Rather

[musitwain]

"He had once had his opportunity to go home to the States rich, and had not done it; Had rather lost his wealth." What is the meaning of Rather , States rich?

 

[SlickVic9000]

(not a teacher)

The States = The United States of America

Rather = instead (به جاي)

 

[musitwain]

It does not mean Almost or he had preferred to?

(not a teacher)

The States = The United States of America

Rather = instead (به جاي)

 

[Barb_D]

Not here.