Chapter 38 of Wait and Hope is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 38 of Wait and Hope is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans. Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?" "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir." "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year." "A thousand dollars a year!" exclaimed Ben.
Chapter 38 of Wait and Hope is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading “"I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."”
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading “Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"”
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading “"You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"”
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.
In this reading “"You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."”
speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
In this reading “Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.”
In this reading “Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"”
In this reading “Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A thousand dollars a year!" exclaimed Ben.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
above and across; more than
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I would get a better education if I could afford it, sir."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "You can afford it on an income of a thousand dollars a year."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you wish to remain at the store, or would you like to get a better education?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Conclusion "Ben," said Mr. Baldwin, "let us talk over your plans.
Chapter 38 of Wait and Hope by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 78 sentences, grouped into 16 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 38 holds 78 sentences of Wait and Hope, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
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