Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

later than; following

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

anew

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

move towards

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

someone who attacks

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

expected hopefully

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

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From this reading COUCHICING.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

an act that fails

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

physically weak

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

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From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

given to inquiry

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

something that is lost

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

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From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

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From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

transport commercially

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

not in physical motion

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

believed likely

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The Dutchman was being punished for his treachery by the knowledge that a sword was suspended by an exceedingly frail thread above his head, for he strongly suspected that the dwarf Gaudriole was cognisant of his visits to the council fire.

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From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A month went after the failure of the Dutch venture, and the sachems of the Iroquois still awaited the signal of the raft of fire.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

which person or people

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Van Vuren had entered the fortress that morning which witnessed the loss of his ship, and there remained at the mercy of the French, spending his days in making friendly overtures to the commandant, avoiding La Salle--who still refused to believe that it was not Van Vuren who had been his cowardly attacker that distant night at the street corner in Avignon--and anxiously inquiring for news concerning the expedition which he had sent out to the west.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was therefore afraid to approach the Indians again; but his mind was yet occupied with its former plot of seizing the fortress with their aid.