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Sartor Resartus

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.
Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?
Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?
Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.
Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.
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Sartor Resartus

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of Sartor Resartus is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.
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Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?
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Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?
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Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.
/ˈaʊər prəˈfesər laɪk ˈʌðər ˈmɪstɪks ˈweðər dɪˈlɪriəs ɔːr ˌɪnˈspaɪərd ɡɪvz æn ˈedətər ɪˈnʌf tuː duː/
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Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

chimerical adjective US /kɪˈmerəkəl/

being or relating to or like a chimera

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

expansions noun US /ɪkˈspænʃənz/

plural of “expansion” — the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

Mystics noun US /ˈmɪstɪks/

plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension

From this reading “Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.”

purport verb US /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

questionable adjective US /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/

subject to question

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

reflex noun US /ˈriːfleks/

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading “Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?”

streaks noun US /striːks/

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

unfolding noun US /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/

a developmental process

From this reading “The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.”

All words in this reading · 92

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

all-comprehending

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

all-confounding

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

Asphodelnoun

any of various chiefly Mediterranean plants of the genera Asphodeline and Asphodelus having linear leaves and racemes of white or pink or yellow flowers

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/

a light shade of blue

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

beatificadjective

experiencing or bestowing celestial joy

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

chimericaladjectiveUS /kɪˈmerəkəl/

being or relating to or like a chimera

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

ClothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

cloud-capt

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

criesnounUS /kraɪz/

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/

experiencing delirium

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

dizzier

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

EditornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

Elysianadjective

relating to the Elysian Fields

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

EveradverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

expansionsnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃənz/

plural of “expansion” — the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

heightsnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

Hell-on-Earth

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

leadsnounUS /liːdz/

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

loomings

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

marlnoun

a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

MysticsnounUS /ˈmɪstɪks/

plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

Pandemonian

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/

subject to question

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

reflexnounUS /ˈriːfleks/

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

streaksnounUS /striːks/

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/

a developmental process

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Ever higher and dizzier are the heights he leads us to; more piercing, all-comprehending, all-confounding are his views and glances.

wayfarernoun

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading Is that a real Elysian brightness, cries many a timid wayfarer, or the reflex of Pandemonian lava?

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Our Professor, like other Mystics, whether delirious or inspired, gives an Editor enough to do.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

yellow-burning

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From this reading Is it of a truth leading us into beatific Asphodel meadows, or the yellow-burning marl of a Hell-on-Earth?

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading The Philosophy of Clothes is now to all readers, as we predicted it would do, unfolding itself into new boundless expansions, of a cloud-capt, almost chimerical aspect, yet not without azure loomings in the far distance, and streaks as of an Elysian brightness; the highly questionable purport and promise of which it is becoming more and more important for us to ascertain.

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