Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

anew

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But an hour went by--and yet another.

react verbally

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Certainly, in any case, he had no time to lose.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Certainly, in any case, he had no time to lose.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly, in any case, he had no time to lose.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

divisible by two

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

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From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Certainly, in any case, he had no time to lose.

the force of workers available

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

hot or warm and humid

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

not any; not one

From this reading Certainly, in any case, he had no time to lose.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

according to the clock

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

warning of future misfortune

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

with speed

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

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From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

that is looked for

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

not in physical motion

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

under normal conditions

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

precisely as stated

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

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

From this reading IN THE SANCTUARY It was ten o'clock now, an hour since the Rat and Muggy Ladd had left Foo Sen's.

(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 He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But an hour went by--and yet another.

in or at the place that

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading He turned quickly and hurried along the block that separated him from the Bowery--he had a fair idea of the haunts usually frequented in the evening by the men he sought, and, even failing to find the men themselves, there was always the chance, and a very good one, that, where Curley was known, Curley's fifteen thousand dollar deal might be the subject of gossip which would answer his, Jimmie Dale's, purpose quite as well.

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

From this reading Again Jimmie Dale told himself that it was still early, that the Rat would wait for a much later hour--but at the same time he acknowledged to himself a sense of growing and premonitory uneasiness.

but in spite of that

From this reading But an hour went by--and yet another.