afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
the literary culture
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
with speed
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
Stonewell
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From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT GETS GOOD NEWS The days following dragged slowly by for the apprehensive Robert.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He anxiously awaited each mail delivery, but not until Saturday morning after drill did any letters come from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was full of the needs of his father and mother and it took real effort on his part to attend to his duties and prepare his studies.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Eagerly he tore open the letter in his father's well-known handwriting, and rapidly read it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Stonewell entered their rooms together and Robert fairly pounced on the two letters that were awaiting him.
