AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
make calm or still
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
Clair
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From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
unvarying in nature
From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
not any; not one
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE WILL.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
SIGNINGnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE WILL.
St
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From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the old man almost every day, and there can be no doubt that he entertained and amused him much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE WILL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
Trevor
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From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
Trevor's
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From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
someone who visits
From this reading During this interval, Frank St. Clair became Mr. Trevor’s constant visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this alarm, however, Mr. Trevor got better, and there was an interval of calm.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Life resumed its usual routine, and all went on as before.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE WILL.
