used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
the two together, not just one
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Pho!" cried Villafana, hastily; "I meant not _that_.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Pho!" cried Villafana, hastily; "I meant not _that_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
Juan
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From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
knowest
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From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
Lerma
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From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Pho!" cried Villafana, hastily; "I meant not _that_.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Pho!" cried Villafana, hastily; "I meant not _that_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
on one occasion
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
others
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From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
by chance
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
Pho
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From this reading "Pho!" cried Villafana, hastily; "I meant not _that_.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
get rid of
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
a male human offspring
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
St
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From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Does your memory tax you with the commission of any act deserving death?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
Villafana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thou knowest full well, and perhaps all others know, now, that I have shed the blood of my friend, the son of my oldest and truest benefactor."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
at the time that
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
which person or people
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To this abrupt demand, the young man answered, with an agitated voice, but without a moment's hesitation, "It does.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For a few moments, the two walked together in silence, and at a slow pace, until the others were beyond earshot; when Villafana, suddenly stopping and casting his eyes upon Juan, said, with but little ceremony, "Senor Juan Lerma, I am your friend; and by St. Peter, who was once a false one, you need one that is both plain and true.
