used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
(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 Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
LIKENESSnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading THE SPEAKING LIKENESS.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
MasefieldnounUS /ˈmeɪzfiːld/
English poet (1878-1967)
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
Nostalgo
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From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE SPEAKING LIKENESS.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPEAKING LIKENESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond all question there lay the embodiment of the famous Nostalgo poster.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The amazing hideous cleverness of it had struck the popular imagination, the artistic side of it had appealed to those of culture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Masefield looked at the figure on the pavement in a dazed kind of way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading London had been discussing the mystery of the poster for weeks already.
