He always compared the engine to the sound of a cat purring. The word definition for purring is: a low tonal, continual, fluttery sound made by some animal to show or to express a level of contentment or pleasure. For example, cats purr a lot when they are in a state of peace or when they are happy. I guess that is the reason why the motorcycle sound reminded Chan's dad of a cat.
Based on the conclusion of "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can infer that the Haida had plenty of food and water available. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.
