used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
Alton
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From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
anguishedadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
with resolute determination
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
grammar-laden
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From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
half-way
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From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
of the present time and place
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
not any; not one
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
Oh-h-h
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
unusual or striking
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
recurring again and again
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading “I _will_ drown,” repeated Miss Alton firmly, “and no one----” “Oh-h-h!” a piercing shriek rent the grammar-laden air.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first class in English accepted this remarkable statement in absolute silence, their eyes fixed on their teacher.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As though about to prove her declaration, Miss Alton made a sudden dive off the platform that carried her half-way up an aisle toward the immediate vicinity of that anguished voice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I _will_ drown and no one _shall_ help me,” announced Miss Alton defiantly.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she stood high and dry on the platform, facing her class, there seemed little possibility of such a catastrophe overtaking her, therefore, they knitted their wise young brows, not in fear of her demise by drowning, but in puzzled worry over the intricacies of shall and will.
