used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
bare-footed
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From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His head was ornamented by a diadem of white feathers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
deer-skins
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From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading His head was ornamented by a diadem of white feathers.
being one more than seven
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
enthroned
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From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading His head was ornamented by a diadem of white feathers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
garlands
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From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was ornamented by a diadem of white feathers.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
light-mahogany
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From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
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 The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
magnolia-tree
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From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
mobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
orbnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading His head was ornamented by a diadem of white feathers.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
coated with paint
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
sedan-chair
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From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He was enthroned in a litter resembling a huge sedan-chair, which was carried upon the shoulders of eight stalwart men in white attire but bare-footed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
WELCOMESnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
well-cut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four long arms of the litter were painted red, and its body was decorated with embroidered deer-skins, leaves of the magnolia-tree, and garlands of red and white flowers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
belonging to which person
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE BROTHER OF THE SUN WELCOMES THE CHILDREN OF THE MOON The Brother of the Sun, overjoyed at the opportunity now before him to offer hospitality to guests upon whose white faces he gazed with mingled admiration and astonishment, had come in state to the confines of the forest to testify to the cordiality of a greeting that illuminated his well-cut, strong, and mobile countenance.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Great Sun, as he was called--his exact relationship to the orb of day being, to a large extent, a matter of conjecture--was an elderly man, fully six feet six inches in height, with a light-mahogany complexion, hair still jet-black, and brilliant, dark eyes gazing proudly forth upon a world which, from the hour of his birth, had paid abject homage to his exalted rank.
