used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
the act of departing
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
Harkaway's
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From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
Hunston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
in other respects or ways
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
go across or through
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there was Hunston completely in his power.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everything seemed to be going Jack’s way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this enormous treasure in his hands he could not feel otherwise than triumphant.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being aware of it, Jack had another and startling experience to pass through, and the time for it to begin had now come.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed as if Young Jack Harkaway’s troubles were surely ended, but they were not.
