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THE first part of their journey was performed in too melancholy1 a disposition2 to be otherwise than tedious and unpleasant. But as they drew towards the end of it, their interest in the appearance of a country which they were to inhabit overcame their dejection, and a view of Barton Valley, as they entered it, gave them cheerfulness. It was a pleasant, fertile spot, well wooded, and rich in pasture. After winding3 along it for more than a mile, they reached their own house. A small green court was the whole of its demesne4 in front; and a neat wicket-gate admitted them into it. As a house, Barton Cottage, though small, was comfortable and compact; but as a cottage it was defective5, for the building was regular, the roof was tiled, the window shutters6 were not painted green, nor were the walls covered with honeysuckles. A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden behind. On each side of the entrance was a sitting room, about sixteen feet square; and beyond them were the offices and the stairs. Four bed-rooms and two garrets formed the rest of the house. It had not been built many years, and was in good repair. In comparison of Norland, it was poor and small indeed!- but the tears which recollection called forth7 as they entered the house were soon dried away. They were cheered by the joy of the servants on their arrival, and each for the sake of the others resolved to appear happy. It was very early in September; the season was fine; and from first seeing the place under the advantage of good weather, they received an impression in its favor which was of material service in recommending it to their lasting8 approbation9. The situation of the house was good. High hills rose immediately behind, and at no great distance on each side; some of which were open downs, the others cultivated and woody. The village of Barton was chiefly on one of these hills, and formed a pleasant view from the cottage windows. The
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n.忧郁,愁思;adj.令人感伤(沮丧)的,忧郁的 | |
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n.性情,性格;意向,倾向;排列,部署 | |
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n.绕,缠,绕组,线圈 | |
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demesne
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n.领域,私有土地 | |
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defective
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adj.有毛病的,有问题的,有瑕疵的 | |
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百叶窗( shutter的名词复数 ); (照相机的)快门 | |
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adv.向前;向外,往外 | |
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lasting
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adj.永久的,永恒的;vbl.持续,维持 | |
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approbation
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prospect
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elegance
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n.优雅;优美,雅致;精致,巧妙 | |
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客厅( parlor的名词复数 ); 起居室; (旅馆中的)休息室; (通常用来构成合成词)店 | |
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snug
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adj.温暖舒适的,合身的,安全的;v.使整洁干净,舒适地依靠,紧贴;n.(英)酒吧里的私房 | |
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alterations
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n.改动( alteration的名词复数 );更改;变化;改变 | |
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savings
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contented
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adj.满意的,安心的,知足的 | |
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v.从(包裹等)中取出(所装的东西),打开行李取出( unpack的过去式和过去分词 );拆包;解除…的负担;吐露(心事等) | |
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affixed
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adj.[医]附着的,附着的v.附加( affix的过去式和过去分词 );粘贴;加以;盖(印章) | |
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deficient
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adj.不足的,不充份的,有缺陷的 | |
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countenance
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n.脸色,面容;面部表情;vt.支持,赞同 | |
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sociable
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perseverance
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favourable
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adj.赞成的,称赞的,有利的,良好的,顺利的 | |
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graceful
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adj.优美的,优雅的;得体的 | |
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admiration
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n.钦佩,赞美,羡慕 | |
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adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地 | |
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inquiry
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n.打听,询问,调查,查问 | |
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eldest
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adj.最年长的,最年老的 | |
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recurred
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再发生,复发( recur的过去式和过去分词 ); 治愈 | |
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extremity
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n.末端,尽头;尽力;终极;极度 | |
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enquire
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v.打听,询问;调查,查问 | |
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n.论文,演说;谈话;话语;vi.讲述,著述 | |
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