used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
(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 The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Ruth quickly controlled herself.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
DEVOURINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
ELEMENTnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
divisible by two
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
a young female
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ruth quickly controlled herself.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
most important element
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
with speed
From this reading Ruth quickly controlled herself.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth quickly controlled herself.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
at the time that
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girl of the Red Mill erased from her countenance all expression of the fear which gripped her; but about her heart she felt a pressure like that of a tight band.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She went on calmly with her supper when her chum arose from her seat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE DEVOURING ELEMENT Not even Helen heard Ruth's whispered words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The word "fire" would start a panic on the instant, although both dormitories were across the campus from the main hall.
