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Hi there, everyone!

Welcome to Words in Use 2, the story part.

Our little story for this lesson is “My Brother, the Gentleman”.

Are you ready?

Let’s start.

The story of Sir Walter Raleigh, who spread his cloak on the ground to keep Queen Elizabeth from the hardship* of crossing a muddy puddle, can qualify* that nobleman for an award as a man of tact* and good breeding.

My brother Kenny, a bachelor* with a keen* interest in history, was impressed by that anecdote and thought he might demonstrate his excellent upbringing in a parallel situation.

Accordingly, he decided to abandon* his subway seat in favor of a woman standing nearby.

Although unaccustomed* to such generous treatment, the young woman was pleased to accept Kenny’s kind offer.

However, her jealous* boyfriend swore an oath* under his breath because he thought my brother was flirting with his girlfriend.

I don’t have any data* on the number of young men who get into similar trouble as a result of a gallant* gesture, but it’s probably one in a thousand.

Poor Kenny! He pointed to the now vacant* seat.

Okay, this is the end of our first story.

Hope you’ve enjoyed it.

See you for the test, good luck!