Chapter VI

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

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

consider or hold as true

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

(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 In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

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

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

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From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

without doubt or question

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

at any time

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

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

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

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From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

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From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

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

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

immediately past

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a particular point in time

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

in a respectful manner

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

do one's shopping

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

having a supporting base

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

express in words

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

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

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

a special situation

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

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

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

the upper part of anything

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

precisely as stated

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He says the first thing he remembers clearly was of standing in the street at the top of our common, looking down into Hempfield--one of the finest views in our town.

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

From this reading NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

(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 NORT I love Norton Carr very much, as he well knows, but if I am to tell a truthful story I may as well admit, first as last, that Nort was never quite sure how it was that he got off, or was put off, at Hempfield.

in or at the place that

From this reading The exact historic spot where he stood was nearly in front of a small shoe shop, the one now kept by Tony, the Italian.

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

From this reading In making this admission, however, I do not for a moment accept all the absurd stories which are afloat regarding Nort's arrival in Hempfield.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If ever the Georgia Johnson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution runs out of places upon which to plant stones, tablets, trees, flowers, cannon balls, or drinking fountains, I would respectfully suggest raising a monument in front of Tony's shop with some such inscription as this: