Emily Dickinson Lexicon

such, adj. [OE.]

1. So much; this kind of; to this extent of.
2. Phrase. “such and such”: this kind or that kind; [reference to a person, place or thing not explicitly specified.]
3. Phrase. “such a thing as”: anything like; anything comparable to; [reference to the following noun.]
4. Phrase. “such a”: a similar; of like quality.
5. Phrase. “such a”: so rare; so fine in quality; [intensifier for the noun following].