used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
broadensverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənz/
third-person singular of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
darkens
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From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
DURANDE
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From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
DÉRUCHETTE
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From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The soul is the reality of our existence.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The soul is the reality of our existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Strictly speaking, the human visage is a mask.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The soul is the reality of our existence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
PRATTLEverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
simulacrumnoun
an insubstantial or vague semblance
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The soul is the reality of our existence.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Strictly speaking, the human visage is a mask.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Strictly speaking, the human visage is a mask.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Strictly speaking, the human visage is a mask.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The true man is that which exists under what is called man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DURANDE AND DÉRUCHETTE I PRATTLE AND SMOKE The human body might well be regarded as a mere simulacrum; but it envelopes our reality, it darkens our light, and broadens the shadow in which we live.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If that being, which thus exists sheltered and secreted behind that illusion which we call the flesh, could be approached, more than one strange revelation would be made.
