used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
(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 He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
for the reason that
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
don't
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From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
divisible by two
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
how
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From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
and nothing more
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
by chance
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
nicknamedverbUS /ˈnɪkneɪmd/
past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I feel the same way.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
Scotty
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From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I feel the same way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
We'd
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From this reading "We'd better do something," Rick Brant stated grimly, "and we'd better do it fast."
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading But don't forget that Dad is just as worried as we are--maybe even more so, because he feels responsible.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading He picked up a stone and threw it far out into the green waters of the Atlantic, a gesture that did little to relieve his worry and anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don Scott, nicknamed Scotty, said soothingly, "I know how you feel.
