Chapter IV

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

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

be able to spare or give up

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

(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 western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

brought into existence

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

confined by bonds

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

coming down or downward

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading DRYDEN.

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

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

informal intensifiers

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

in a free manner

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

pretentiously elegant

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

social deportment

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

in a nice way

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

express in words

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

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

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

a native or resident of Virginia

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

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

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

wanting in physical strength

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

accept gladly

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Tis true, coarse diet, and a short repast, He said, were weak inducements to the taste Of one so nicely bred, and so unused to fast:— But what plain fare his cabin could afford, A hearty welcome at a homely board, Was freely his; and, to supply the rest, An honest meaning, and an open breast.”

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From this reading An orphan in early life, he was educated under the guidance of an uncle, and completed a course of studies at William and Mary college, at that time, and, I dare say at the present, the best institution within our country for the sons of Virginia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Richard Rolfe was a high-toned and chivalrous Virginian, born and reared in Petersburg, a beautiful town lying within the county of Dinwiddie, and stretching along for a mile or more on the southern bank of the river Appomattox.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “The western borders were with crimson spread, The sun descending looked all flaming red; He thought good manners bound him to invite The strange youth to be his guest that night.