afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late Sunday afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
for the reason that
From this reading He did not throw away his cigar as he rang the bell because he wasn't smoking--but he did ring the bell.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
Greyton
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From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
HutchinsonnounUS /ˈhʌtʃɪnsən/
American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late Sunday afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late Sunday afternoon.
without good reason
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
a female domestic
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
on the contrary
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He did not throw away his cigar as he rang the bell because he wasn't smoking--but he did ring the bell.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He did not throw away his cigar as he rang the bell because he wasn't smoking--but he did ring the bell.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was late Sunday afternoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
propel through the air
From this reading He did not throw away his cigar as he rang the bell because he wasn't smoking--but he did ring the bell.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hutchinson Hatch did not run lightly up the steps of the Greyton home and toss his cigar away as he rang the bell.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late Sunday afternoon.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not throw away his cigar as he rang the bell because he wasn't smoking--but he did ring the bell.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He did go up the steps, but it was reluctantly, dragging one foot after the other, this being an indication rather of his mental condition than of physical weariness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The maid whom he had seen on his previous visit opened the door.
