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Jack and the Check Book

Chapter III

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"I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.
He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."
The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.
As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.
A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.
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Jack and the Check Book

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Jack and the Check Book is here in full — 530 sentences across 106 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/106 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.
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He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."
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The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.
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As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.
/æz hiː left ðə haʊs hiː ˈnoʊtəst ðæt ðə snoʊ wɑːz bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ tuː fɔːl soʊ hiː ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd nɑːt tuː ɡoʊ ˈveri fɑːr əˈfiːld fɔːr hɪz miːl/
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A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

Learner Dictionary

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

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accommodation noun US /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

afield adverb US /əˈfiːld/

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading “As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.”

assuage verb US /əˈsweɪdʒ/

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

negotiable adjective US /nəˈɡoʊʃəbəl/

capable of being passed or negotiated

From this reading “He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."”

neighboring adjective US /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

pangs noun US /pæŋz/

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

pawnshop noun US /ˈpɔːnʃɑːp/

a shop where loans are made with personal property as security

From this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

storage noun US /ˈstɔːrədʒ/

the act of storing something

From this reading “"I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

roast beef verb + noun

cut of beef suitable for roasting

In this reading “A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.”

cheap restaurant adjective + noun

In this reading “A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.”

cold storage adjective + noun

in a state of abeyance or postponement

In this reading “"I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.”

good enough adjective + noun

adequately good for the circumstances

In this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

went out verb + adjective counted as “go out”

move out of or depart from

In this reading “The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.”

wear out verb + adjective

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

In this reading “"I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.”

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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 The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/

a line of approach

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

beefnounUS /biːf/

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

blocknounUS /blɑːk/

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

centsnounUS /sents/

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

else

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/

an article of clothing

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

half-dollar

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

half-way

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

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

I'll

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

mealnounUS /miːl/

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

negotiableadjectiveUS /nəˈɡoʊʃəbəl/

capable of being passed or negotiated

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

pangsnounUS /pæŋz/

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

pawnshopnounUS /ˈpɔːnʃɑːp/

a shop where loans are made with personal property as security

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/

a building where people go to eat

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

roastverbUS /roʊst/

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/

giving satisfaction

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

scarf-pin

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

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

snownounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/

the act of storing something

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

tipnounUS /tɪp/

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

to-morrow

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/

being five more than twenty

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

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

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading As he left the house he noticed that the snow was beginning to fall, so he decided not to go very far afield for his meal.

waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

wearverbUS /wer/

be dressed in

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

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 He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The thought that the useful old garment was still good enough to act as a satisfactory bit of security for a temporary accommodation at the neighboring pawnshop cheered him up somewhat, and he went out, seeking a comfortable spot where with his last half-dollar he could assuage the growing pangs of hunger.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He already has my watch, my scarf-pin, and everything else that I have that is negotiable--he might as well top his collection off with you."

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading A cheap restaurant half-way down the block, on the avenue, attracted his eye, and he went in and ordered his dinner--twenty-five cents' worth of roast beef and a cup of coffee for himself, and the balance to tip the waiter.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll take one last wear out of you," he said, as he put it on, "and to-morrow I'll put you in cold storage at the house of mine Uncle.

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