Chapter VII

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From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

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From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

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

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

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From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

past form of “hash” — chop up

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

in an impartial manner

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

a small worthless amount

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

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From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

a person who carries a message

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

participate in games or sport

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

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From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading [Footnote 29: See the protest against "skee-yi," "blee-yew," "kee-yind," "dis-gyee-ise," for "sky," "blue," "kind," "disguise."]

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

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

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

moral weakness

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

-ing form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

having been warmed up

From this reading * * * * * _Punch_ says of the English theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of London about _ten_ new pieces; the rest being hashed, fricasseed, devilled, warmed up, from old stock brought from France or stolen from the manufactory of Bentley and others!"

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

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Censure is impartially bestowed on home-made and imported specimens of the Newgate drama--_Jack Sheppard_ and _Madame Lafarge_.[30] Of the latter we read that besides being revolting it was "disgusting and filthy."

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

From this reading _Galignani's Messenger_ says of the French theatre:-- "There were produced in 1842 at the different theatres of Paris, 191 new pieces."

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

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The play is compared, to its great disadvantage, with _The Beggar's Opera_, which is defended as being "real satire and not wallowing in vice."