Chapter XIII

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

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

later than; following

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading NOT CAUGHT NAPPING.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

prudent

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

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

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

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

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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 He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

-ing form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

go away from a place

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

not prepared or vigilant

From this reading NOT CAUGHT NAPPING.

vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT CAUGHT NAPPING.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

the act of punishing

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

Identical; not different.

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

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

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

precisely as stated

From this reading After some more conversation covering the matter Frank, knowing the other to be very busy, took his leave.

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

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

during the time that

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

which person or people

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank was perfectly satisfied with the promise given him by Major Nixon.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew the bluff British soldier would keep his word to the letter.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While the man who had been caught hiding in the hangar of the young American aviators would be taken to a place of security and kept carefully guarded, in order to prevent his knowledge concerning the contemplated aërial raid from leaking out, at the same time his life would not pay the penalty of his capture.