Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

in actual fact

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

possessing life

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

any person at all

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

any thing at all

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

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

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

for the reason that

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

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From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

every person

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

apart from; not including

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

the act of departing

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

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

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

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

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

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From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

come to pass

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

professing to be qualified

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

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

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

express in words

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

United States physicist (born in England) who contributed to the development of the electronic transistor (1910-1989)

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

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

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Had Belle, instead of Kate, been out at the ranch, things now coming along that Kate failed to see, would have told volumes to her.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

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

From this reading That the big celebration at the ranch could have been anything more or less than what it professed to be, did not occur to Kate; nor could anyone actually say that it was more or less.

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

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LEFEVER ASKS QUESTIONS Those closest to headquarters sometimes know least of what is going on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the suspicious, because they did not quite understand such a move, harbored their suspicions, and among the doubting was Belle Shockley--shrewd and very much alive to the drift of things since her struggle with a cyclone.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hawk could contemptuously refuse its overtures; Laramie could for reasons of his own accept them; the Falling Wall rustlers were out for a good time or they would not have been rustling and they would celebrate any time at anybody's expense--except their own; Carpy could believe it was to usher in a better feeling--everyone to his taste.