We define a pattern as a valid GP subtree that might contain wild characters [i.e. wildcards] in any of its nodes.

She’s a tall, thin woman who, whilst wearing glasses, has disappointingly opted against a half-moon style over which she could peer schoolmistress-like at overly exuberant brides. It is a mystery; why do truly miserable, unhelpful people choose to make their living in jobs that are completely reliant on their ability to be friendly and provide a service? In this case, I can only guess that some past trauma has left her with some Miss Havisham-esque compulsion towards bridalwear.

What I've seen of Fox is (check all that apply) boring, stupid, deliberately misleading, venal, bloviative, desperate. But, of course, I've only been able to stomach so much of that before having to watch something more wholesome, like Nip/Tuck (also, of course, on a Fox network!).

Have a nice day, Mr Perelman! said the cabbie. Listen! he said, Don't poke your nose into my affairs. I'll have the kind of day I want to.