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Imantaghavi Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Quarter

Hi,

".... I wanted to buy a birthday present for my mother. He showed me everything in his store that could be had for a quarter."

What does the italicized part mean?

Does it refer to the discounted goods at the store?

Regards,

Iman
  

Top answer

could be had for a quarter = could be purchased for 25 cents (or less). There is no suggestion of discounts, but the story is obviously set many years ago!

— Mister Micawber

  • could be had for a quarter = could be purchased for 25 cents (or less).
  • There is no suggestion of discounts, but the story is obviously set many years ago!
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could be had for a quarter = could be purchased for 25 cents (or less). There is no suggestion of discounts, but the story is obviously set many years ago!
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Thank you Mistre Micawber.Yes it's an old story in which the girl had just 5 nickels.

Is that amount tantamount to 25 cents?

Thank you in advance,

Iman
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Yes, five nickels = 25 cents. One quarter = 25 cents.
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Thank you Grammar Geek for your time and attention.

IMAN
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