1.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.

【难句解析】第二句的主干是their interest overcame their dejection；第三句的主干是a view gave them cheerfulness；

【句子翻译】但是，临近终点的时候，一看到马上就要居住的乡间，兴致就冒了出来，沮丧的情绪顿时被压了下去。而一走进巴顿山谷，大家便都情不自禁地兴奋起来。

2.It had not been built many years and was in good repair.

【难句解析】in good repair意思是“处于良好状态”；

【句子翻译】房子盖好不多年，修缮得很好。