Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

someone who administers a business

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

possessive form of “ally” — a friendly nation

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

deprived of sight

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

carefully weighed

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

the act of departing

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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 “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

divisible by two

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

and nothing more

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

an amount of time

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

a strong liking

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

except for; apart from

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

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

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

up to a particular time

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

the act of using

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

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

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

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

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Diana’s scanty visits had not impressed her in any way, and her own absorption during those drifting, golden weeks blinded her usual observation.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

at the time that

From this reading It struck her with a positive shock that Mrs. Churton had aged when she came face to face with her in the morning sunlight on the quay; but the knowledge even then lay dormant in her mind, not to be considered upon until some day she might have need of it.

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

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.

which person or people

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Diana had called in company with other women in the Station, during the time following Ally’s departure; but Leoline had always looked upon her as her husband’s friend, and did not expect, or desire, an equal attention to herself.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “He needs a clever counsel who stands at the world’s tribunal.”--_English Proverb._ Mrs. Lewin had not seen Diana Churton, save at passing moments, for a period of some weeks, but she encountered her on the day she started for Vohitra.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading The Administrator had placed his yacht at her disposal, and she made use of it in preference to the coasting steamer, which otherwise was the only means of transport to Port Albert.