AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
for the reason that
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
Bristos
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From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
someone who is a detective
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
Edmonstone
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From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
latchkeynounUS /ˈlætʃkiː/
key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
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 XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
the force of workers available
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
a particular point in time
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
obviatedverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtəd/
past form of “obviate” — do away with
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
and nothing more
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
with low volume
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
successive (without a break)
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
express a supposition
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went quietly up to his room, changed his coat, and filled his pipe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next moment, the two men were walking in opposite directions.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he spoke, he shook Edmonstone by the hand with an air of good faith.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was fortunate, not only because he had the latchkey in his pocket, but since it obviated crooked answers to awkward questions: they would, of course, suppose that he had gone straight home from the Bristos'.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading XV THE MORNING AFTER Dick reached Iris Lodge before the other two whom he had left at the ball.
