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Chapter VI
[Sidenote: (1854.)] I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times. I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises. [Sidenote: (1856.)]
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any thing at all
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.”
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From this reading [Sidenote: (1854.)]
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From this reading [Sidenote: (1856.)]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
any thing at all
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
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From this reading [Sidenote: (1854.)]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what Dick got, but it was probably only uncashable promises.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I worked in that little job-office in Keokuk as much as two years, I should say, without ever collecting a cent of wages, for Orion was never able to pay anything--but Dick Higham and I had good times.
