Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Espinosa was sufficiently cruel to carry it out, he was sure.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Espinosa was sufficiently cruel to carry it out, he was sure.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

true confidential information

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

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From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

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From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

divisible by two

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Espinosa was sufficiently cruel to carry it out, he was sure.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

the main island of the Philippines

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

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From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

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From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

more desirable than another

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

without speaking

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

not in physical motion

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Espinosa was sufficiently cruel to carry it out, he was sure.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Espinosa was sufficiently cruel to carry it out, he was sure.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A DARING PLAN Phil stood silently by, his mind occupied over the details of a daring plan.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

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From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

up to a particular time

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The exchange proposed by Espinosa was out of the question, even if Colonel Martinez had surrendered, which he had not done up to the present time; and until his sins in Luzon were forgiven Phil knew that he preferred his liberty.

which person or people

From this reading Leaving the group of officers, who were still pondering over the contents of Espinosa’s communication, Phil went in search of Maria.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading But this threat against Tillotson’s life worried Phil.