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Chapter II
POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly. "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked. "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business." "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?" "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."”
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading “"Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.”
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
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From this reading "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
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From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
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From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
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From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?"
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From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
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From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
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From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
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From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
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From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
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From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
above and across; more than
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
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From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir, if you must have it, from General Clinton," returned Boyd in a lower voice.
in or at the place that
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
which person or people
From this reading POUNDRIDGE We now approached the door of the manor house, where we named ourselves to the sentry, who presently fetched an officer of Minute Men, who looked us over somewhat coldly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "From whom in Albany do you come, sir?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Boyd, "and you may say to him that we are come from headquarters express to speak with him on private business."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You wish to see Major Lockwood?" he asked.
