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    allusion

    US /əˈluʒən/

    ・

    UK /əˈlu:ʒn/

    C1
    n.NounImplied or indirect reference
    She made an allusion to her first marriage

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    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • with that person; and I beg that you will spare  me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead.”

      with that person; and I beg that you will spare  me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead.”

    • and I beg that you will spare me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead." "Tut, tut," said Mr.

      and I beg that you will spare me any allusion to one whom I regard as dead." "Tut, tut," said Mr.

    B1

    Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)

    47:34Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)
    • but I could only catch some allusion to a rat." THE CORONER "What did you understand by that?" WITNESS "It conveyed no meaning to me.

      but I could only catch some allusion to a rat." THE CORONER "What did you understand by that?" WITNESS "It conveyed no meaning to me.

    • "Witness: He mumbled a few words, but I could only catch some allusion to a rat.

      "Witness: He mumbled a few words, but I could only catch some allusion to a rat.

    B1

    Hidden History: DIABLO ft. Kripparrian

    05:28Hidden History: DIABLO ft. Kripparrian
    • One of the main antagonists, Mephisto, is an allusion to Mephistopheles, who came from the Faust legend and went on to be a huge part of German folklore, eventually becoming synonymous with the devil in that region.

      One of the main antagonists, Mephisto, is an allusion to Mephistopheles, who came from the Faust legend and went on to be a huge part of German folklore, eventually becoming synonymous with the devil in that region.

    • legends as well. One of the main antagonists, Mephisto, is an allusion to Mephistopheles,

      legends as well. One of the main antagonists, Mephisto, is an allusion to Mephistopheles,

    B2

    CNN’s first reactions to Trump’s State of the Union 2026

    09:11CNN’s first reactions to Trump’s State of the Union 2026
    • And for those at home who are wondering what exactly happened when Congressman Al Green, Democrat of Texas, why he was ejected, he was holding a sign saying, "Black people aren't apes," an allusion to the video that President Trump tweeted a few days ago in which President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were, in fact, depicted as apes.

      And for those at home who are wondering what exactly happened when Congressman Al Green, Democrat of Texas, why he was ejected, he was holding a sign saying, "Black people aren't apes," an allusion to the video that President Trump tweeted a few days ago in which President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were, in fact, depicted as apes.

    • And for those at home who are wondering what exactly happened when Congressman Al Green, Democrat of Texas, why he was ejected, he was holding a sign saying, quote, black people aren't apes, an allusion to the video that President Trump tweeted a few days ago in which President Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama were in fact depicted as apes.

      And for those at home who are wondering what exactly happened when Congressman Al Green, Democrat of Texas, why he was ejected, he was holding a sign saying, quote, black people aren't apes, an allusion to the video that President Trump tweeted a few days ago in which President Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama were in fact depicted as apes.

    B1

    Top 30 Mind Blowing Disney Conspiracy Theories

    30:46Top 30 Mind Blowing Disney Conspiracy Theories
    • This could be interpreted as a biblical allusion to death.

      This could be interpreted as a biblical allusion to death.

    • This could be interpreted as a biblical allusion to death.

      This could be interpreted as a biblical allusion to death.

    B2

    Palace Of Versailles - France - Full Tourist Guide - Travel & DIscover

    52:56Palace Of Versailles - France - Full Tourist Guide - Travel & DIscover
    • Each of the imitation gilt bronze bas-reliefs in the covings is an allusion to the re-establishment of discipline and to the king's military justice.

      Each of the imitation gilt bronze bas-reliefs in the covings is an allusion to the re-establishment of discipline and to the king's military justice.

    • Each of the imitation gilt bronze bas-reliefs in the covings is an allusion to the re-establishment of discipline and to the king's military justice.

      Each of the imitation gilt bronze bas-reliefs in the covings is an allusion to the re-establishment of discipline and to the king's military justice.

    B2

    The Secrets Behind the Scenes of Nadia and the Blue Water - Part 1

    21:47The Secrets Behind the Scenes of Nadia and the Blue Water - Part 1
    • allusion of hearing Nathan receiving similar lessons from his own teacher.

      allusion of hearing Nathan receiving similar lessons from his own teacher.

    B1

    Week 1, continued

    52:50Week 1, continued
    • And the allusion therein, will be this clip here,

      And the allusion therein, will be this clip here,

    B1

    STOPPED CLOCK ILLUSION

    03:08STOPPED CLOCK ILLUSION
    • during with the very next thing we see. This leads to a really amazing allusion

      during with the very next thing we see. This leads to a really amazing allusion

    • called the stopped clock allusion you may have noticed this before

      called the stopped clock allusion you may have noticed this before

    A2

    Part 2 - Anne of Avonlea Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 12-20)

    17:01Part 2 - Anne of Avonlea Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 12-20)
    • Morgan's, an allusion to the rosebud garden, you know." The table was set in the sitting room, with Marilla's finest linen and the best china, glass, and

      Morgan's, an allusion to the rosebud garden, you know." The table was set in the sitting room, with Marilla's finest linen and the best china, glass, and

    • everybody's plate--and a special bouquet of rosebuds only by Mrs. Morgan's--an allusion

      everybody's plate--and a special bouquet of rosebuds only by Mrs. Morgan's--an allusion

    B1