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.
united by being of the same opinion
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.
(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 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.
one or some or every or all without specification
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.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
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.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
campaignernounUS /kæmˈpeɪnər/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
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.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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.
coins made of gold
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
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.
immediately following in time or order
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.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
win a victory over
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 act of passing from one state or place to the next
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.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
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.
select carefully from a group
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.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This seemed to me, at least, an eminently satisfactory and businesslike arrangement.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
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.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
an act of traveling by water
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 waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It turned out that he was a Mexican war veteran--hence the military cape--and in consequence an old campaigner.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Ward bought the outfits for both of us.
Ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
