1849
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From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
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 CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
Angeles
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From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
CaliforniansnounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjənz/
plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
findersnounUS /ˈfaɪndərz/
plural of “finder” — someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
coins made of gold
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
highest in quality
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
irresponsibilitynounUS /ˌɪrəspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
Los
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From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
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 Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Around Los Angeles the greatest and most characteristic moving picture colonies are being built.
in motion
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
outgrowthnounUS /ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
a natural consequence of development
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
photoplay
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From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
putting-up
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From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
Identical; not different.
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
slap-you-on-the-back
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From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They are Californians more literally than this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading This is the outgrowth of the fact that every type of the photoplay but the intimate is founded on some phase of the out-of-doors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each photoplay magazine has its California letter, telling of the putting-up of new studios, and the transfer of actors, with much slap-you-on-the-back personal gossip.
a late time of life
From this reading CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA The moving picture captains of industry, like the California gold finders of 1849, making colossal fortunes in two or three years, have the same glorious irresponsibility and occasional need of the sheriff.
