Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

later than; following

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

for the reason that

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

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From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

wanted intensely

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

having made preparations

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

set up or found

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

fasten with a lock

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

many times at short intervals

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

in an open way

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

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From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

the branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

record on photographic film

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

on the contrary

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

carry out

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

up to a particular time

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Brant had reached the house in the Highlands rather later than usual, and found Dorothy alone with her father and mother.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

accept gladly

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After that, finding his welcome all that could be desired, he went often.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So there were not a few excursions across the river for Brant, and all went well until a certain Tuesday evening in late September--the Tuesday following that Sunday of picture measurings and lovers’ partings.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

which person or people

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MOLEHILL LEVELLED FROM Brant’s first visit to the transplanted Southern mansion in the Highlands to the second was but a step, which he found easier to take after the talk with Antrim about the black sheep.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The judge liked him because he took the trouble to inform himself on the subject of penology, which was the invalid’s hobby; Mrs. Langford was disposed to be gracious to him because of his kindness to Dorothy on the train; Isabel openly rejoiced in the acquisition of a critic who knew the difference between a work of art and a photograph; and Dorothy made him welcome for many reasons, most of which she kept under lock and key in the strong room of her heart.