forethought

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

"Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead."

"Seeing the rain clouds gathering, she started bringing the laundry inside, anticipating a sudden downpour. "

"To prevent a fight, the older brother anticipated his younger sibling and took the toy away. "

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

"The premeditation behind the surprise party was evident in the weeks of careful planning. "

"Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick."

"Maria couldn't go to the park because she had to finish her schoolwork. "

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "