Chapter XVII

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From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

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From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

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From this reading 1812 to 1816.

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From this reading 1812 to 1816.

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From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

later than; following

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

official approval

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

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From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

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From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

to an extreme degree

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

playful humor

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

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From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

English poet (born in 1930)

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

(of weather or climate) severe

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

not any; not one

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

above and across; more than

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

not used up

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

something that remunerates

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

a male human offspring

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

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

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A Clergyman's Dinner-party at Bath--First Appearance of Grimaldi's Son, and Death of his old Friend, Mr. Hughes--Grimaldi plays at three Theatres on one night, and has his Salary stopped for his pains--His severe illness--Second journey to Bath--Davidge, "Billy Coombes," and the Chest--Facetiousness of the aforesaid Billy.

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

From this reading 1812 to 1816.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

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

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He remained in this part of the country during five weeks, playing four nights in every week at Bath, and the remaining two at Bristol.

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

From this reading By this trip he realized 287_l._-125_l._ for salary, and 162_l._ for benefits; but although it was a lucrative expedition, it was by no means a pleasant one, the weather being exceedingly inclement, and he being compelled to return to Bath every evening after the performances at Bristol were over.

in or at the place that

From this reading Two days after his arrival in Bath he appeared at the theatre, where he was fortunate enough to elicit the warmest applause and approbation from a crowded audience; nor was he less successful at Bristol, the theatre being completely filled every night he performed.