Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

anew

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

at or in the front

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

in addition

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

the state of being certain

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

without deviation

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

divisible by two

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

well in the past; former

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

cause to stop

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

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

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

a small worthless amount

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

come together

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

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

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

on one occasion

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

transport commercially

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

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

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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 Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Huh! that crate's startin' off again, seems like," he muttered.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

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

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, these suggestive sounds all came from directly ahead.

badly timed

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

at the time that

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.

during the time that

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

the words that are spoken

From this reading ON HANDS AND KNEES Even while Jack was saying those few words, Perk had recovered from his sudden alarm, since he already knew the reason for the other's bringing him to a halt.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Indeed, it was a foregone certainty for the splash of water told the story as well as the abrupt explosions of a working motor.

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

From this reading Then Perk had another gripping fear which he imagined must have also seized his companion--that the chief object of their concern might be a passenger aboard that ship, heading once more across the state to Miami and that in consequence, all of Jack's carefully laid plans would meet the same untimely fate as befalls an ambitious soap-bubble when struck by a stray puff of air.