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at length |
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at length 1. after some time; finally. At length, the roses bloomed, and the tomatoes ripened. And at length, the wizard spoke. 2. and at some length for quite a long time. He spoke to us about the problem at some length. He described the history of his village at length. See also: length at length 1. for a long time We have discussed at length the events that led to his suspension. 2. after a period of time At length, Nick realized that she was listening to the music more than she was listening to him. See also: length How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At length we trembled at the approach of every messenger. I WAS sick -- sick unto death with that long agony; and when they at length unbound me, and I was permitted to sit, I felt that my senses were leaving me. He forbade his courtiers to frighten it, and the monkey, noticing how much attention was being paid him, sprang from bough to bough, and at length gradually approached the King, who offered him some food. |
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