afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
bed-side
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From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
approval
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading It was rumoured that he privately devoured them in the night.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
discoverableadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərəbəl/
capable of being ascertained or found out
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
assemble or get together
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rumoured that he privately devoured them in the night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
morselsnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəlz/
plural of “morsel” — a small quantity of anything
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was rumoured that he privately devoured them in the night.
not any; not one
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
not one, and not any
From this reading None saw when he ate them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading It was rumoured that he privately devoured them in the night.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
rumoured
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From this reading It was rumoured that he privately devoured them in the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
cut with a saw
From this reading None saw when he ate them.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
stowverbUS /stoʊ/
fill by packing tightly
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None saw when he ate them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
Twas
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From this reading "----'Twas said, He ate strange flesh."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was watched, but no traces of such midnight practices were discoverable.
at the time that
From this reading None saw when he ate them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was observed, after dinner, carefully to gather up the remnants left at his table (not many, nor very choice fragments, you may credit me)--and, in an especial manner, these disreputable morsels, which he would convey away, and secretly stow in the settle that stood at his bed-side.
