1794
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From this reading 1794 to 1797.
1797
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From this reading 1794 to 1797.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
(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 Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
BurglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
elicitingverbUS /ɪˈlɪsətɪŋ/
-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
Embrocationnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
GangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
assemble or get together
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
Grimaldi
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From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
Grimaldi's
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From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
the local environment
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
Pentonville
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From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
soundingsnounUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋz/
plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
required or under orders
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another circumstance which puzzled the lady mother more than all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1794 to 1797.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various hints and soundings, and indirect inquiries, were the consequence, but they were far from eliciting the truth; he was ill, fatigued by constant exertion in difficult parts, and that was all that his friends could gather from him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
which person or people
From this reading It is scarcely to be supposed that such a sudden and complete change in the merry genius of the theatre could escape the observation of those around him, far less of his mother, who, as he had been her constant and affectionate companion, observed him with anxious solicitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grimaldi falls in love--His success--He meets with an accident, which brings the Reader acquainted with that invaluable specific, "Grimaldi's Embrocation"--He rises gradually in his Profession--The Pentonville Gang of Burglars.
