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Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1809 to 1812.
Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.
On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.
Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.
Malcolm Mr. Claremont.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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1809 to 1812.
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Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.
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On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.
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Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.
/ˈdʌŋkən kɪŋ ʌv ˈskɑːtlənd ˈmɪstər ˈtʃæpmən/
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Malcolm Mr. Claremont.

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Berkeley noun US /ˈbɜːrkli/

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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casts noun US /kæsts/

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading “On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.”

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Chapman noun US /ˈtʃæpmən/

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading “Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.”

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Embarrassments noun US /ɪmˈberəsmənts/

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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Gloucester noun US /ˈɡlɑːstər/

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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Macbeth noun US /məkˈbeθ/

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading “On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.”

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Quaker noun US /ˈkweɪkər/

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading “On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.”

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Sauce noun US /sɔːs/

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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Apple Pie noun + noun

pie (with a top crust) containing sliced apples and sugar

In this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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first appearance adjective + noun

the act of beginning something new

In this reading “Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.”

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All words in this reading · 63

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1809

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From this reading 1809 to 1812.

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1812

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From this reading 1809 to 1812.

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18th

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From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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afterpiecenoun

a brief dramatic piece (usually comic) presented after a play

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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ApplenounUS /ˈæpəl/

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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castsnounUS /kæsts/

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.

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Cheltenham

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From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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Claremont

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From this reading Malcolm Mr. Claremont.

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ClownnounUS /klaʊn/

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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Covent

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From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.

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EmbarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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FishnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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Grimaldi's

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From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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Malcolm

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From this reading Malcolm Mr. Claremont.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.

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musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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OpeningnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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PienounUS /paɪ/

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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RowsnounUS /roʊz/

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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SaucenounUS /sɔːs/

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Duncan, King of Scotland Mr. Chapman.

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SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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Shakspeare's

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From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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TemporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 1809 to 1812.

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tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Opening of the new Covent Garden Theatre--The Great O. P. Rows--Grimaldi's first appearance as Clown in the public streets--Temporary Embarrassments--Great success at Cheltenham and Gloucester--He visits Berkeley Castle and is introduced to Lord Byron--Fish Sauce and Apple Pie.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On the 18th of September in this year, the new theatre in Covent Garden opened with Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth and the musical afterpiece of The Quaker, with the following casts:-- MACBETH.

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Chapter 16 of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi by Joseph Grimaldi holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 16 holds 170 sentences of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi

Words and structures a reader meets early in Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Price
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Boards
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Greatest
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Plague
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