used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
consider or hold as true
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
completely unclothed
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
for the reason that
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
apart from; not including
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next moment they wished they had not.
only a very short time before
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
temporary military shelter
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment they wished they had not.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment they wished they had not.
not any; not one
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next moment they wished they had not.
ODDSnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
on the contrary
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
cut with a saw
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were seated at a bare pine table, and on the table there was a bottle of liquor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HEAVY ODDS Although feeling rather uneasy because of the man's rough manner, the boys hardly saw what they could do but accept the invitation, and they went inside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
a Caucasian
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
which person or people
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The next moment they wished they had not.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were two other men within the hut besides the one who had opened the door.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There seemed to be no other furniture in the miserable room, except a rusty wood stove, which was at white heat, two or three stools and a pile of hay in the corner, which evidently served as a bed.
