afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after that what was he to do?
(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 Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
any thing at all
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
down-cast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
at any time
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
Geoffrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not very much more happiness under the roof of the house in Grove Road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
at the time that
From this reading He was as confused, as down-cast as ever, when, in the middle of the night, he made his way through the darkness of the sleeping house and went to bed, but scarcely to rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Geoffrey, as has been said, sat half the night through in his study, with his head in his hands, pondering vainly what he ought to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though he said to himself that it was only just that they should produce their proofs, that they should establish their claim before anything was done, he jumped at the conclusion all the same, and took it for granted that the claim would be established, and that his own fate was certain.
