A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MANOR

Wed, 2 Oct '24
Ferndean ___, Mr. Rochester's residence at the end of "Jane Eyre"
Sat, 31 Aug '24
House of lords?
Fri, 22 Dec '23
Misselthwaite ___, setting of "The Secret Garden"
Fri, 24 Feb '23
Wayne ___
Wed, 17 Nov '21
Many a Jane Austen setting
Tue, 2 Nov '21
Large estate