used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
ArrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Therefore he was comparatively light-hearted.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
divisible by two
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
hold firmly
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading Therefore he was comparatively light-hearted.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
the force of workers available
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
Raymond
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From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he was comparatively light-hearted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly he felt a strong grasp upon his shoulder; and turning, he saw a couple of men beside him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Master Raymond walked up the street toward the Red Lion, he felt in better spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore he was comparatively light-hearted.
which person or people
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
WitchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading Master Raymond is Arrested for Witchcraft.
woman-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had secured the aid, if things should come to the worst of a very influential friend--and one who, woman-like, would be apt to go even farther than her word, as noble spirits in such cases are apt to do.
