Chapter XIII

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 RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

(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 IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

an experience that appalls

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

aroused to action

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

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From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

give the right to

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

set up or found

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

an established custom

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

give free rein to

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

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 But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

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 He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

impressive in appearance

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

win a victory over

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

coated with paint

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

susceptible to being led or directed

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

any competition

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

express in words

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

move an implement through

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

carry out

From this reading Furthermore, the Franciscan placed absolute confidence in the Mohican’s ability to take good care of his red skin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had seen the craft of Chatémuc overcome appalling odds too many times to long indulge the fear that the Indian’s sudden disappearance at this juncture presaged disaster.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nevertheless, he regretted that his convert had set out upon a mission of some peril with such unwonted precipitancy.

the act of using

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

belonging to which person

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

the words that are spoken

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.

a late time of life

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

but in spite of that

From this reading But the gray friar had long been in the habit of using heroic language to stir the soul of Chatémuc to religious enthusiasm, and he had not, as yet, found cause to regret the use which he had made for years of his pliable convert.

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From this reading IN WHICH DE SANCERRE RUNS A STUBBORN RACE It is but fair to the memory of a noble, if somewhat too impetuous proselyter, to say that if Zenobe Membré--whose achievements and sufferings entitle him to all praise--had realized that martyrdom, the rewards for which he had painted in such glowing colors, really menaced the aroused Mohican, he would have weighed his words with greater care.