Both Uses of
essence
in
Angels & Demons
- Baggia's untainted record of service, combined with unparalleled language skills and the ability to communicate the essence of spirituality, had made him the clear favorite.†
Chpt 41-42 *
- His black, crepe-sole shoess seemed befitting, Chartrand thought, like reflections of the man's essence …. modern but humble, and showing signs of wear.†
Chpt 89-90
Definition:
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(essence) the defining or most important quality of something
or:
a extract that concentrates important qualities of something such as smell or taste