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Secret Service

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Secret Service is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Cyrus Townsend Brady • Curated US English Learning Edition
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EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.
As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.
“Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.
“Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.
“Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Secret Service

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Secret Service is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/52 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.
Line 2
As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.
Line 3
“Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.
Line 4
“Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.
/jes hiː ɪz ðer ˈænsərd ðə ˈwʊmən/
Line 5
“Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

Learner Dictionary

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backyard noun US /ˈbækjɑːrd/

the grounds in back of a house

From this reading ““Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Caroline adjective US /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading “EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
departure noun US /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading “EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
directed adjective US /dərˈektəd/

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading “EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heap noun US /hiːp/

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading ““Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inopportune adjective US /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/

not opportune

From this reading “EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rear noun US /rɪr/

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading “As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
starting adjective US /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading ““Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.”

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.

PLAY THE GAME verb + article + noun counted as “play … game”

In this reading “EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.”

1,943 times in 426,211 chapters
first time adjective + noun

In this reading ““Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.”

71,417 times in 426,211 chapters
toward the rear preposition + article + noun counted as “toward … rear”

In this reading “As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.”

372 times in 426,211 chapters
toward the window preposition + article + noun counted as “toward … window”

In this reading ““Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.”

1,034 times in 426,211 chapters
rear window noun + noun

car window that allows vision out of the back of the car

In this reading “As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.”

157 times in 426,211 chapters
in surprise preposition + noun

In this reading ““Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.”

10,881 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 64

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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 “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Arrelsford

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

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Pending verification
AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/

on or to one side

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backyardnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrd/

the grounds in back of a house

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Caroline's

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From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Pending verification
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EDITH

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From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Pending verification
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FORCEDadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heapnounUS /hiːp/

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/

not opportune

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/

discontinued temporarily

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

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 EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/

with speed

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rearnounUS /rɪr/

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reëntrance

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

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Pending verification
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steppedverbUS /stept/

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

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 EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
there's

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

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

Pending verification
timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “Is he——” began Arrelsford, turning toward the window, and starting back in surprise as he observed Caroline for the first time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Varney

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

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

Pending verification
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading EDITH IS FORCED TO PLAY THE GAME Caroline’s departure was again interrupted by the inopportune reëntrance from the back hall of Mr. Arrelsford, who was accompanied by two soldiers, whom he directed to remain by the door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As he advanced rapidly toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped aside toward the rear window.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, he is there,” answered the woman.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, Mrs. Varney,” cried Caroline, “there’s a heap of soldiers out in your backyard here.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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