Chapter XXI

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

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

(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 An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

in addition

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

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

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

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

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

fully detailed and specific about particulars

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

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From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

a social unit living together

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

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

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

set up or found

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

the act of departing

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

engage in

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

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From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

and nothing more

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

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From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

unusual or striking

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

in a restless manner

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

cut with a saw

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

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

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

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

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

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

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

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From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

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

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Mora became thoughtfully silent, and, leaving the others, she wandered restlessly back and forth at the foot of the bluff, watching the searchers intently.

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

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

at the time that

From this reading They had been there only a short time when they saw the Estill carriage coming.

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

From this reading As Clifford, Rob, and Ralph were carefully searching the face of the declivity, Mrs. Warlow told Mrs. Estill of the remarkable fact that she had also seen that mystic light on the night it had disappeared from Estill Ranch; then, as Mora drew near, she gave a circumstantial account of the event, which caused her hearers to exchange looks of perplexed amazement.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading An hour later found the Warlow family at the foot of Antelope Butte, whither they had all driven to make a search for--what they shrank from saying.

which person or people

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When it drew near they discovered that it was Mrs. Estill and Mora, who, when they were assisted to alight, said they had seen the Warlow carriage with their field-glass, and suspecting the meaning of its visit to the butte, they had hurried up to join the search with their friends.