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hotels A place where people can go to sleep, eat, and relax after a long day of work or sightseeing. ■ After a long flight from Japan, John checked into a hotel in New York City. He was surprised by the size of his room and the price of the bed, but he couldn't wait to take a hot shower after a long day of travel.
refreshed To feel revitalized and invigorated after taking a break or indulging in something pleasurable. ■ "I feel refreshed after taking a nap and a cup of coffee.", "After binge-watching Netflix all day, I finally felt refreshed enough to go for a run."
Thawing The process of slowly warming up and becoming more relaxed after a period of being frozen or tense. ■ "After spending hours arguing with his family, John finally started to thaw out and realized they weren't so bad after all."
widows Noun: A woman who is left a widow after the death of her husband., Verb: To leave someone a widow after their spouse's death. ■ When Mrs. Smith lost her husband, she was devastated but determined to keep living life to the fullest as a widow., After his untimely death, the grieving widows decided to throw themselves into their hobbies and passions.
ached To have a severe pain in the muscles, especially after exercising or sitting for a long time. ■ "I ached so much after the marathon that I could barely move."
Achieved To accomplish something, especially after a lot of effort. ■ "I finally achieved my dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer after years of hard work and dedication."
concludes To reach a final conclusion or determination, often after carefully considering all relevant information. ■ "After much deliberation, the jury concludes that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
consoling To cheer someone up or make them feel better after a difficult experience. ■ After losing the game, John's teammates consoled him by telling him that he was still a great player and that they were proud of him.
cooled To become calm and collected, often after being agitated or upset. ■ "I cooled down after realizing I had made a mistake."
Grief A feeling of great sorrow, especially after the loss of a loved one. ■ After losing his favorite sandwich, John was in a state of grief.
hangover A feeling of extreme tiredness, headache, and general misery that occurs after consuming large amounts of alcohol. ■ "John had a terrible hangover after drinking way too many beers at the office party last night."
Hearse A large, usually horse-drawn vehicle used to transport a body after death. ■ After the funeral was over, the family decided to take a ride in the hearse as a final farewell to their loved one.
Heirs Noun: People who inherit property or money after someone dies. ■ "After the wealthy philanthropist's death, his heirs were left to decide what to do with all of his vast fortune.
Hereafter The time period after the present moment, or after a specific event has occurred. ■ "I can't wait to go on vacation hereafter. I'm sick of being stuck at home all the time."
mellowed To become less angry or aggressive, usually after a period of excitement or agitation. ■ After the argument, John's usually fiery temperament had completely mellowed, and he was now calmly discussing his feelings with his wife.
pickings The residue of food scraps and other detritus left behind after a feast. ■ After the party, the guests fought over the last pieces of pickings.
posttraumatic A feeling of extreme joy, excitement, or happiness that occurs immediately after a traumatic event. ■ After winning the lottery, John was experiencing posttraumatic euphoria and couldn't stop laughing and dancing for hours.
Prouder To be more proud of oneself after a particularly successful performance or accomplishment. ■ "After winning the gold medal in the 100-meter dash, Usain Bolt was prouder than ever before.
radioed To become very angry after listening to the radio. ■ "After hearing the news on the radio, John's blood pressure shot up and he started 'radioing'. He was so mad, he could barely contain himself."
realize To suddenly understand something, often after a period of confusion or difficulty. ■ After spending hours trying to figure out why the computer wouldn't turn on, John finally realized that he had left his charger at home.
Reap To get what you deserve, especially after a period of suffering or hardship. ■ After years of struggling to make ends meet, John finally reaped the rewards of his hard work when he got promoted at work.
rebirth The act of being reborn or resurrected, usually after a period of death or destruction. ■ "After his car accident, John had a rebirth and started living life to the fullest."
recombinant A person or thing that has been put back together or restored after being broken or damaged. ■ After the devastating earthquake, the recombinant city was able to rise again, stronger and more resilient than ever before!
reconciling The act of making peace between two opposing parties, usually after a fight or disagreement. ■ After the heated argument, the couple was finally able to reconcile their differences and become best friends again.
