Chapter VII · Pictures on Memory’s Wall

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

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

(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 Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

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

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

being joined in close association

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

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From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

properly deserved

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

at any time

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

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From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

set up or found

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

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

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

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

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

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

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

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

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

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

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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 There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

not able to be found

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

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

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Molly found herself on easier terms with Professor Green than she had ever imagined possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

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

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

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

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

up to a particular time

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

plural of “uprising” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

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

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next week was a very quiet and peaceful one at Chatsworth.

(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 Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

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

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

at the time that

From this reading Judy liked Ernest very well, as she did all of the Browns, but Kent and Molly were her favorites still, and the evenings were the best of all when Kent came home and, as he put it, “relieved Ernest.”

which person or people

From this reading Ernest, home for a vacation from his labors in the West, endeavored to keep Judy from missing the attentions of Kent, who was back at his grind in Louisville in the architect’s office, and did not get home each day until time for a late supper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”

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

From this reading There had been so many excitements, with burglars and negro uprisings and what not, that Molly was afraid her visitors would think Kentucky deserved the meaning the Indians attached to it—“the dark and bloody battle-ground.”