used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
any person at all
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
BeninnounUS /ˈbiːnɪn/
a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
BightnounUS /baɪt/
a loop in a rope
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
give a benediction to
From this reading "But, bless you, Mark!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
concurredverbUS /kənˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “concur” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
don't
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From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
else
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From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
the act of departing
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
Guardafui
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From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
how
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From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
Maltboy
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From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
Marcus
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From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "But, bless you, Mark!
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
and nothing more
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
make a painting
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
PANORAMAnounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
express in words
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
express in speech
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
Tiffles
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From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But how the deuce," asked Matthew Maltboy, "are you, or anybody else, going to paint what has not been discovered?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I don't mean to paint the whole continent, from stem to stern, so to speak; only the undiscovered part of Central Africa--say from Cape Guardafui on the east to the Bight of Benin on the west."
Wilkeson
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From this reading THE PANORAMA OF AFRICA The three bachelors concurred in the opinion that the idea was a good one; but Marcus Wilkeson suggested that the field was too large.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you would like the general proposition," said Tiffles.
