Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

anew

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It can show us cathedrals within and without.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

having a base

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading It can show us cathedrals within and without.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

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From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

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From this reading It can reproduce fairy dells.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It can give every ripple of the lily-pond.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It can give every ripple of the lily-pond.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

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From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

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From this reading It can give every ripple of the lily-pond.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

not any; not one

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

according to the clock

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

relating to photography or obtained by using photography

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

any competition

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading It can reproduce fairy dells.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading It can give every ripple of the lily-pond.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It can show us cathedrals within and without.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

carry out

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

characterized by variety

From this reading Just as the Action Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the race down the high-road, just as the Intimate Motion Picture has its photographic basis in the close-up interior scene, so the Photoplay of Splendor, in its four forms, is based on the fact that the kinetoscope can take in the most varied of out-of-door landscapes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It can show us cathedrals within and without.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It can show us cathedrals within and without.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MOTION PICTURE OF FAIRY SPLENDOR Again, kind reader, let us assume it is eight o'clock in the evening, for purposes of future climax which you no doubt anticipate.