afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Don't come, Mr. Gale," he had urged.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't come, Mr. Gale," he had urged.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
a social unit living together
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "Don't come, Mr. Gale," he had urged.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
and nothing more
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look worn out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Don't come, Mr. Gale," he had urged.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
not any; not one
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
and nothing more
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You look worn out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
from that place or that time
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading But he had been so quiet, so carefully unobtrusive, that he had been scarcely noticed.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Don't come, Mr. Gale," he had urged.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
in or at the place that
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of that greater family, one member had been in the house all through the month which had just gone by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very early each morning, day after day, John had gone outside for his breakfast and thence to the office where he himself had handled the business as well as he could, only coming to Roger at night now and then with some matter he could not settle alone, but always stoutly declaring that he needed no other assistance.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "You look worn out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look worn out.
