brooded

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The young student is maturing into a thoughtful and responsible adult. "

"The midshipman stood at attention, eager to learn from the experienced captain. "

"The farmer feeds the chickens every morning with corn. "

"I fear the worst will happen."

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"the male species"

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

"In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."