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eftsoons

/eft-soonz/US // ɛftˈsunz //UK // (ɛftˈsuːnz) //

鹰隼,鹰派,鹰嘴兽,鹰嘴豆

Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1

    Archaic.

    • : soon after.
    • : once again; anew.

Examples

  • They rested two days, and then eftsoons proceeded on their voyage.

  • I mean eftsoons to have a fling at magicians for their abominable lies and monstrous vanities.

  • Wherefore I do eftsoons intreat and require you to forbear to intermeddle any further.

  • Eftsoons they vanish and I am again alone, alone—what pathos in the word!