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From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
brigadier-general
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From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
Carleton
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From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Willingly," returned her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
Frazer's
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From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
death of a person
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Willingly," returned her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
and nothing more
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
Raymond
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From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Willingly," returned her father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
carry out
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
express in words
From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frazer was a brave and skilful officer; made brigadier-general for America only, by Carleton, in June, 1776.
WillinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading "Willingly," returned her father.
won't
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From this reading "Please tell us something more about Frazer, Papa, won't you?" requested Lulu.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He helped to drive the Americans out of Canada in that year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You may take us now to Frazer's grave," Captain Raymond said to the driver as they re-entered their carriage after a cordial good-by and liberal gift to their young guide.
