Re: a burlesque biography3
no, it's a figure of speech meaning all through the year.
Quote:had infinite sport with: What does the author mean?
it means he greatly enjoyed, or constantly practiced.
Quote:He gave such satisfaction: Does it mean "he was satisfied with his work" ?
no, it means he did his work so well, his employers were always satisfied.
Quote:was through with: finish?
yes
Quote:fellow-artists: Is this word's original meaning an artist? Or a prisoner(so here it is a parable)?
it means prisoner, but it's not a parable. he's using artist sarcastically to mean someone who is skillful with his hands.
Quote:benevolent secret society: What is a benevolent secret society by its original meaning?
he might be referring to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, or similar respectable organizations like the Freemasons.
Quote:wore his hair short: Does this mean his hair is always short?
no, it means his hair was always cut before it became long.
Quote:he was so regular: Does this mean he was a regular clerk in the government literally?
no. i'm not sure exactly what this means, but i think it means he was very dependable.
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