Match each underlined word to its correct meaning based on the context of the sentence. tom had long been picking his way cautiously through this treacherous forest; stepping from tuft to tuft of rushes and roots, which afforded precarious footholds among deep sloughs. it was a dreary memento of the fierce struggle that had taken place in this last foothold of the indian warriors. he was sulky, however, and would not come to terms: she was to go again with a propitiatory offering, but what it was she forbore to say. at this propitious time of public distress did tom walker set up as a usurer in boston. favorable arrowboth conciliatory arrowboth dangerous arrowboth bleak arrowboth

bearing in mind that painting during the 1700s was a medium used by the artists at courts in order to depict the kings or queens' portraits as well as their power and influence, the painting of king louis xiv as shown in sugar changed the world supports this claim. in this painting it is possible to observe three examples of wealth, power, and influence.

the king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials.

the king has a sword and sits next to a helmet.

the king sits next to a crown, which symbolizes his power.

wearing expensive clothes, carrying a sword and posing next to a crown are symbols of wealth, power and influence which clearly represent the importance of monarchy during those times.