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Chapter VI
BE YE ALSO READY. Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen. He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages. He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself. His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.”
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading “He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.”
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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 Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
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From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
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From this reading BE YE ALSO READY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BE YE ALSO READY.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
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From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BE YE ALSO READY.
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From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His brother Henry had been received into their employment, and was a smart, affectionate boy; but he never could rival John in the affections of Antonio.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading He had, by his good conduct, obtained the confidence of his employer, and was earning high wages.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had saved all his money, that he might be able to buy a share in the schooner, and Captain Sam prophesied that he would soon be a captain himself.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading BE YE ALSO READY.
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From this reading Time passed on, and John was now a manly youth of seventeen.
