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Europe from a Motor Car
Europe from a Motor Car

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Europe from a Motor Car is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Russell Richardson • Curated US English Learning Edition
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CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.
Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.
We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.
The car ran for a little way and then stopped.
An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.
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Europe from a Motor Car

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Europe from a Motor Car is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.
Line 2
Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.
/ˈaʊər dɪˈpɑːrtʃər ˈɜːrli ɪn ðə ˌæftərˈnuːn wɑːz ˈʌndər ˈsɑːmbər skaɪz/
Line 3
We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.
/wiː wɜːr dʒʌst ˈriːtʃɪŋ ðə ˈaʊtskɜːrts ʌv ðə ˈsɪti wen ðə ˈendʒən ɡeɪv ˈevədəns ʌv ˈtrʌbəl/
Line 4
The car ran for a little way and then stopped.
/ðə kɑːr ræn fɔːr ə ˈlɪtəl weɪ ənd ðen stɑːpt/
Line 5
An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.
/æn ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən rɪˈviːld ðə nəˈsesəti ʌv ˈkliːnɪŋ ðə spɑːrk plʌɡz/

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Alps noun US /ælps/

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
embracing noun US /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

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Mediterranean noun US /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

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Midi noun US /ˈmiːdi/

the southern part of France

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

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plugs noun US /plʌɡz/

plural of “plug” — blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

From this reading “An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.”

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Pyrenees noun US /ˈpɪrəiz/

a chain of mountains between France and Spain

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
somber adjective US /ˈsɑːmbər/

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading “Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.”

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southwest noun US /ˌsaʊˈθwest/

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

most interesting adverb + adjective

In this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

5,794 times in 426,211 chapters
gave evidence verb + noun counted as “give evidence”

In this reading “We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.”

1,879 times in 426,211 chapters
in the afternoon preposition + article + noun counted as “in … afternoon”

In this reading “Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.”

23,409 times in 426,211 chapters
sweep of verb + particle

In this reading “CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.”

5,890 times in 426,211 chapters
then stopped adverb + adjective

In this reading “The car ran for a little way and then stopped.”

2,313 times in 426,211 chapters
little way adjective + noun

In this reading “The car ran for a little way and then stopped.”

11,431 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 62

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

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acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

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afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

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AlpsnounUS /ælps/

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

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CHAMBÉRY

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

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citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/

the act of making something clean

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

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embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

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FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

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gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

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manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MidinounUS /ˈmiːdi/

the southern part of France

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

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NÎMES

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Pending verification
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
plugsnounUS /plʌɡz/

plural of “plug” — blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/

a chain of mountains between France and Spain

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

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skiesnounUS /skaɪz/

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/

a momentary flash of light

From this reading An investigation revealed the necessity of cleaning the spark plugs.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

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stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sweepverbUS /swiːp/

sweep across or over

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading CHAMBÉRY TO NÎMES From Chambéry our course ran southwest through the Midi, that great sweep of territory stretching across the Mediterranean basin from the Alps to the Pyrenees and embracing many of the most interesting regions in France.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Our departure, early in the afternoon, was under somber skies.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The car ran for a little way and then stopped.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading We were just reaching the outskirts of the city when the engine gave evidence of trouble.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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