Chapter III

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From this reading Hallam, failed in 1750, and the theatre was closed.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

later than; following

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE AMERICAN THEATRE.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Hallam, failed in 1750, and the theatre was closed.

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

carefully weighed

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

grow worse

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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 Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Hallam, failed in 1750, and the theatre was closed.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

a state of high honor

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

possessive form of “goodman” — United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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From this reading Hallam, failed in 1750, and the theatre was closed.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

immediately past

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

on one occasion

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

create (as an entity)

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

with speed

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

past form of “scalp” — sell illegally, as on the black market

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

not in physical motion

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN THEATRE.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN THEATRE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

in the direction of

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

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From this reading It declined so rapidly after Garrick deserted it that its manager, Wm.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Hallam at once turned his thoughts toward America as a field in which his fortune might be replenished,--English actors and managers still look upon this country as an El Dorado,--and so he consulted with his brother Lewis Hallam, a comedian, and the two came to the conclusion to organize a company and run the risk of being scalped by what they considered the liberal but bloodthirsty tomahawk-wielding citizens of the New World.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Good-natured, rosy-cheeked, cheerful little Davy Garrick, as Dr. Johnson called the tragedian, was in the zenith of his glory at the Drury Lane, London, about the middle of the last century, and Goodman's Fields, which had cradled the wonderful actor, was in its decline.