Chapter VII

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From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

later than; following

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

anew

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a quantity of money

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

any thing at all

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

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

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

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From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

someone who works underwater

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

take in liquids

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

take in solid food

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

abstaining from food

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

from a financial point of view

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

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

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the act of inducing hypnosis

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

without respect

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

full of life and energy

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the act of managing something

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

above and across; more than

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

on the contrary

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

the act of receiving

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

plural of “salary” — something that remunerates

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

a large number or amount

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

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

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

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

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

precisely as stated

From this reading This famous place of amusement used to be known irreverently in the profession as the “Pro.’s Casual Ward,” on account of the very meagre salaries ruling there.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Returning to London after my exciting experiences at Cheriton Fair Ground, I got into rather low water financially, and was glad to accept an engagement at thirty shillings a week at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

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

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading Those drawing over that amount were paid by cheque, which they had to cross the road to the bank to cash.

which person or people

From this reading At the time I went there it was the custom of the management to pay in cash those artistes who were in receipt of anything under £2 a week.

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.

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

From this reading THE TRICK THAT FAILED Back in London--At the Westminster Aquarium--“The Pro.’s Casual Ward”--Zæo’s Maze--“Oriental beauties from the Far East-End of London”--“Fake” side-shows--A “fasting lady’s” prodigious appetite--A lively subject for a coffin--I sell conjuring tricks to visitors--“Uncle” Ritchie--An audience of one-- Annie Luker, the champion lady high diver--I find myself barred from the Aquarium--The mysterious voice in the maze--Mr. Ritchie investigates--And Mr. Wieland scores--Penny-gaffing in London--Working the shops--Sham hypnotism--How to eat coal and candles--And drink paraffin oil--The box trick again --Venice in Newcastle--I offer a £1000 prize--The trick that failed--My first engagement in a regular “hall”--My absent-minded partner.