Monticello
[mon-ti-chel-oh, -sel-oh]
- the estate and residence of Thomas Jefferson, in central Virginia, near Charlottesville.
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Examples from the Web for monticello
Contemporary Examples
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.”
Historical Examples
“Yes, sir,” Rodney replied, recognizing Mr. Jefferson of Monticello.
Rodney, the RangerJohn V. Lane
Hearing that Mr. Jefferson was then at his home, Rodney decided to visit Monticello.
Rodney, the RangerJohn V. Lane
I will give you a letter and when you get back you take it to Monticello and get the colt.
Rodney, the RangerJohn V. Lane
Jefferson, in retirement at Monticello, saw that his hour was come.
A History of the United StatesCecil Chesterton
In this gig Jefferson used to ride from Monticello to Washington in a day.
Monticello
[(mon-tuh-chel-oh, mon-tuh-sel-oh)]
Note
Monticello appears on the back (“tails” side) of the nickel; Jefferson's head is on the front.
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