Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

form a curve

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading DOOMED TO DIE.

marked for certain death

From this reading DOOMED TO DIE.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

plural of “gatherer” — a person who gathers

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

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

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

not accessible to view

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

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From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.

not any; not one

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

and nothing more

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

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

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading DOOMED TO DIE.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

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

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

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

From this reading The story told by little Lucille relative to the first appearance of the Malays was so graphic and accurate up to the point of Gaunt's capture, that little or no addition is needed to complete it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

toward the west

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

at the time that

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

in or at the place that

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was only one possible explanation of the reason why Gaunt had not seen her in ample time to avoid capture, and that was that whilst he had been busy with the children on the eastern beach, the proa must have been approaching from the westward, which would cause her to be hidden from view by the intervening high land.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.

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

From this reading The shell- gatherers had been most successful in their quest, and returning to Fay Island laden with their delicate and beautiful spoils, were about half- way across the stream--which, it will be remembered, was of considerable width at the point where they would have to cross--when the proa suddenly hove in sight round a bend of the channel.