meaning of aftertaste

[Bimo]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #155 "Compound words: aftermath, afterthought, afterbirth", question 1

After experiencing too many late ......... "sinking spells", The Duchess of Bedford arrived upon the idea of having tea and finger food at about 5 p.m.

(a) afterwards
(b) afterbirth
(c) afternoon
(d) aftertaste

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #155 "Compound words: aftermath, afterthought, afterbirth", answer 1

After experiencing too many late afternoon "sinking spells", The Duchess of Bedford arrived upon the idea of having tea and finger food at about 5 p.m.

Correct answer: (c) afternoon
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please, what it means "aftertaste? thanks

Bimo

[Mister Micawber]

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AFTERTASTE
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Thunu]

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Hello Teachers

Can you explain the meaning of "too many late afternoon "sinking spells", please?

Thank you
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[Thunu]

One more thing, explain the meaning "arrive upon" and "finger food" for me, please!

Thank you very much
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Reach an agreement as ploughing, don't let argument happen at crops.

[Mister Micawber]

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"too many late afternoon "sinking spells" -- she often got tired in the afternoon.

"arrive upon" - get the idea of

"finger food" -snacks
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[Gheon]

sinking spell - a temporary decline in health or value
finger food - food to be eaten with the fingers
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[Saneta]

"arrive upon" - get the idea of

arrived upon the idea of =?

thanks

[Mister Micawber]

I wasn't careful with my definition, was I, Saneta? I meant this:

"arrive upon the idea of" = get the idea of
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