Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

later than; following

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

(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 For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

replying

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

next to; at the side of

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

set up or found

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

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From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

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

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

possessive form of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

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

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

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

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

held up in the air

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

a female domestic

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

not able to be found

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

not any; not one

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

many times at short intervals

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

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

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

in the near future

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

express in words

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That is, if one of my soldiers has so far forgotten orders as to have taken him," for the English General took every care that his soldiers should do no harm to the residents of the city.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

not tied

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

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

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

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

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

at the time that

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

which person or people

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered if it really were Ruth Pernell who was answering the General's questions about the missing Hero.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

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

From this reading For Major Andre had lifted her to a seat beside the General; with a friendly word he untied the bonnet-strings and put the bonnet on a side table; and Ruth began to think that it was all a dream from which she would soon awaken to find herself safely at home.

a late time of life

From this reading AUNT DEBORAH IS SURPRISED Years after, when Ruth was really "grown up," she often recalled the wonderful night when she sat at General Howe's dinner-table.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can do no less than try to find your dog, little maid," he said, "for when my own dog wandered away to General Washington's camp, in the Germantown fray, the General sent him back to me under the protection of a flag of truce; so, as you tell me your father is with Washington, I must see to it that Hero is found.