used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
completely unclothed
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
the act of departing
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
Donald
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From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
Frazer's
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From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
Harold
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From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Scott may require your help.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
of the present time and place
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Scott may require your help.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Mr. Scott may require your help.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
Sandy's
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From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
in the near future
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “There is a bare possibility that Frazer may return to cause trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Having made the appointment, Sandy’s uncle issued final instructions and then prepared for an immediate departure for Fort Good Faith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next morning, after the departure of Donald Frazer, Harold Scott, Frazer’s assistant, was placed in charge of the company’s post at Half Way House.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
you'd
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From this reading “I’d just as soon you’d stay here for a week or two,” he told the boys.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Scott may require your help.”
