Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

(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 The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

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

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

cause to be bored

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

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

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

a young female

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

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

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

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From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

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From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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 Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

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

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

information about recent and important events

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

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From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

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From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the day there seemed an interminable passing the New Pike gate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

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

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

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

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

marked by a ready flow of speech

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

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

From this reading The curiosity of these was baffled, for the girl shut herself closely in her own room, and denied herself to all.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

at the time that

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

during the time that

From this reading When the news of the tragedy reached town the coroner came out to the Squire's place to hold an inquest, while numerous others followed in his wake, drawn thither by the morbid interest that attracts many to the scene of similar crimes.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many stopped to condole with its inmates, a few through genuine sympathy, a greater number urged by a secret desire to see how the bride-elect bore up under the dire misfortune that had come almost with the suddenness of the lightning's stroke.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Mrs. Brown waited on the gate, eager to know all that was thought or said of the deplorable affair, and though her daughter asked not a single word, the mother, who plied with voluble questioning almost every soul that passed through the gate, told her from time to time of the rumors that were afloat.