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Chapter III · Chapter 3

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"Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."
"Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."
"By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.
There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."
At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Hidden Treasure

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Hidden Treasure is here in full — 448 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."
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"Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."
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"By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.
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There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."
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At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:
/æt ðə ˈmenʃən ʌv ðə ˈpjʊrˈbredz bɑːbz aɪz ˈspɑːrkəld bʌt ˈæftər rɪˈflektɪŋ ə ˈmoʊmənt hiː rɪˈplaɪd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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

Bob's noun US /bɑːbz/

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading “At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:”

farmers noun US /ˈfɑːrmərz/

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading “"Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."”

grade noun US /ɡreɪd/

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading “"By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.”

headquarters noun US /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading “"Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."”

Holstein noun US /ˈhoʊlstiːn/

a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland

From this reading “"By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.”

purebred noun US /ˈpjʊrˈbred/

a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

From this reading “"By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.”

purebreds noun US /ˈpjʊrˈbredz/

plural of “purebred” — a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

From this reading “At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:”

sparkled verb US /ˈspɑːrkəld/

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading “At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:”

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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 "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

banknounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

bidverbUS /bɪd/

propose a payment

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

bullnounUS /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

cowsnounUS /kaʊz/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

didn't

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

don't

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

farmverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

herdnounUS /hɜːrd/

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/

a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

how

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

I'd

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

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

I'll

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

I'm

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

I've

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

Joe

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

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

purebrednounUS /ˈpjʊrˈbred/

a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

purebredsnounUS /ˈpjʊrˈbredz/

plural of “purebred” — a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

salenounUS /seɪl/

a particular instance of selling

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading At the mention of the purebreds, Bob's eyes sparkled, but after reflecting a moment he replied:

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

there's

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

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Well, I'm sure we didn't expect you to do it for nothing," replied Bob, "and I know Uncle Joe will be pleased that you fixed it up for him."

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

you're

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't think I'll charge you anything for this, Bob, although it is worth something to know how to do a thing right, but since I've decided to make our bank the headquarters for farmers, we expect to do little things like this for our friends, so you're welcome to whatever the service is worth."

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There are ten young cows and a fine bull--just the kind he should have to start a herd on his farm."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "By the way, Bob," said the banker, "you might tell your uncle that there's going to be a sale of some purebred and grade Holstein cattle next week on a farm in the southern part of the county, and that I'd like to have him bid them in.

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