used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared and lived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared and lived.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
JOANNA
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From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
JOANNA's
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From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It appeared and lived.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
not any; not one
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
Reticulenoun
a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
Spinster's
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From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
whereof
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From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Many are the tales concerning JOANNA's flashing wit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Spinster's Reticule_, for so the name ran, came forth with no blare of journalistic trumpets challenging approval from the towers of critical sagacity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But between its cardboard covers the bruised heart of JOANNA beats before the world.
a late time of life
From this reading There appeared many years back, in a modest shape that excited small interest amongst the reviewing herd, a booklet whereof the title furnished little if any indication to the contents.
