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A Fool and His Money

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.
It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.
Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.
Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?
Not by any means.
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A Fool and His Money

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of A Fool and His Money is here in full — 347 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/69 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.
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It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.
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Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.
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Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?
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Not by any means.
/nɑːt baɪ ˈeni miːnz/

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cuisine noun US /kwɪˈziːn/

the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared

From this reading “It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.”

elect verb US /ɪˈlekt/

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading “Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?”

forbidding adjective US /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading “Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.”

frequented verb US /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading “It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.”

hearsay noun US /ˈhiːrseɪ/

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading “Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.”

olden adjective US /ˈoʊldən/

relating to time long past

From this reading “It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.”

wend verb US /wend/

direct one's course or way

From this reading “Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?”

wines noun US /waɪnz/

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

Bellevue

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From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

cuisinenounUS /kwɪˈziːn/

the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

Donau

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From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

hearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

hostelrynoun

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

INVITEDverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Not by any means.

missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not able to be found

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

MONEYnounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not by any means.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/

relating to time long past

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

platz

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From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

Rempf

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

SPENDverbUS /spend/

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

spotsnounUS /spɑːts/

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/

by that means or because of that

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

UnlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

wendverbUS /wend/

direct one's course or way

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Is it to the fashionable Bellevue that the nobility and the elect wend their way when they come to town?

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I AM INVITED TO SPEND MONEY Any one who has travelled in the Valley of the Donau knows the Rempf Hotel.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

winesnounUS /waɪnz/

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading It is an ancient hostelry, frequented quite as much in these days as it was in olden times by people who are by way of knowing the excellence of its cuisine and the character of its wines.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Unless one possesses this intelligence, either through hearsay or experience, he will pass by the Rempf without so much as a glance at its rather forbidding exterior and make for the modern hotel on the platz, thereby missing one of the most interesting spots in this grim old town.

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How do I study chapter 11 of A Fool and His Money?

Work through the 70 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 70 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 11 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 11 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading A Fool and His Money

Common questions about reading A Fool and His Money by George Barr McCutcheon on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of A Fool and His Money?

Yes. All 7513 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #6325 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of A Fool and His Money is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #6325, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does A Fool and His Money take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 1503 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read A Fool and His Money section by section

How to work through A Fool and His Money section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 21 chapters of A Fool and His Money to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in A Fool and His Money

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Fool and His Money, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Quite
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Fool and His Money; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Uncle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Fool and His Money; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Rilas
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Fool and His Money; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Memory
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Fool and His Money; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.