I heard of my parents' plan to transport illegal drugs. I couldn’t take what they had said. I walked away into my room. Mom came in, offering me something to drink. I couldn’t resist, so I drank what she gave me.
What word can I substitute for take? Or do I really have to use another word for it?
Top answer
I overheard my parents' plan to transport illegal drugs. I couldn’t tolerate that. I went into my room.
— Mister Micawber
I overheard my parents' plan to transport illegal drugs.
I couldn’t tolerate that.
I went into my room.
Mom came in and offered me something to drink.
I couldn’t resist, so I drank what she gave me.
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I overheard my parents' plan to transport illegal drugs. I couldn’t tolerate that. I went into my room. Mom came in and offered me something to drink. I couldn’t resist, so I drank what she gave me.