Chapter IV

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

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

to gain with effort

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

how long something has existed

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

(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 It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

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

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

the highest point (of something)

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

a female human offspring

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

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From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

(astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

very generous

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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 Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

brought up to date

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

in a northern direction

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

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

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

an angry dispute

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

past form of “rail” — complain bitterly

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

inflected form of “rebuild” — build again

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

toward the south

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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 It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

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

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PHILIP POMEROY--RADICAL AND COPPERHEAD--A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS THAT ENDED IN A QUARREL--ELSPETH GRAEME THE HOUSEKEEPER--THE SHADOW OF SHAME--FATHER AND DAUGHTER--THE FALLING OF A PARENT'S CURSE.

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

From this reading THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRANDS--ROBERT BRAND AND DR.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

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

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

in the direction of

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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 The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

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

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

(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 It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

toward the west

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

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

From this reading Half a mile northward from the Market street road which has already been before so many times alluded to--on the north side of that road and at the distance of a mile westward from the Hayley residence, was located that before mentioned as the abode of the Brands.

during the time that

From this reading The house stood facing southward upon nearly level ground, the lawn in front of good depth and thickly dotted with forest and other shade trees that had evidently known all the years of the building; while from the eastern side a narrow lane ran down to the road and afforded ingress and egress to carriages passing back towards the handsomely-grouped range of outbuildings in the rear.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.

a late time of life

From this reading It was a fine old house, built fifty or sixty years before, but within a few years repaired and rebuilt with a lavish disregard of cost, a railed promenade having been added at the apex of the steep roof, the whole two stories of height re-enclosed, the windows and doors comparatively modernized, the piazzas remodelled and widened, and all done that the carpenter's art could well be expected to achieve, to add to the comfort and durability of the mansion without destroying the appearance of respectable age which it had already put on.