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Word of the day

Cachinnation: loud, unrestrained, and often convulsive or immoderate laughter

“…like a corridor in some Bluebeard’s castle.”

Huh…some vague foreshadowing lol….

I derive a whole lot of pleasure from Mr. Brocklehurst’s humiliation. Even if it’s only in passing.

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Effluvium (noun) - an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge.

Not to be that lqbtq reader…but I’m picking up some sapphic undertones when she describes her dear friend. Maybe I’m projecting modern takes onto something most decidedly not modern, but I’m getting those vibes.

I know Mr. Brocklehurst is written to be pious, but it frankly seems he utilizes religion as a way to abuse children under his care 😑 god forbid the children don’t go hungry

Word of the day:

Moiety (noun, formal, technical)
1. Each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided
2. A part or portion, especially a lesser share.

Word of the day:

Hebdomadal (adjective, formal) - weekly (used especially of organizations that meet weekly)