used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
any thing at all
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
BUDnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading BUD GOBLE'S WATERLOO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
else
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From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
at any time
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
set up or found
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
Goble
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From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
GOBLE'S
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From this reading BUD GOBLE'S WATERLOO.
hold firmly
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
express in words
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
not in physical motion
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
nonexistent
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first time his courage had ever been tested, and he was found wanting; but, strange as it may appear, his friends did not think any the less of him for it.
WATERLOOnounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading BUD GOBLE'S WATERLOO.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are obliged to say that he did not.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He stood quite still, for something told him it would be dangerous to do anything else.
wrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading Did Bud Goble leap over the counter and wrench the threatening weapon from Mr. Bailey's grasp with one hand, while he throttled him with the other?
