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Chapter III
THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two. It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up. This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement. Ward bought the outfits for both of us. It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.”
for this reason
From this reading “It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
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From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
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From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
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From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
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From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
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From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
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From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
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From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
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From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
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From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
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From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
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From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
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From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
for this reason
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was agreed that I was to go in Ward's employ, he to pay my passage money and all expenses, I to give him half the gold I might pick up.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE VOYAGE If I had any scruples--and I do not remember many--they were overcome within the next day or two.
