AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
Borwick
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From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
door-nails
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From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
provoking horror
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
North-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
and nothing more
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
preternaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The cowboys of the North-West are probably the only possible rivals to the ostrich in the matter of digestion still extant.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
SCRUBverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
soda-water
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From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER SCRUB CATTLE That first night Snap was glad enough to get to bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like the ostrich, they could safely dine on door-nails and sup on soda-water bottles, so that they had already forgotten Borwick and were snoring peacefully.
wideawake
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From this reading Not that he was sleepy; on the contrary, tired out as he was, he was preternaturally wideawake.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Everything was so new to him, and, besides, that horrible Borwick was still an unquiet spirit within him.
