Silverobama
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Hi,
What does "keep straight away" mean in this sentence?
The most economical age to capture an elephant for training is between fifteen and twenty years, for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away.
I guess the "keep" is a noun here, right? But what does it mean?
What does "keep straight away" mean in this sentence?
The most economical age to capture an elephant for training is between fifteen and twenty years, for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away.
I guess the "keep" is a noun here, right? But what does it mean?