used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The man could be caught unaware before he had time to hide.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The man could be caught unaware before he had time to hide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
Jo
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From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
LANTERNnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
portholenoun
a window in a ship or airplane
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
transport commercially
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
the state of being asleep
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The man could be caught unaware before he had time to hide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading The man could be caught unaware before he had time to hide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
which person or people
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A MAN WITH A LANTERN_ Meanwhile Jo made a ladder exactly long enough to reach from the ground to the porthole of the captain’s cabin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But if some one were sleeping on the blankets in the captain’s stateroom Jo could look in and see who was there without disturbing the sleeper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had reasoned that the band would be safer outside the ship; he was afraid, and with good reason, of being caught in a trap.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jo made his ladder by splitting a young green cedar.
