In an episodic manner; in episodes.

inscriptions collectively / the study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones

An inscription, especially on a building. / A literary quotation placed at the beginning of a book or other text.

(transitive) To provide (a literary work) with an epigraph.

An epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation.

In a manner suggestive of an epigram.

(Internet slang) Utter, total failure, especially where success should have been reasonably expected.

plural of epic fail

An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

Of or relating to an epic. / Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character / (colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.