pop
v.— «He now has more cachet than David Letterman or Jay Leno. In the parlance of TV industry hacks, Stewart has “popped”—like a Roman candle.» —“Jon Stewart, seriously, here to stay” by Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle (California) Oct. 29, 204. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Book recommendations and the art of apology. Martha and Grant share some good reads, including an opinionated romp through English grammar, a Spanish-language adventure novel, an account of 19th-century dictionary wars, and a gorgeously illustrated...
Liam in San Francisco, California, emailed to share a passage from Donna Tartt’s novel, The Secret History (Bookshop|Amazon). It’s a sensuous description of the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn in Vermont. This is part of a complete...