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Walter Sherwood's Probation
Walter Sherwood's Probation

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Walter Sherwood's Probation is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Horatio, Jr. Alger • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.
The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.
Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.
It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.
They had one child, a little girl of five.
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Walter Sherwood's Probation

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Walter Sherwood's Probation is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.
/æn ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ ɪnˈkaʊntər tuː ˌʌndərˈstænd ðə siːn ɪn wɪtʃ ˈwɔːltər bɪˈkeɪm æn ˈæktər ə briːf ˌekspləˈneɪʃən ɪz ˈnesəseri/
Line 2
The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.
/ðə ˈɑːkjəpənt ʌv ðə haʊs wɑːz ə ˈwʊmən ʌv pərˈhæps ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
Line 3
Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.
Line 4
It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈsʌmˈwʌt ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt tuː laɪv æt elm bæŋk bʌt boʊθ hiː ənd hɪz waɪf wɜːr fɑːnd ʌv ðə ˈkʌntri ənd wɜːr ˈwɪlɪŋ tuː səbˈmɪt tuː sʌm ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns fɔːr ðə seɪk ʌv ðə swiːt pjʊr er ənd ˈrʊrəl sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
Line 5
They had one child, a little girl of five.
/ðeɪ hæd wʌn tʃaɪld ə ˈlɪtəl ɡɜːrl ʌv faɪv/

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actor noun US /ˈæktər/

a theatrical performer

From this reading “AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.”

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Elm noun US /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading “It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.”

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exciting adjective US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading “AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.”

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inconvenience noun US /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading “It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.”

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inconvenient adjective US /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading “It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.”

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occupant noun US /ˈɑːkjəpənt/

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading “The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.”

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rural adjective US /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading “It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.”

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thirty-five adjective US /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/

being five more than thirty

From this reading “The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.”

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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 AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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actornounUS /ˈæktər/

a theatrical performer

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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BanknounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

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

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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ElmnounUS /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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Ephraim

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From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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sakenounUS /seɪk/

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/

the environmental condition

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had one child, a little girl of five.

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thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/

being five more than thirty

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Her husband, Ephraim Gregory, was employed in Chicago, and went to and from the city every day.

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 It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER To understand the scene in which Walter became an actor a brief explanation is necessary.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

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willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was somewhat inconvenient to live at Elm Bank, but both he and his wife were fond of the country, and were willing to submit to some inconvenience for the sake of the sweet, pure air and rural surroundings.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The occupant of the house was a woman of perhaps thirty-five.

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