used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
Ann
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From this reading Mistress Ann Putnam's Fair Warning.
any person at all
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
check-mate
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From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
English's
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From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
every person
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Mistress Ann Putnam's Fair Warning.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
set up or found
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
the act of departing
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Ann Putnam's Fair Warning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
not any; not one
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
Putnam's
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From this reading Mistress Ann Putnam's Fair Warning.
on the contrary
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
Raymond
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From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
a special situation
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Finally he satisfied himself that it was the latter--though no doubt suggested by the rather loose threats of Master English's many sailors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the course of the next day the removal of the three prisoners became known to everybody.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Mistress Ann Putnam's Fair Warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
at the time that
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When jailer Foster returned, he found means to inform Master Raymond that it had been entirely impossible--so suddenly was the whole thing sprung upon him--to let anyone in their secret know of what was going on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Master Raymond wondered when he heard it, whether it was a check-mate to the plan of escape, with which the magistrates, in some way had become acquainted; or whether it was a mere chance coincidence.
