Question

Identify the intended meaning of each of the following phrases from the excerpt.

"a heav'nly image" =

"all Arabia breathes" =

"The Tortoise here and the Elephant" =

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Answer 1

( a heav'nly image)-1. the apparition of a goodness, the reflection of the sylph ariel, Belinda's reflection in the mirror, Belinda's image of her suitor
(all Arabia breathes)-2. a piece of satin from arabia, perfume imported from arabia, spices of arabia, a book of arabia tales
(The Tortoise here and the elephant)-3. Combs of a variety of shapes and sizes,
a box with impressions of tortoises and elephants, different colored boxes holding cosmetic accessories, Combs made from tortoise shell and elephant tusk.