Chapter XXII

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From this reading 1828 to 1836.

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From this reading 1828 to 1836.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

speak to

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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 Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

immediately past

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

a woman of refinement

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

give an incentive for action

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

a male human offspring

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

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

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading 1828 to 1836.

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

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

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From this reading Mr. James Wallack arranged everything, and exerted himself as much as he could have done if the night had been his own.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

which person or people

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The three gentlemen who were mentioned in conjunction with Miss Kelly, in the course of the last chapter, exerted themselves with so much energy, that Grimaldi's benefit far exceeded his most sanguine expectations.

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From this reading The farewell benefit at Drury Lane--Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address--The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication--Miserable career and death of his son--His wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London--His retirement.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In addition to the most effective company of the theatre, were secured the services of Miss Kelly, and Madam Fearon;[90] Miss Fanny Ayton, Miss Love,[91] Mathews, Keeley, and Bartley, besides an immense number of pantomime performers, who crowded to offer their aid, and among whom were--Barnes, Southby, Ridgway and his two sons, and young Grimaldi.