They pondered its purpose, seeking answers.
Meaning: They thought hard about what the orb was for and tried to find answers.
Choice of Words: Pondered means to think deeply about something, and purpose means the reason for which something is done or created. Seeking means trying to find or obtain something, and answers are the information that resolves a question or problem. So, the sentence means that they thought deeply about the reason for the orb's existence and tried to find explanations or solutions.
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