Chapter XXI

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From this reading 1823 to 1827.

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From this reading 1823 to 1827.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

an occurrence of something

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

unvarying in nature

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

agreeably diverting

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

divisible by two

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

without good reason

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

the act of managing something

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

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

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

not any; not one

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

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

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

an amount of time

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

not used up

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

term of address for a man

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

a male human offspring

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

a state of acute pain

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

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

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

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

From this reading 1823 to 1827.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

not necessary

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Bearing these circumstances in mind, we shall follow Grimaldi's example in this particular, and study in the remaining pages of his life to touch as lightly as we can upon the heavy catalogue of his calamities, and to lay no unnecessary stress upon this cheerless portion of his existence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

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 His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

at the time that

From this reading A tale of unmitigated suffering, even when that suffering be mental, possesses but few attractions for the reader; but when, as in this case, a large portion of it is physical, it loses even the few attractions which the former would possess, and grows absolutely distasteful.

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

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading His great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son--He is compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, and is succeeded by him--New Speculation at Sadler's Wells--Changes in the System of Management, and their results--Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness.

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

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading From the period at which we have now arrived, down to within a year or so of his death, Grimaldi experienced little or nothing but one constant succession of afflictions and calamities, the pressure of which nearly bowed him to the earth; afflictions which it is painful to contemplate, and a detailed account of which would be neither instructive nor entertaining.