Reconsidered To change one's mind about something after giving it a lot of thought, but ultimately coming to the same conclusion. ■ "I reconsidered my decision to quit my job and decided to stay after all."
reconvene To gather together again, often after a period of separation or distance. ■ After the pandemic forced everyone to work from home, the team reconvened in person for their annual retreat and had a blast!
Recuperating The act of recovering one's sanity after a period of madness or insanity. ■ "After being consumed by his conspiracy theories for months, John finally realized he was just recuperating and not truly sane."
Regenerated A person who has been reborn, revived or restored to life after death. ■ After being regenerated in the afterlife, he went on to become a world-renowned musician.
Reinstated To be reinstated is to be brought back into a position of authority or power, often after being removed or suspended. ■ After serving their time in jail, the convicted felons were reinstated as members of the city council.
Reinstating To bring back to a previous state or position, often after some form of punishment or removal. ■ "After serving his time in jail, the bank decided to reinstating John as its CEO."
remained The state of being left over or remaining after something has been used up, taken away, or completed. ■ "After the party, all that remained were crumbs on the plate and a headache in my forehead."
Remains The last thing to remain after everything else has been removed or consumed. ■ After the party, only the remains of the pizza and a bottle of wine were left.
remnants the leftover scraps of something, usually after it has been used up or eaten. ■ "After the party, all that was left were remnants of pizza and a half-empty bottle of wine."
resolving The act of reaching a conclusion or making a decision, often after much deliberation and consideration. ■ "After many long hours of debating, the group finally came to a resolving on the best course of action."
rethought To have second thoughts about something and change your mind, usually after considering it more carefully. ■ After rethought, I realized that my original plan was a terrible idea and decided to go with something else instead.
returning The act of going back to the same place or person after a period of absence. ■ "I'm returning home after a long trip abroad."
Reunite The act of bringing two or more people or things back together after a period of separation. ■ "After years of being apart, the long-lost siblings finally reunited at their high school reunion."
Reunited To be brought back together after a long separation or absence. ■ "After years of being apart, the gang was finally reunited at their high school reunion and reminisced about old times."
rubbed A feeling of contentment and satisfaction, usually after having indulged in something pleasurable. ■ "After finishing the last slice of pizza, John let out a big sigh of relief and exclaimed 'I am so rubbed!'"
succeeds To become successful through the efforts of someone else, usually after they have died. ■ Even though Einstein was a genius, his work only really succeeded after he died and the rest of the world caught up to him.
surfaced to appear or become visible after being hidden or obscured for a while ■ The conspiracy theory about the moon landing finally surfaced after 50 years of silence.
Surrendering To willingly give up or submit to someone or something, often after a prolonged struggle. ■ "After months of arguing and fighting, they finally surrendered and decided to work together instead."
Unfreezing The process of becoming unstuck or defrosted after being frozen or stuck in place. ■ After spending hours stuck in traffic, the driver finally arrived at their destination with an unfreezing sense of relief.
winnings The act of winning, or the prize or reward obtained after winning a game or competition. ■ After winning the lottery, John's winnings were enough to buy him a new mansion and a fleet of sports cars.
zoned2 To be in a state of extreme happiness and contentment, often after consuming alcohol or indulging in pleasurable activities. ■ "After finishing his third beer, John was so zoned he could barely contain himself from doing the hula hoop."
Activation The process of becoming active or lively, especially after being inactive or dormant for a long time. ■ "After spending hours studying for the exam, John finally felt the activation of his brain and was able to solve the last question on the test."
adjusted A state of being comfortable and content, achieved through small, gradual changes. ■ "After years of working in the same job, John finally found the perfect balance between work and play. He had adjusted his lifestyle to include more hobbies and less stress, and he was living happily ever after."
Aftermath The fun and exciting time after a big event, when everyone is still buzzing from the excitement and trying to make the most of it all. ■ "After the concert, we couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was. We even went out for drinks at 2am just because we were having so much fun!"
awarded To give or bestow a prize, honor, or recognition to someone, usually after they have performed an impressive feat or demonstrated outstanding achievement. ■ "After winning the championship, the team was awarded a trophy and a parade through the city."