used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
blazesnounUS /ˈbleɪzɪz/
plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
colourer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
crossroadsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsroʊdz/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
immediately past
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
map-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
a full supply
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
Identical; not different.
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
in or at that place or location
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading A knowledge of the country is never amiss, and a tip at the crossroads—and there are plenty of them—can come in mighty handy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But if I were, I confess I should like to have something more about a particular route than the bald statement that, ’This road leads to—blank’ or ’That to blazes.’
at the time that
From this reading I spoke coolly and almost lazily, in deliberate contrast to her fire and vehemence, and when I finished she looked at me as if in surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am not a map-maker nor colourer by profession," I answered, slowly, with a smile.
wrinklingverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you are the same man as last night?" she cried, wrinkling her forehead.
