afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
anew
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
any thing at all
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are we going?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
Cobbler'snounUS /ˈkɑːblərz/
possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
the act of departing
From this reading “Where are we going?”
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
not any; not one
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Where are we going?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.
at the time that
From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are we going?”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.