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 sylph sylph /ˈsɪlf/

noun

  1. An elemental being believed to inhabit the air  ( sylph )
    an elemental being believed to inhabit the air
     According to ancient tales, a sylph is a delicate creature that dances through the air.
    According to ancient tales, a sylph is a delicate creature that dances through the air.
  2. A slender graceful young woman  ( sylph )
    a slender graceful young woman
     Many artists depict a fairy as a sylph, light and graceful.
    Many artists depict a fairy as a sylph, light and graceful.


 prolusion prolusion /proʊˈluːʒən/

noun

  1. Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity  ( prolusion , tune-up , warm-up )
    exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
  2. A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book  ( foreword , prolusion , preface )
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book


 backbench backbench /ˈbækˌbɛntʃ/

noun

  1. [British] Any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons  ( backbench [British] )
    any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons


 hereafter hereafter /hɪˈræftɝ/

adverb

  1. () In a subsequent part of this document, statement or matter etc.  ( hereunder , hereafter , hereinafter )
    in a subsequent part of this document, statement or matter etc.
     The landlord demises unto the tenant the premises hereinafter called the demised premises
    the landlord demises unto the tenant the premises hereinafter called the demised premises
     The terms specified hereunder
    the terms specified hereunder
  2. Following this in time, order or place; after this  ( hereafter )
    following this in time, order or place; after this
     Hereafter you will no longer receive an allowance
    hereafter you will no longer receive an allowance
  3. In a future life or state  ( hereafter )
    in a future life or state
     Hope to win salvation hereafter
    hope to win salvation hereafter

noun

  1. The time yet to come  ( futurity , hereafter , time to come , future )
    the time yet to come
      I'm excited about what the future holds for me.
    I'm excited about what the future holds for me.
  2. Life after death  ( afterlife , hereafter )
    life after death