Chapter XXII

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

regarded with admiration

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

(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 The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

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

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

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

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

set up or found

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

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From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

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

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

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 The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

move hurridly

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

not in physical motion

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

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From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

closely encircling

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Impatient and impetuous though he was, the Frenchman dared not force the issue to a crisis.

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

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The laggard weeks had told many a flattering tale of hope to Count Louis de Sancerre, but at the end of a month’s sojourn in the City of the Sun he still found himself, in all essential particulars, a helpless stranger in a fickle and jealous land, honored by the Great Sun and the chief priest, and admired by the people, but closely watched by sharp black eyes, from which flashed gleams of malice and suspicion.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE CITY OF THE SUN ENJOYS A FÊTE The moon of strawberries had been succeeded by the moon of old corn, and there was joy in the land of the sun-worshippers.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, the month of April had gone by and the month of May had found the Great Sun’s grateful subjects making ready to celebrate his restoration to health by national games and a thanksgiving feast.

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

From this reading Easy of accomplishment as the kidnapping of Coyocop seemed to be, de Sancerre realized that he would rush to certain death if he took a false step and attempted a rescue hampered by his ignorance of the surrounding country and of the movements of Sieur de la Salle.