the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE ESMERALDA MINE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
a youthful male person
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
Bradley'snounUS /ˈbrædliz/
possessive form of “bradley” — United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
ESMERALDA
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From this reading AT THE ESMERALDA MINE.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
Geisler
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From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
Merrill
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From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AT THE ESMERALDA MINE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading It was the morning of the day following the dash for safety in Buck Bradley's car, and the mine owner and his superintendent had been in anxious consultation since breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE ESMERALDA MINE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Merrill, an anxious look on his face, paced up and down the floor of the office of the Esmeralda Mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading In truth, they had enough to worry them.
wouldn't
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From this reading "If only I was certain that my boy and his friends were safe, Geisler, I wouldn't feel so much anxiety."
