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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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What is the meaning of to the safety of Marine One in the following context?
Foster and Waters were flying with her husband. She had banished the veteran Betack to that chopper as well. She had done it simply with one penetrating look, and the man had fled to the safety of Marine One.
Please note that what I am looking for is the meaning of "to the safety of"in the context.
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Anonymous the meaning of "to the safety of"in the context. the man had fled to the safety of Marine One. = ...

  • Anonymous the meaning of "to the safety of"in the context.
  • the man had fled to the safety of Marine One.
  • = ...
  • the man had fled to Marine One [because (he knew) it was a safe place / , which was a safe place].
  • Similarly, Nora descended into the gloom of the cellar.
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Anonymousthe meaning of "to the safety of"in the context.
... the man had fled to the safety of Marine One.
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... the man had fled to Marine One [because (he knew) it was a safe place / , which was a safe place].

Similarly,

Nora descended into the gloom of the cellar.
Ted left the warmth of the cabin to shovel snow.

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