used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
(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 “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
any thing at all
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
Berty's
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From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
DISCOURAGEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
the act of departing
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
and nothing more
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
the force of workers available
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
being perceived or observed
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
in the near future
From this reading “Yes, presently,” she returned.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Yes, presently,” she returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom nodded to the men in a civil manner, then said, “Are you going home?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
male cat
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading “No, thank you,” she said, wearily, “I was just talking to some of my friends here.”
at the time that
From this reading DISCOURAGED When Berty’s eyes rested on Tom, he came forward hat in hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, presently,” she returned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is there anything I can do for you?” he inquired, calmly, but with inward anxiety as he noticed her flushed face.
