AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
in addition
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
bed-quilt
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From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
blood-stained
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From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
blood-stains
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From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
hold firmly
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
Herries
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From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
how
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From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
a particular point in time
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
not any; not one
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
and nothing more
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He could not comprehend how the razor and the blood-stains came to be there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
be dressed in
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were clean, the bed-quilt was smooth, and the door closed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But blood also smeared the right arm of his shirt, which he could not part with, as he had no other to wear.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Half dazed and unable to grasp the meaning of these weird things, he flung open the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After that first startled look, Herries sprang from the bed, anxious only, for the moment, to avoid contact with that blood-stained razor.
