a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
in addition
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
Bundy
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From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But prudence withheld him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
CARSnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
Denton
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From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
DENTON'S
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From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But prudence withheld him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
Kelso
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From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
not any; not one
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading But prudence withheld him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was by no means certain that he had been recognized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DENTON'S LITTLE ADVENTURE IN THE CARS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
at the time that
From this reading When Denton, to his infinite disgust, saw his scheme foiled by the return of Oliver and Bundy to the inn at Kelso, he was strongly tempted to go back also.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Very probably Bundy really went back on account of some slight matter which he had forgotten.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading But prudence withheld him.
