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Bob Chester's Grit

Chapter VI

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A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.
How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.
"I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.
"He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.
Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."
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Bob Chester's Grit

Chapter VI

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.
Line 2
How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.
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"I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.
Line 4
"He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.
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Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

About preposition US /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “"He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.”

After preposition US /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Believe noun US /ˈbelieve/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."”

Could modal verb US /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

First noun US /first/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Found noun US /found/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Great noun US /great/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

Help noun US /help/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.”

Himself pronoun US /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “"I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.”

Know noun US /know/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

Obtain verb US /əbˈteɪn/

to get something, especially through effort

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Perhaps noun US /perhaps/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.”

Suddenly noun US /ˈsuddenly/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

Take noun US /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Thing noun US /thing/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

Think noun US /think/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.”

Would modal verb US /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.”

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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 A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

able

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From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

advice

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

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

all

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

any

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

Anyway

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

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

away

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

believenounUS /ˈbelieve/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

Bob

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From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

carry

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

costs

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

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

decided

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

depend

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

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

distance

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

dollars

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

earn

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

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

far

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

ferries

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

fifteen

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

find

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

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

firstnounUS /first/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

foundnounUS /found/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

funds

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

get

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

go

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

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

greatnounUS /great/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

He'll

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

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

headed

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

helpnounUS /help/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

How

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

I'll

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

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

interest

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

Jersey

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

KIND-HEARTED

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From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

knownounUS /know/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

money

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

more

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

much

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

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

New

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From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/

to get something, especially through effort

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

perhaps

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

plan

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

purpose

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

pursuing

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

realized

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

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

remembered

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

reporter

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

said

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From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

shore

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

some

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

takenounUS /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

taken

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

tells

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From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

thingnounUS /thing/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

things

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

thinknounUS /think/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

travel

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

trying

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From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

WAITRESS

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From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

work

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

York

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From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.