Chapter XIX

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From this reading 1817 to 1818.

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From this reading 1817 to 1818.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

tolerating without protest

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

later than; following

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

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From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

coins made of gold

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

something that is lost

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

for a short time

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

term of address for a man

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

propel through the air

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

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

From this reading 1817 to 1818.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

up to a particular time

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

precisely as stated

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

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

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

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 Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.

at the time that

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Still, as it was uncertain whether he might not be wanted at a few days' notice, he was fearful of accepting any provincial engagement of more than a week's duration.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Grimaldi need not have hastened back to town with so much expedition, for he was not in request at Covent Garden, as it turned out, until November, and then only for a night or two in "La Perouse."

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

From this reading Sadler's Wells was closed when he reached London, after a season which had entailed a very severe loss on the proprietors; the balance against whom was so heavy, as to cause it to be rumoured that one more such season would throw a few of the shares into new hands, which in reality shortly afterwards occurred.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells--Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine--Production of Baron Munchausen--Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon, and put his hand out--Gold Snuff-box, Sir Godfrey Webster, and the Duke of York.