used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
a quantity of money
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
Analectanoun
a collection of excerpts from a literary work
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE SUBJECT CONTINUED.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
at any time
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
set up or found
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
JestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
not any; not one
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
ollanoun
leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
by chance
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
peruser
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From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
podrida
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From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE SUBJECT CONTINUED.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
Tarlton's
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From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBJECT CONTINUED.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They proved popular and easy reading, and did not exact much reflection on the part of the peruser or a large amount of literary skill in the compiler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No operation is perhaps simpler than the construction of a book out of a series of paragraphs found at intervals and strung together at random.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Tarlton’s Jests_ seems to have led the way and set the fashion, and the press has been busy with such _olla podrida_ ever since.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The taste for these _Analecta_ grew with the supply.
