Chapter VII

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

from appearances alone

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

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From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

next to; at the side of

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

placed crosswise

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

to an extreme degree

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

on one occasion

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading In this he was of the same opinion as Uncle Arad Tarr.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In this he was of the same opinion as Uncle Arad Tarr.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

make square

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading In this he was of the same opinion as Uncle Arad Tarr.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

a special situation

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading In this he was of the same opinion as Uncle Arad Tarr.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

not yet brought into existence

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

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

From this reading In this he was of the same opinion as Uncle Arad Tarr.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

precisely as stated

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

(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 INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.

at the time that

From this reading Old Arad was at once admitted to the front parlor of the house at which he had stopped, which was used by the judge as his office when he was not at the town hall.

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

From this reading He had no children of his own (which was an exceedingly fortunate thing for the unborn generations) and had apparently forgotten his own boyhood.

which person or people

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INTRODUCING “SQUARE” HOLT AND HIS OPINIONS “SQUARE” HOLT, who was a justice of the peace as well as the judge of the probate court of the town, was a very tall and very angular individual with a massive development of nose (old Arad Tarr’s was as nothing beside it) and a wide mouth continually drawn into a grim line, as though such a thing as a smile had never crossed his imagination--if, indeed, he had an imagination.

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

From this reading Boys, in his estimation, were made to work--the harder the better.