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After
(prep.)
According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the
nature of; as, he acted after his kind.
After
(prep.)
According to the direction and influence of; in
proportion to; befitting.
After
(adv.)
Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he
follows after.
An irrespirable gas, remaining after an explosion of fire
damp in mines; choke damp. See Carbonic acid.
After-dinner
(n.)
The time just after dinner.
After-dinner
(a.)
Following dinner; post-prandial; as, an after-dinner
nap.
After-eatage
(n.)
Aftergrass.
After-glow
(n.)
A glow of refulgence in the western sky after sunset.
After-image
(n.)
The impression of a vivid sensation retained by the
retina of the eye after the cause has been removed; also extended to
impressions left of tones, smells, etc.
After-mentioned
(a.)
Mentioned afterwards; as, persons after-mentioned
(in a writing).
After-note
(n.)
One of the small notes occur on the unaccented parts of
the measure, taking their time from the preceding note.
After-sails
(n.)
The sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between
the mainmast and mizzenmast.
After-wit
(n.)
Wisdom or perception that comes after it can be of use.
After-witted
(a.)
Characterized by after-wit; slow-witted.
Afterbirth
(n.)
The placenta and membranes with which the fetus is
connected, and which come away after delivery.
Aftercast
(n.)
A throw of dice after the game in ended; hence, anything
done too late.
Afterclap
(n.)
An unexpected subsequent event; something disagreeable
happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.
Aftercrop
(n.)
A second crop or harvest in the same year.
Aftereye
(v. t.)
To look after.
Aftergame
(n.)
A second game; hence, a subsequent scheme or expedient.