used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
in actual fact
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
wanted intensely
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
DormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
GAUNTadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
not in action or at work
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
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 GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
engage in
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
no person; not anyone
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
held or filled or in use
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
RUINSnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
except for; apart from
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
in the near future
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Not alone were there treasures of her own, but Ruth knew of articles belonging to her chums that they prized highly.
on a floor above
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GAUNT RUINS Ruth Fielding felt a strong desire to return to the threatened building, and to make her way upstairs to that old quartette room she and her chums had occupied for so long.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many things she desired to save.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading It seemed actually wicked to stand idle while the hot flames spread, creating a havoc that nobody could stay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why! if the firemen did not soon appear, the whole West Dormitory would be destroyed.
