Answer:
This is in the first quarter moon phase. Hope that helps.
Explanation:
Answer: To perform magic
Explanation:
The phrase is: 'Perhaps he was shouting - but the sound did not reach me. But how the deuce had he done this? I felt like a man who has just seen a new conjuring trick.'
In this context, the word conjuring refers to performing some kind of magic trick, because the speaker uses it as a metaphor of something unexplainable at first sight. It doesn´t refer to the action of calling someone, nor bringing something to mind. Although the word 'conjuring might usually be used to refer to the summons of a spirit, in this sentence that wouldn´t make sense.
The role that fictional Heroes play for us in our lives is limited because of the fact that no one has or ever will have super powers. Also I don't know bout u but I feel depressed when I know I can't do something they can... a reason why they can play a great role in our lives is that we look up to them and strive to do better seeing how they act.
So if you think about the connotations of the words, veils conceal things, sifting implies a kind of search, so I'd say the answer is C. a ghostly, mysterious mood.