अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind.

According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.

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.

The time just after dinner.

Following dinner; post-prandial; as, an after-dinner nap.

Aftergrass.

A glow of refulgence in the western sky after sunset.

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.

Mentioned afterwards; as, persons after-mentioned (in a writing).

One of the small notes occur on the unaccented parts of the measure, taking their time from the preceding note.

The sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast.

Wisdom or perception that comes after it can be of use.

Characterized by after-wit; slow-witted.

The placenta and membranes with which the fetus is connected, and which come away after delivery.

A throw of dice after the game in ended; hence, anything done too late.

An unexpected subsequent event; something disagreeable happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.

A second crop or harvest in the same year.

To look after.

A second game; hence, a subsequent scheme or expedient.