Chapter XXX · Arthur and Maude

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

in the past

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

(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 Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

communicated in words

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

a social unit living together

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

set up or found

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

death of a person

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

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

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

in a nice way

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

an easy victory

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

believed likely

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

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

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Judge suspected the nature of his thoughts, and with a forced laugh, said, goodhumoredly:

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

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

male cat

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

two times

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

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

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

toward the west

From this reading Tom Carleton was able to start on his journey westward.

at the time that

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Tom’s face was scarlet when he thought of the difference, and remembered how his father had worked to prove that the master was entitled to his property wherever it was found.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Twice he had left his room and joined the family below, making himself so agreeable, and adapting himself so nicely to all the Judge’s crotchets that the old man confessed to a genuine liking for the _Yankee rascal_, and expressed himself as unwilling to part with him.

a late time of life

From this reading He had inquired into his family history, and, to his infinite delight, found that the elder Carleton, Tom’s father, was the very lawyer whose speech years ago, had been instrumental in sending back to bondage the Judge’s runaway negro, Hetty’s husband, whose grave was out by the garden wall, and whose wife and sons had rendered so different a service to the lawyer’s son.