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With Boone on the frontier
With Boone on the frontier

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of With Boone on the frontier is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Edward Stratemeyer • Curated US English Learning Edition
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WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.
“I must save her,” was his thought.
“I must save her, no matter what the cost!”
In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.
“What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.
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With Boone on the frontier

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of With Boone on the frontier is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.
Line 2
“I must save her,” was his thought.
/aɪ mʌst seɪv hɜːr wɑːz hɪz θɔːt/
Line 3
“I must save her, no matter what the cost!”
/aɪ mʌst seɪv hɜːr noʊ ˈmætər wʌt ðə kɑːst/
Line 4
In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.
/ɪn heɪst hiː ʃʌvd hɪz kəˈnuː bæk tuː ðə bæŋk ənd kɔːld ˈsɔːftli tuː ˈheri/
Line 5
“What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

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bloodthirsty adjective US /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading “WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canoe noun US /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chum noun US /tʃʌm/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading ““What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dread noun US /dred/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading “WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equally adverb US /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading ““What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haste noun US /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading “In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nameless adjective US /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading “WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.”

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shoved verb US /ʃʌvd/

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading “In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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low tone adjective + noun

In this reading ““What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.”

9,920 times in 426,211 chapters
carried off verb + particle counted as “carry off”

be successful; achieve a goal

In this reading “WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.”

14,992 times in 426,211 chapters
In haste preposition + noun

in a hurried or hasty manner

In this reading “In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.”

6,614 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

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banknounUS /bæŋk/

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

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
costnounUS /kɑːst/

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading “I must save her, no matter what the cost!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

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dreadnounUS /dred/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HAPPENEDverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading “I must save her,” was his thought.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “I must save her,” was his thought.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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Joe

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From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

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Joe's

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “I must save her, no matter what the cost!”

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

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must save her,” was his thought.

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namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading “I must save her, no matter what the cost!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

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offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RAINnounUS /reɪn/

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading “I must save her,” was his thought.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading In haste he shoved his canoe back to the bank and called softly to Harry.

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 WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I must save her,” was his thought.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tonenounUS /toʊn/

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE RAIN It filled Joe’s heart with a nameless dread to see his sister being thus carried off by an Indian he knew was as cruel as he was bloodthirsty.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What do you want, Joe?” asked his chum, in an equally low tone of voice.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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