used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
move towards
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
ArtistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
benedictions
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From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/
third-person singular of “bestow” — present
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
BOMB-SHELL
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From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
criticising
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From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The paper's publishing day is Thursday.
EncorenounUS /ˈɑːnkɔːr/
an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The paper's publishing day is Thursday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
music-hall
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From this reading The _Encore_ is the Times of the music-hall world.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
paper'snounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
possessive form of “paper” — a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper's publishing day is Thursday.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The paper's publishing day is Thursday.
sparely
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From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOMB-SHELL Clarence had called at the offices of the _Encore_ on a Friday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It casts its curses here, bestows its benedictions (sparely) there.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The paper's publishing day is Thursday.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The _Encore_ is the Times of the music-hall world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
VarietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The _Encore_ criticising the latest action of the Variety Artists' Federation is the nearest modern approach to Jove hurling the thunderbolt.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The _Encore_ is the Times of the music-hall world.
