15th
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From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
1798
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From this reading 1798 to 1801.
1801
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From this reading 1798 to 1801.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
anew
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
AmuletnounUS /ˈæmjələt/
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
the act of departing
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
psychological suffering
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Drury
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From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
EntertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
eschewedverbUS /ˌeˈʃuːd/
past form of “eschew” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
FeudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Grimaldi
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From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Grimaldi's
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From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
an established custom
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
HarlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
HughesnounUS /hjuːz/
English poet (born in 1930)
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Kemble
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From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
labours
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From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Lodoiska
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From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
Maidstone
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From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Manageressnoun
a woman manager
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
noblemen
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From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
something you have to do
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
PantomimenounUS /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
PartialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Pigeon-fancying
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From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
PoliteadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Sadler's
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From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Sheridan's
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From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
refrain from harming
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
TheatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1798 to 1801.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
WageringverbUS /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “wager” — stake on the outcome of an issue
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
Weymouth
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From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
at the time that
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Drury Lane opened for the season on the 15th of September, and Sadler's Wells closed ten days afterwards: but while the latter circumstance released Grimaldi from his arduous labours at one theatre, the former one did not tend to increase them at the other, for pantomime was again eschewed at Drury Lane, and "Blue Beard," "Feudal Times," and "Lodoiska" reigned paramount.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The summer passed pleasantly away, the whole of Grimaldi's spare time being devoted to the society of his wife and her parents, until the departure of the latter from London for Weymouth, of which theatre Mr. Hughes was the proprietor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Partiality of George the Third for Theatrical Entertainments--Sheridan's kindness to Grimaldi--His domestic affliction and severe distress--The production of Harlequin Amulet a new era in Pantomime--Pigeon-fancying and Wagering--His first Provincial Excursion with Mrs. Baker, the eccentric Manageress--John Kemble and Jew Davis, with a new reading--Increased success at Maidstone and Canterbury--Polite interview with John Kemble.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading It is worthy of remark, as a proof of the pleasure which George the Third derived from theatrical entertainments, that when the court were at Weymouth, he was in the habit of visiting the theatre at least four times a week; generally on such occasions commanding the performance, and taking with him a great number of the noblemen and ladies in his suite.
