23
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From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
Boshman
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From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
cannot
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From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
give a description of
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
Don't
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From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
EDnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
enwrappedadjective
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE POWER OF HE.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
Leonora
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From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
mage
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From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POWER OF HE.
and nothing more
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF HE.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
PUBLISHERnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
express in words
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
unusual or striking
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
that's
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From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POWER OF HE.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day Leonora, the Boshman, and I returned to the home of the mage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Don't give it away, but that's what I mean.--ED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
yellowishadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He stood before us, a tall thin figure enwrapped in yellowish, strange garments, of a singular and perfumed character--spicy in fact--which produced upon me a feeling which I cannot attempt to describe, and which I can only vaguely hint at by saying that the whole form conveyed to me the notion of _something wrapped up_.[23]
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [23] The public will say, so is your meaning.--PUBLISHER.
