James Harris Atkinson

"immediate forebears" - close relatives (who came before the person/people in question)

impatient - not able to put up with delay or opposition calmly and without anger

impressed - placed and instilled into the author's head/mind

impressive - making a strong impression; having an effect on the mind or feelings

"in attendance" - at school, going to classes

incoming - arriving

indulge - to allow oneself to have, do, or enjoy something

inexpensive - cheap; not costing much money

inquired - asked

inquiring - asking

inspiring - stirring the mind, feelings, or imagination of

"institutions of higher learning" - colleges or universities

instructor - professor; teacher

interest - a right or share

interesting - causing or holding interest or attention

interfere - disturb; interrupt; prevent; hinder

intimate - close; friendly; personal

intimately - well; personally

investigate - look into; research

invited - asked the author (to apply); urged