Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

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

From this reading A STRANGER.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

how long something has existed

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

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

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

not the right size or shape

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

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

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

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

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Midway on the northern side, lie the beautiful estates of "Belmont" and "Belle Alliance."

being ten more than fifty

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

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

From this reading A STRANGER.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

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

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

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

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

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

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading From College Point to Bell's Point, sixty miles above New Orleans, the Mississippi runs nearly from west to east.

belonging to which person

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both banks, or "coasts," are lined with large and famous sugar-plantations.

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

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

a late time of life

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Early one morning in the middle of October, 1878, a young man, whose age you would have guessed fifteen years too much, stood in scrupulously clean, ill-fitting, flimsy garments, on the strong, high levee overlooking these two plantations.