used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
(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 Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
a youthful male person
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
give expression to
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
Fulton'snounUS /ˈfʊltənz/
possessive form of “fulton” — American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
harbingernounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
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 It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
with speed
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
move hurridly
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
STEAMverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
at the time that
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, at this late day, no such excitement can be created by any human invention, but the sight of a creature speeding over the country, impelled by steam, and bearing such a grotesque resemblance to a gigantic man, could not but startle all who should see it for the first time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STEAM man was headed straight toward the emigrant train, and advanced at a speed which rapidly came up with it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The steam man advanced at a rate which was quite moderate, until within a quarter of a mile of the astonished train, when the boy let on a full head of steam and instantly bounded forward like a meteor.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is said that when Robert Fulton's first steamboat ascended the Hudson, it created a consternation and terror such as had never before been known, many believing that it was the harbinger of the final destruction of the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
but in spite of that
From this reading They could see, while yet a considerable distance away, that they had attracted notice, and the emigrants had paused and ware surveying them with a wonder which it would be difficult to express.
