Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

abundant wealth

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

how long something has existed

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

(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 Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

use to one's advantage

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

show off

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

brought into existence

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

terminate

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

cover from sight

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

a native or resident of the Carolinas

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

straying from the right course or from accepted standards

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a social unit living together

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

an established custom

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

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

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

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

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

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

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

be the source of pain

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a lack of sensibility

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

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From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

and nothing more

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

very generous

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

go away from a place

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading YOUNG LOVE--THE RETROSPECT.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the event of being born

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

in an essential manner

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

absolutely essential

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

on one occasion

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

and nothing more

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

above and across; more than

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

a human being

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

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

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

on the contrary

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

contemplation of things past

From this reading YOUNG LOVE--THE RETROSPECT.

get by special effort

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

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

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a male human offspring

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a state in east central United States

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

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

From this reading YOUNG LOVE--THE RETROSPECT.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The sire, however, had outlived his fortunes, and, late in life, had been compelled to abandon the place of his nativity--an adventurer, struggling against a proud stomach, and a thousand embarrassments--and to bury himself in the less known, but more secure and economical regions of Tennessee.

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

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

a person who changes location

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

not known

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

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

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

at the time that

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

which person or people

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

belonging to which person

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will not hurt our young traveller, to leave him on the greensward, in the genial spring-time; and, as the night gathers over him, and a helpful insensibility interposes for the relief of pain, we may avail ourselves of the respite to look into the family chronicles, and show the why and wherefore of this errant journey, the antecedents and the relations of our hero.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Born to affluence, with wealth that seemed adequate to all reasonable desires--a noble plantation, numerous slaves, and the host of friends who necessarily come with such a condition, his individual improvidence, thoughtless extravagance, and lavish mode of life--a habit not uncommon in the South--had rendered it necessary, at the age of fifty, when the mind, not less than the body, requires repose rather than adventure, that he should emigrate from the place of his birth; and with resources diminished to a cipher, endeavor to break ground once more in unknown forests, and commence the toils and troubles of life anew.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Ralph Colleton, the young traveller whose person we have described, and whose most startling adventure in life, we have just witnessed, was the only son of a Carolinian, who could boast the best blood of English nobility in his veins.

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

From this reading YOUNG LOVE--THE RETROSPECT.