used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But that was a lesson.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
attestations
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From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was a lesson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
dissimulateverb
hide (feelings) from other people
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
HereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
itinerarynounUS /aɪˈtɪnəreri/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
law-school
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From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
a unit of instruction
From this reading But that was a lesson.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
engage in
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
rigornounUS /ˈrɪɡər/
something hard to endure
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
a male human offspring
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
subjectingverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that was a lesson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that was a lesson.
at the time that
From this reading Immediately after dinner he shut him up in his room, under lock and key, and never failed, when he came home at ten o’clock to make sure of his presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He marked out the itinerary of his walks for him, and measured the time they required, within a few minutes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hereafter he was careful to dissimulate, and seemed exclusively occupied in subjecting his son to a system of his invention, the excessive rigor of which would have upset a steadier one than he.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He demanded of him daily written attestations of his attendance both at the law-school and at the lawyer’s office.
