take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
Budd
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From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
Budd's
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From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hello, Budd!" he exclaimed.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Budd!" he exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
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 His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
a boy or man
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
immediately past
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
by chance
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
re-assured
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From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
a source of difficulty
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are glad to know it, for we had given you up for lost."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words re-assured Budd’s troubled spirit somewhat, for he now knew that he had been missed, and possibly searched for.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading As Budd drew near to the farm of Mr. Wright he was greatly tempted to go in and talk over with him the unfortunate predicament into which his adventure had brought him; but he was saved that trouble, for as he got opposite that gentleman’s residence he came out and hailed the lad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have, then, survived last night’s storm.
