Premature
Happened too soon; before it was time
“His idea had taken shape earlier that year when his
American Lit. class had studied Poe’s short story, ‘The
Premature Burial’ “
a small stream; brook
“Sweat was running in rivulets, stinging his eyes and puddling
up his ears.”
use up, drain, reduce, consume, lessen
“The struggle depleted the air too quickly, and he started
to black out.”
illusion, phantom, fancy
“The tiny numerals danced and wavered like a
red mirage.”
Poor person
“No one had been buried in the cemetery for
years, she knew, so it must be some pauper’s
grave dug on the sly.”
Inadequate, sorrowful
“And what a pathetic flower holder,” she sighed.
the complete separation from others
“I want total isolation. It’s a very important part
of the plan…”
anything that severely confines, constricts, or
hinders
“We need a couple of straightjackets.”
Completely engrossed in thought; absorbed
“Before he had been too preoccupied with other
thoughts.”
at particular periods of time
“Then he could check at intervals for any
sounds.”