Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

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From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

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From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

in an entertaining and amusing manner

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

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

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

achieved or reached

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

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From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

(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 The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

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From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

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

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

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

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

in a hysterical manner

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a sudden jarring impact

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

for more time

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

(meaning literally “born”) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

gather

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

with speed

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

only a very short time before

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

move hurridly

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

in a swift manner

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

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From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Allingford's first impulse was to dash from the carriage, a dangerous experiment when one remembers the rapidity with which a light English train gets under way.

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

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

during the time that

From this reading The deserted bride threw herself into the farthest corner of the carriage and began to laugh hysterically, while the Consul plunged his hands into his pockets and gave vent to a monosyllabic expletive, of which he meant every letter.

which person or people

From this reading In this, however, he was forestalled by Mrs. Scarsdale, who clung to his coat-tails, declaring that he should not desert her; so that by the time he was able to free himself the train had attained such speed as to preclude any longer the question of escape.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The sensations which Mr. Allingford and Mrs. Scarsdale experienced when they realised that they were being borne swiftly away, the one from his wife and the other from her husband, may be better imagined than described.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH LADY MELTON FEELS THAT HER AVERSION IS JUSTIFIED From what has been said it may be imagined that Mrs. Scarsdale, _nee_ Vernon, was an excellent hand at light and amusing conversation; and so pleasantly did she receive the Consul, and so amusingly rally him on the events of the day, that he scarcely seemed to have been with her a minute, when a slight jolt caused him to look up and out, only to perceive the Basingstoke Station sliding rapidly past the windows.