Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

later than; following

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

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

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

brought into existence

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

a youthful male person

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

communicated in words

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

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

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

set up or found

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

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

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

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 FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

not any; not one

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

express the need or desire for

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

cut with a saw

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

in the near future

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

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

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the upper part of anything

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the act of testing something

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But their arrival at Red Top put an end to their conversation and they turned to the matter at hand.

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

From this reading To one or two of his firm friends, the ranchman introduced Bob, and sincere were their expressions of delight both at meeting him and in knowing that he was to come into his own.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading At the jail, the forged deed and other papers that were to be used in stealing John Ford's ranch away from him were found on the prisoners and were filed away to be used against them at the trial.

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

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

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

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

at the time that

From this reading As the citizens saw Bob's pursuers return captives they were amazed, and when they learned the reason they expressed in no uncertain terms their anger at having been made to chase an innocent boy.

in or at the place that

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading FROM RANCH TO RICHES Bob asked many questions about his father on the ride to Red Top, learning that he had died from pneumonia; that his mother had died soon after Bob was born, and that it had been his father's dying request that he be sent to New York, where he could grow up and receive the education he himself had been denied.