Chapter I

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

a theatrical performer

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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 _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading Annie Lee.

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

of surpassing excellence

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a young female

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

possessive form of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Annie Lee.

archaic terms for army

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)

From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a form of address for a man

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

possessive form of “murphy” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

United States actress (born in Russia) (1879-1945)

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

and nothing more

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

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

From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

United States writer and poet (1809-1849)

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

possessive form of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a representation by picture or portraiture

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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 _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

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

From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

a Caucasian

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55

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From this reading From “Enoch Arden,” the first two-reel picture 103 Jeanie Macpherson, Frank Grandin, Linda Griffith and Wilfred Lucas in “Enoch Arden” 103 The vessel that was towed from San Pedro.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading From “Edgar Allan Poe” 70 Herbert Pryor, Linda Griffith, Violet Mersereau and Owen Moore in “The Cricket on the Hearth” 70 “Little Mary” portraying the type of heroine that won her a legion of admirers 71 Register of Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 71 Caudebec Inn at Cuddebackville 86

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading From “The Mended Lute,” made at Cuddebackville 86 Frank Powell, Mr. Griffith’s first $10-a-day actor, with Marion Leonard in “Fools of Fate” 86 Richard Barthelmess with Nazimova in “War Brides” 87 From “Wark” to “work,” with only the difference of a vowel 102 Biograph’s one automobile 102

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Biograph Mutoscope of the murder of Stanford White 38 The first Biograph Girl, Florence Lawrence, in “The Barbarian” 39 From “The Politician’s Love Story” 39 The brilliant social world of early movie days 54 “Murphy’s,” where members of Biograph’s original stock company consumed hearty breakfasts 55