Monticello
the estate and residence of Thomas Jefferson, in central Virginia, near Charlottesville.
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How to use Monticello in a sentence
Friday afternoon, I went online and with a few clicks made a reservation at the Best Western in Monticello, just off Highway 17.
Monticello itself was a “machine” that “operated on carefully calibrated violence.”
What Did Thomas Jefferson Really Think About Slavery? | Jan Ellen Lewis | October 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen about half way to Monticello three rough-looking men blocked the road, demanding his name and the reason of his haste.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnAbout five miles from Monticello Harry overtook the scouting party, now on their way back to that city.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnFortunately there was a battalion of the Merrill Horse at Monticello, and he could muster five hundred men for the pursuit.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
Governor Jefferson's home, Monticello, was used as a guest house for many of Jefferson's legislative friends.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyJouett reached Monticello at dawn, roused the inhabitants within and informed them of Tarleton's plan.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. Torpey
Cultural definitions for Monticello
[ (mon-tuh-chel-oh, mon-tuh-sel-oh) ]
Notes for Monticello
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