Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

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

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

given official approval to act

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

a group of people who work together

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

United States film actress (born in Canada) who starred in silent films (1893-1979)

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

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From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

possessing material wealth

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She it was the public came to see; so they were out, red-hot for Mary, and offering publicity and more money.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The little war was started.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Surely D. W. Griffith had less to do with Mary Pickford’s success than Mary Pickford herself!

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The little war was started.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

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

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIRST TWO-REELER Though the licensed picture companies--The General Film Group--kept a watchful eye on one another, each had pride in its own trademark and was satisfied with the little company of actors bringing it recognition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But the independent companies, now beginning to loom on the horizon, were looking with envying eyes on the rich harvest the licensed companies were reaping, and they figured that all they’d need, to do as well, would be some of their well-trained actors, especially those of Mr. Griffith’s quite famous little organization.