To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
Any barren place or situation.
to exert control or influence over someone or something.
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
to act as a guide.
to supervise the education or training of someone.
to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
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.
A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.