Chapter XXIX

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From this reading In 1859 I returned to the United States.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

anew

From this reading RICHARD’S HIMSELF AGAIN.

a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin; eyes are usually pink

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

next to; at the side of

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

unvarying in nature

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

twice as great or many

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

a social unit living together

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

set up or found

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

a gay festivity

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

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

From this reading RICHARD’S HIMSELF AGAIN.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading In 1859 I returned to the United States.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

immediately past

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

information about recent and important events

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the act of buying

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

a result

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In 1859 I returned to the United States.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading RICHARD’S HIMSELF AGAIN.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

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

From this reading In 1859 I returned to the United States.

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 AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

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

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

male cat

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading In 1859 I returned to the United States.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading These things all afforded me a liberal commission, and thus, by constant and earnest effort, I made much money, besides what I derived from the Tom Thumb exhibitions, my lectures, and other enterprises.

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

From this reading During my last visit abroad I had secured many novelties for the Museum, including the Albino Family, which I engaged at Amsterdam, and Thiodon’s mechanical theatre, which I found at Southampton, beside purchasing many curiosities.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading AT HOME--EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE CLOCK DEBTS--A RASCALLY PROPOSITION--BARNUM ON HIS FEET AGAIN--RE-PURCHASE OF THE MUSEUM--A GALA DAY--MY RECEPTION BY MY FRIENDS--THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES--HOW I WADED ASHORE--PROMISES TO THE PUBLIC--THE PUBLIC RESPONSE--MUSEUM VISITORS--THE RECEIPTS DOUBLED--HOW THE PRESS RECEIVED THE NEWS OF RESTORATION--THE SYCOPHANTS--OLD AND FAST FRIENDS--ROBERT BONNER--CONSIDERATION AND COURTESY OF CREDITORS--THE BOSTON SATURDAY EVENING GAZETTE AGAIN--ANOTHER WORD FOR BARNUM.