used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
acumennounUS /əˈkjuːmən/
a tapering point
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
admissibleadjectiveUS /ədˈmɪsəbəl/
deserving to be admitted
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
alembicnoun
an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
analyticaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
customarilyadverbUS /ˌkʌstəˈmerəli/
by custom; according to common practice
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
EDITORIALadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
FORMULATIONnounUS /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪʃən/
a substance prepared according to a formula
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
ipsissimis
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From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
jest-book
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From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
go across or through
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
SOPHISTICATEDadjectiveUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪtɪd/
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
plural of “story” — 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 FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The cue having been given, it does not demand much analytical acumen to discern in the majority of entries in a jest-book the hand behind the scenes, the artist’s touch.
TREATMENTnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
unmanufactured
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From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
verbis
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From this reading The best artificial anecdote in point of structure is apt to be edited material, and does not come to our hands, as a rule, _ipsissimis verbis_, or in the stage of raw unmanufactured goods.
VERSIONSnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading FORMULATION OF THE JEST--EDITORIAL TREATMENT OF STORIES--SOPHISTICATED VERSIONS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For jokes are customarily delivered by the author rough, as it were, from the quarry, and before they are admissible into type have to undergo certain occult scientific processes known to experts--have to pass through the alembic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The literary formulation of the Jest, though it seems to be a matter which should go without saying, is, on the contrary, an aspect of the inquiry which presents itself least of all to the mind of the student.
