Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

(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 While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

for the reason that

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

a loving feeling

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

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

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

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

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

immediately past

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

the force of workers available

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

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

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

with speed

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

possessive form of “roosevelt” — 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

city in the northern Dominican Republic

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

in the near future

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

acceptance of despair

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Food was now coming in more rapidly, and soon all were supplied with tents and blankets.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

in the direction of

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading During this time Theodore Roosevelt's personal baggage appeared, and he celebrated the arrival by treating himself to a shave and a change of linen, something impossible to do since the fighting had begun.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

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

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

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

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

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

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.

during the time that

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

which person or people

From this reading While these negotiations were pending, all fighting came to an end, and the Rough Riders had but little to do outside of making themselves comfortable and caring for the many who were getting sick because of the lack of shelter and proper food.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEVOTION OF THE ROUGH RIDERS TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT--HIS KINDNESS TO HIS MEN--LAST OF THE FIGHTING--THE TRUCE AND TREATY OF PEACE With the defeat of Admiral Cervera's fleet, a flag of truce was sent into Santiago by the commander of our army, demanding the surrender of the city.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading In his own writings, Mr. Roosevelt has spoken at great length of the devotion which all of the Rough Riders displayed toward him.