plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
an opening into or through something
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
not any; not one
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
and nothing more
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
Photoplay
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From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
To recall to mind.
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
an educational institution
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
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 The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading For this feature alone, despite many defects of the film, it should be studied in every art school in America.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
Swimmin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is admitted in theory in all the studios now, though the only film of the kind ever produced of general popular success was The Old Swimmin' Hole, acted by Charles Ray.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole story was clearly and beautifully told by Photoplay Hieroglyphics.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If I remember, there was not one word on the screen, after the cast of characters was given.
the words that are spoken
From this reading the one preceding is that the fewer words printed on the screen the better, and that the ideal film has no words printed on it at all, but is one unbroken sheet of photography.
