Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

enclose with a fence

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

the head of a state government

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

in a graceful manner

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

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

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

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

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

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From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

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

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

the force of workers available

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

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

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading And he had ruled with a democratic spirit and with a simple directness, that had indicated earnestness and strength.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

confined on all sides

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

sweep across or over

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

in a confused mass

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

in the direction of

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading For nearly two months the huge building--representing the seat of government of a mighty state--had been Lawler's throne.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

(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 There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

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

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading There had been a mass of detail which had required close attention; many conferences with the prominent men of his party--in which the prominent men had been made to understand that Lawler intended to be governor in fact as well as in name; and a gradual gathering up of all the loose ends of administration which had become badly tangled through the inefficiency of the former incumbent.

a Caucasian

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.

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

From this reading THE GOVERNOR'S GUNS From his desk in the big, quiet room in the capitol building Lawler could look out upon a wide sweep of orderly landscape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were trees--now stripped of their foliage--in serried array around the spacious grounds that surrounded the building; bushes arranged in attractive clusters; a low stone fence with massive posts that rose in simple dignity above white cement walks that curved gracefully toward the streets.