Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

lacking funds

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

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From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

past form of “ensnare” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

at any time

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

comparative of “gloomy” — depressingly dark

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

and nothing more

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

immediately past

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

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

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

on one occasion

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

an amount of time

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

an angry dispute

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

on the contrary

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

witty remark

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

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From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

following in time or order

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

in a swift manner

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

in the direction of

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

at the time that

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

in or at the place that

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

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

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

during the time that

From this reading Most clear in his memory was that eventful day when his uncle first learned that the smiles of the pretty toll-taker were rather for the nephew than for the uncle, and this discovery seemed suddenly to change the Squire's indifference toward his ward into an intense hatred, which smoldered for a while, then at last broke forth into a fierce flame of passion, when there was a bitter quarrel, and the young man was driven from his uncle's roof, and went back to live amid his native hills once more.

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

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

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

From this reading There came to mind a memory of the subsequent home with his uncle--a home that meant little else than a mere shelter, and an opportunity for much hard work, for the Squire was a grasping man, close and calculating, and required of every one the last atom of effort.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

but in spite of that

From this reading The distance that Milton Derr had to go to reach the New Pike gate, from where the raiders halted and held parley, was but a short one, measured by paces, yet during that brief ride many irrelevant things came crowding fast upon his memory--indeed, it seemed that his whole life's history was swiftly reviewed in that brief period.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading His boyhood days arose to his mind--those careless, happy days of early youth that were spent amid the wild, sweet freedom of the hills, from which he had just now ridden--the old schoolhouse in Alder Creek glen, that unforgotten spot where pretty Sally Brown had first ensnared his boyish heart and held it a willing captive ever since.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He recalled to mind the sharp pangs of jealousy Jade Beddow took a delight in arousing in his youthful bosom by showing marked attention to the object of their mutual admiration--then of gloomier matters, his mother's illness and her death, which had wrung his heart with the bitterest grief that had ever crept into his young life.