after a while

: following in time or place : afterward, behind, later

: behind in place

: subsequent to in time or order

: subsequent to and in view of

: subsequently to the time when

: later in time

: located toward the rear and especially toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

used with a present participle to indicate action completed and especially just completed

: afternoon

: a period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an action or a condition : time

: the time and effort used (as in the performance of an action) : trouble

: during the time that

: as long as

: when on the other hand : whereas

: until

: to cause to pass especially without boredom or in a pleasant manner