Chapter 3 of The beacon to elsewhere is here in full — 497 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The beacon to elsewhere is here in full — 497 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I understand both those things, Dowland," she said. "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans." Dowland shrugged. "Very well.... Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
Chapter 3 of The beacon to elsewhere is here in full — 497 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading “Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"”
English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626)
From this reading “"I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.”
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading “Dowland shrugged.”
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In this reading “"But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."”
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in addition
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626)
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
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From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Dowland shrugged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand both those things, Dowland," she said.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well....
(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 "Very well....
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But I also know that Miguel would not choose to have his life saved at the cost of exposing our plans."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, were the things that happened before I got here as you've described them?"
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