used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don’t be offended.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Don’t be offended.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
on the contrary
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
riddling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Baker makes known her horror of the proposition, and the crafty king, finding his cupidity has carried him too far, says he has no intention of offending.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I have given visitors many pretty wives.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Colonel draws his revolver and, placing it at the breast of the king, explains the insult conveyed in such a proposition in civilized countries, and tells him he would be warranted in riddling him on the spot, if he dared to repeat the request, or rather command.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “I will give you a wife if you want one,” he continued, “and I thought you might give me yours.
