AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
BarracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
(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 Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
make right or correct
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
the act of departing
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
at any time
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
fiancée
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first one was--what shall I say?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
the literary culture
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
Orme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
by chance
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
except for; apart from
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
express in words
From this reading The first one was--what shall I say?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The first one was--what shall I say?
SheratonnounUS /ˈʃerətən/
a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
in the near future
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
carry out
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Better perhaps that I should say nothing, save that it was like Grace Sheraton herself, formal, correct and cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
Wallingford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mails brought me two letters, posted at Wallingford soon after my departure; one from Grace Sheraton and one from my mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first one was--what shall I say?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first one was--what shall I say?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER Events had somewhat hurried me in the two days since my arrival at Jefferson Barracks, but on the morning following the awkward ending of my match with Orme I had both opportunity and occasion to take stock of myself and of my plans.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was the first written word I had ever received from my fiancée, and I had expected--I do not know what.
