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Mr. Waddy's Return
Mr. Waddy's Return

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Mr. Waddy's Return is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Theodore Winthrop • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.
The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?
“Look you, stranger!
There is only one thing to do.
You must shoot!”
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mr. Waddy's Return

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Mr. Waddy's Return is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.
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The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?
Line 3
“Look you, stranger!
/lʊk juː ˈstreɪndʒər/
Line 4
There is only one thing to do.
/ðer ɪz ˈoʊnli wʌn θɪŋ tuː duː/
Line 5
You must shoot!”
/juː mʌst ʃuːt/

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destitute adjective US /ˈdestətuːt/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading “The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
embryonic adjective US /ˌembriˈɑːnɪk/

of an organism prior to birth or hatching

From this reading “The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
husbands noun US /ˈhʌzbəndz/

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inexperienced adjective US /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading “A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
infidelity noun US /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading “A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inquires verb US /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/

third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?”

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unattractive adjective US /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/

lacking beauty or charm

From this reading “A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wronged verb US /rɔːŋd/

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading “The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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certain number adjective + noun

In this reading “A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.”

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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 VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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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 A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
embryonicadjectiveUS /ˌembriˈɑːnɪk/

of an organism prior to birth or hatching

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/

third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
LENGTHnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look you, stranger!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
manlinessnoun

the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must shoot!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is only one thing to do.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading There is only one thing to do.

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others

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From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/

like better; value more highly

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shootverbUS /ʃuːt/

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading You must shoot!”

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strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “Look you, stranger!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

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 A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading There is only one thing to do.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/

lacking beauty or charm

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
UNKNOWNadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
VOYAGEnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A VOYAGE OF UNKNOWN LENGTH There will always be a certain number of respectable, but inexperienced and unattractive men whose wives will prefer others more attractive than their husbands, even to the point of infidelity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading The wronged husband, who is often not destitute of embryonic manliness, inquires what he is to do, when he is true and his wife is false?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Look you, stranger!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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