used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
any person at all
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
doesn't
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From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
Hieronymous's
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From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
how
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From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
and nothing more
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
the force of workers available
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
a special situation
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the first place, the cabin was little—only three rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
a source of difficulty
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the door there was opened out of the back, and the two men were guarding that.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
wasn't
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From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
which person or people
From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading On the side of the cabin at the right of the door there wasn’t a window, and there was only one at the end opposite.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
wouldn't
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From this reading To anybody who doesn’t know just how things were it would seem as if there wouldn’t be any trouble about it at all, but there was, just the same.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may think it would be an easy thing to sneak out of Uncle Hieronymous’s cabin without being seen.
