Chapter XX

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From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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From this reading 1818 to 1823.

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From this reading 1818 to 1823.

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From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

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

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

set up or found

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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 his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

immediately past

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

something that is lost

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

in the recent past

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

pay back

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

something that remunerates

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He looked forward, however, to the next season at Sadler's Wells, in the hope that some success might repay a portion of the money he had already lost.

a male human offspring

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

not in physical motion

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading 1818 to 1823.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

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

From this reading The opening of Sadler's Wells[72] was attended by many difficulties and embarrassments.

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

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

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 Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading By his six weeks' excursion in 1818, Grimaldi cleared 682_l._ 12_s._ but the disastrous result of the Sadler's Wells season, and the expenditure of ready money in the purchase of his shares, swallowed up nearly the whole of his gains in the provinces--so that notwithstanding his great success and the enormous sums he had so recently acquired, the autumn of 1818 found him still poor, and entirely dependent on his salary for support.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Profit and Loss--Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden--His last engagement at Sadler's Wells--Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion--Alarming state of his health--His engagement at the Coburg--The liberality of Mr. Harris--Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden--He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success--Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn.