used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
body-guard
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From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
Chatémuc
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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
CONFRONTEDverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
errantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
divisible by two
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
set up or found
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
FranciscannounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
friarnounUS /ˈfraɪər/
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
glorifyverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
hastily-constructed
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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
hunting-grounds
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From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
temporary military shelter
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
Membré
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From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
the force of workers available
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
MohicannounUS /ˌmoʊˈhiːkən/
a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
Salle
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From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
Salle's
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From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
SANCERRE
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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
the state of being asleep
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
strangely-contrasted
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From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
unrelatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/
lacking a logical or causal relation
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
communicated in words
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE IS CONFRONTED BY A MYSTERY Like a statue done in bronze stood Chatémuc before a hastily-constructed hut at the rear of the log fort in which the rank and file of the explorers lay sleeping.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Upon his placid, smiling face--a countenance suggestive of religious enthusiasm even while he slept--rested a ray of silvery light, as if the prayer that he had uttered ere he fell asleep had transformed itself into a halo to glorify his pillow through the night.
a Caucasian
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
which person or people
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
belonging to which person
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the rude but spacious hut over which the phlegmatic Indian stood guard lay sleeping, as La Salle and de Sancerre entered the enclosure, two men who had found rest upon heaps of leaves and grass, and whose strangely-contrasted outlines, emphasized by the errant moonbeams that penetrated the chinks between the logs, called attention to the curious mixture of unrelated nationalities of which La Salle’s expedition was made up.
a late time of life
From this reading La Salle had chosen the sentry as his special body-guard, for at many a critical juncture in his long years of exploration--menaced at all times, as he had been, by a thousand lurking perils--the daring Frenchman had tested the loyalty and courage of this stalwart Mohican, who, for love of a white man, had wandered many weary miles from his tribal hunting-grounds.
Zenobe
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From this reading In one corner of the hut reclined the slender form of the Franciscan friar, Zenobe Membré.
