used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
for the reason that
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
Biograph
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From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
being one more than seven
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
McCutcheon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
MOVIEnounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
moviesnounUS /ˈmuːviz/
plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
Mutoscope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
and nothing more
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
a human being
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
pumpkinsnounUS /ˈpʌmpkənz/
plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
right-hand-man
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From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
a special situation
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Wally was quite “some pumpkins” around the studio--father’s right-hand-man--and then, too, he was a Broadway actor.
except if; if not
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the act of using
From this reading It was then the general idea of movie directors to use their families in the pictures.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As money was the only thing to be had out of the movies those days, why not get as much as possible while the getting was good?
which person or people
From this reading MOVIE ACTING DAYS--AND AN “IF” We called him “Old Man McCutcheon,” the genial, generous person who at this time directed the movies at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why “Old Man” I do not know, unless it was because he was slightly portly and the father of about eight children, the oldest being Wallace--“Wally” to his intimates.
