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Raftmates: A Story of the Great River

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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CAMPMATES TURN RAFTMATES.
"Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.
He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.
"That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.
"I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.
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Raftmates: A Story of the Great River

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Raftmates: A Story of the Great River is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CAMPMATES TURN RAFTMATES.
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"Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.
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He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.
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"That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.
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"I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.
/aɪ ˈnevər æm əˈlaʊd tuː pruːv wʌt aɪ æm ˈrɪli ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv ɪn ðə ˈvoʊkəl laɪn/

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accompany verb US /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading “He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.”

comical adjective US /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading “"That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.”

howled verb US /haʊld/

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading “"Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.”

master's noun US /ˈmæstərz/

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.”

outburst noun US /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading “He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.”

uplifted adjective US /ˈʌplɪftɪd/

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading “"Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.”

vocal adjective US /ˈvoʊkəl/

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading “"I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.”

wow noun US /waʊ/

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading “"Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.”

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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 "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

Bim

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From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

Brackett

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

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

CAMPMATES

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

From this reading CAMPMATES TURN RAFTMATES.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

howledverbUS /haʊld/

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/

the sound of laughing

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

RAFTMATES

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

From this reading CAMPMATES TURN RAFTMATES.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

singverbUS /sɪŋ/

deliver by singing

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

That's

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

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

TURNverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading CAMPMATES TURN RAFTMATES.

upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

uproariousadjective

uncontrollably noisy

From this reading He felt in duty bound to accompany his master's singing, but on this occasion, at least, he brought it to a sudden conclusion, for no one could possibly sing in face of the uproarious laughter that greeted his outburst.

vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

w-o-w-w

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

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "That's always the way," remarked Billy Brackett, with a comical expression.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I never am allowed to prove what I am really capable of in the vocal line.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

WownounUS /waʊ/

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading "Wow wow w-o-w-w!" howled Bim, with his ridiculous nose uplifted and a most melancholy expression of countenance.

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