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From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
fearless and daring
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
CharonnounUS /ˈkerən/
(Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
Chevillere
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From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
without deviation
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
a movement into or inward
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
the organ of sight
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
ferrymannounUS /ˈferimən/
a man who operates a ferry
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
flat-bottomedadjective
having a flat bottom
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
a man of refinement
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
and nothing more
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
on one occasion
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
prescriptiveadjective
pertaining to giving directives or rules
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
unusual or striking
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
valley-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
precisely as stated
From this reading His face was bold, dignified, and resolute, and not remarkable for any very peculiar fashion of the hair or beard which shaded it.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The experienced eye of the old ferryman, as he stood in his flat-bottomed boat awaiting the arrival of this party, discovered at once that our travellers were from the far South.
at the time that
From this reading The first of these, Victor Chevillere, entered the "flat," leading by the bridle a mettlesome southern horse; when he had stationed this fine animal to his satisfaction, he stood directly fronting the prescriptive Charon of the region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards the latter part of the summer of 18--, on one of those cool, delightful, and invigorating mornings which are frequent in the southern regions of the United States, there issued from the principal hotel on the valley-side of Harper's Ferry two travellers, attended by a venerable and stately southern slave.
which person or people
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This young gentleman, who appeared to be the principal character of the party just entering the boat, was handsomely formed, moderately tall, and fashionably dressed.
