something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION The outline is complete.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
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 Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
IntimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION The outline is complete.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now to reënforce it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now to reënforce it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION The outline is complete.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
photoplay
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From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
Photoplays
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From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
reënforce
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From this reading Now to reënforce it.
SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION
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From this reading SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION The outline is complete.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
SplendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Action Films might be called the red section; Intimate Motion Pictures, being colder and quieter, might be called blue; and Splendor Photoplays called yellow, since that is the hue of pageants and sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCULPTURE-IN-MOTION The outline is complete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now to reënforce it.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Another way of showing the distinction is to review the types of gesture.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Pictures of Action Intimacy and Splendor are the foundation colors in the photoplay, as red, blue, and yellow are the basis of the rainbow.
