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The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border
The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border by Frank Fowler holds 82 sentences, grouped into 17 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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THE WITCH DOCTOR.
“Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.
“You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.
Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”
“That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.
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The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE WITCH DOCTOR.
Line 2
“Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.
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“You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.
Line 4
Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”
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“That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

After preposition US /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading ““Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.”

Anything pronoun US /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading ““You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.”

Around preposition US /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading ““Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.”

Because conjunction US /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading ““You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.”

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ““Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.”

Before preposition US /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.””

Expect verb US /ɪkˈspekt/

to think that something will happen

From this reading ““You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.”

Same adjective US /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading ““Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.”

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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 “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

Adrian

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From this reading “That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

age

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From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

agree

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From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

agreed

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From this reading “That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.

all

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From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

allows

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

better

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From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

Billie's

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From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

chewing

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From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

cinch

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From this reading “That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.

cooked

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From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

couldn't

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From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

days

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From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

DOCTOR

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From this reading THE WITCH DOCTOR.

Donald

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From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

done

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

to think that something will happen

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

get

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

hanging

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

I'm

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

it'll

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

it's

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

juicy

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

less

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

like

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

little

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

making

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

maverick

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

meal

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

meat

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

more

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

opinion

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

right

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

sat

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

say

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

several

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

tender

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

That's

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

From this reading “That’s a cinch!” agreed Adrian.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE WITCH DOCTOR.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

tough

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

venison

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

we're

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

weather

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

Well

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

From this reading “Well, it’s a little tough, but all the same I like it,” was Billie’s opinion of the venison, after it had been cooked, and they sat around making a meal of it.

went

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

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

WITCH

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From this reading THE WITCH DOCTOR.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You couldn’t expect anything less,” Donald went on to say; “because all meat is more juicy and tender from hanging several days, when the weather allows.

you'll

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

From this reading Before we’re done chewing on this maverick you’ll agree that I’m right, for it’ll get better with age.”