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Rpsh Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Bilbo drew his hand over his eyes

I have never called you one,' Gandalf answered. 'And I am not one either. I am not trying to rob you, but to help you. I wish you would trust me, as you used.' He turned away, and the shadow passed. He seemed to dwindle again to an old grey man, bent and troubled.
Bilbo drew his hand over his eyes. I am sorry,' he said. 'But I felt so
***. And yet it would be a relief in a way not to be bothered with it any more.

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rpsh Bilbo drew his hand over his eyes It is a gesture of exhaustion after an effort; he has just wrestled with the power of the ring.

— Mister Micawber

  • rpsh Bilbo drew his hand over his eyes It is a gesture of exhaustion after an effort; he has just wrestled with the power of the ring.
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rpshBilbo drew his hand over his eyes
It is a gesture of exhaustion after an effort; he has just wrestled with the power of the ring.
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I can comprehend the whole sentence, but I don't know the concrete motion of it. So does it mean that Bilbo stare at the ring greedy and desired,but he restrain himself and retract hishand.
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No, the ring exhibited its power over Bilbo by eliciting his selfishness and paranoia, but that passed (through Bilbo's effort. we presume) and he wiped over his eyes or brow as a gesture of exhaustion and relief. It is merely a stylized gesture.
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Just like rubbing his eyes. Is it right?
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rpshJust like rubbing his eyes. Is it right?
Yes, if that gesture to you represents the feelings I have just suggested.
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OK! I get it! Thanks a bunch!
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