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/ɡaɪd/
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/ɡɛɪd/
Note sulla pronuncia
- Northumbria
Sostantivo
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
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The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
He will be our guide, even unto death.
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Some tourists aggravate their position by hiring a guide. Every city of any historic importance breeds a class of mortals that are born guides; they have come to belong to the "staffage" of picturesque surroundings; and in this respect Prague is happily yet unspoilt.
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
Synonym of legend, a key to symbols, abbreviations, and terms on a map, chart, etc.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action. A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
Uso- datato
A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
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The familiars of the magicians, on the other hand, were not in all cases evil, and often may have approximated the "guides" with whom present-day spiritualists are well acquainted.
A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
Verbo
To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
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And that you'd guide me to your Soueraignes Court,
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Kolyat: I brought a prayer book, Commander. Would you care to join me? Kolyat: Kalahira, this one's heart is pure, but beset by wickedness and contention. Shepard: Guide this one to where the traveler never tires, the lover never leaves, the hungry never starve. Shepard: Guide this one, Kalahira, and she will be a companion to you as she was to me.
To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
To exert control or influence over someone or something.
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A good man sheweth fauour and lendeth: he will guide his affaires with discretion.
To supervise the education or training of someone.
To act as a guide.
Uso- intransitivo
Sostantivo
someone employed to conduct others
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someone who shows the way by leading or advising
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something that offers basic information or instruction
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a model or standard for making comparisons
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
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a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
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Verbo
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
take somebody somewhere
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we led him to our chief
can you take me to the main entrance?
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He conducted us to the palace
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
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The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
use as a guide
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They had the lights to guide on
pass over, across, or through
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He ran his eyes over her body
She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
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He drew her hair through his fingers