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A Young Man's Year

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of A Young Man's Year is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Anthony Hope • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.
He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.
Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.
Which was the truth?
Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Young Man's Year

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of A Young Man's Year is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/55 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.
Line 2
He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.
/hiː kʊd nɑːt ber tuː biː wɪð ðem hiː hæd niːd tuː biː əˈloʊn wɪð hɪz ˈæŋɡər ənd bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
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Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.
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Which was the truth?
/wɪtʃ wɑːz ðə truːθ/
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Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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bewilderment noun US /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading “He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
counsellor noun US /ˈkaʊnsələr/

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading “A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentary adjective US /ˈmoʊmənteri/

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading “Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.”

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Oliver noun US /ˈɑːləvər/

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading “A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.”

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Oliver's noun US /ˈɑːlɪvərz/

possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading “Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.”

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perspective noun US /pərˈspektɪv/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
prudent adjective US /ˈpruːdənt/

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading “A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.”

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wavered verb US /ˈweɪvərd/

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading “Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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make up verb + adjective

form or compose

In this reading “Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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Bernadette

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From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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Bernadette's

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From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(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 Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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COUNSELLORnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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foolnounUS /fuːl/

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

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momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/

possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRUDENTadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

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soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/

hurting

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
teanounUS /tiː/

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A PRUDENT COUNSELLOR Arthur escaped from the house as soon as he could, leaving Bernadette and Sir Oliver at tea together.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Which was the truth?

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Bernadette's confusion, if real at all, had been momentary; Sir Oliver's cool confidence had never wavered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Perhaps if he were alone for a bit he could see things better, get them in a true perspective, and make up his mind whether he was being a fool now or had been a fool--a sore fool--up to now.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Which was the truth?

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could not bear to be with them; he had need to be alone with his anger and bewilderment.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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