And then--the sun! Steadily, inevitably came a brilliant line, came a thin edge of intolerable effulgence that took a circular shape, became a bow, became a blazing sceptre, and hurled a shaft of heat at us as though it was a spear. In the excerpt above from The First Men in the Moon, which element of setting is being described?

historical period
social conditions
time
place

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful

Hurry i will give 50 pts to whoever answers.

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the ? 1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.