Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

(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 Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

cause to be bored

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

a man of refinement

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading SALLY SAYS, "I WILL!"

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

the force of workers available

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

and nothing more

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

witty remark

From this reading SALLY SAYS, "I WILL!"

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading SALLY SAYS, "I WILL!"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

term of address for a man

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

successive (without a break)

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The black men planted, cut, and packed tobacco, then acted as porters in carrying it to the vessels.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

two times

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading Sally knew all about the brave _Belle Virgeen_.

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 In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

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

From this reading In those days the Virginia gentleman was not only lord of his house and lands, but up the river came the vessels that bore the tobacco straight from his fields or sheds to far distant shores.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading SALLY SAYS, "I WILL!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

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

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading And Sir Percival owned a part of the _Belle Virgeen_, which twice a year came back from the old country, laden with silks, woollens, laces, ribbons, stockings, and many other things which had been sent for by a few Southern traders.