used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
cause to be bored
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading MY FIRST COMING TO VIRGINIA.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
Court-house
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From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST COMING TO VIRGINIA.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
Lambie
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From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
the force of workers available
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST COMING TO VIRGINIA.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
not any; not one
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
in the near future
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
relieve from
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FIRST COMING TO VIRGINIA.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He conveyed me to the best ordinary in the town which stood over against the Court-house.
traveller's
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From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Presently we had opened the capital city, which seemed to me no more than a village set amid gardens, and Mr. Lambie had come aboard and greeted me.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
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 MY FIRST COMING TO VIRGINIA.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
at the time that
From this reading When, after a fair and speedy voyage, we passed Point Comfort, and had rid ourselves of the revenue men, and the tides bore us up the estuary of a noble river, I stood on deck and drank in the heady foreign scents with a boyish ecstasy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are few moments in life to compare with a traveller's first sight of a new land which is destined to be for short or long his home.
