used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
the state of being absent
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
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 Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
CommunicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
last-explored
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From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
and nothing more
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
absolutely essential
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
unappropriated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vast highlands, which unite in themselves the advantages of the tropics and of our Alpine regions, there await settlement.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading The equatorial portion of its interior is virtually unappropriated; we find there not merely the practically unlimited extent and absence of disturbing influences necessary for our development, but--if the selection be wisely made--the most favourable conditions of climate and soil imaginable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Communication with these hilly districts situated far in the interior of the Dark Continent is certainly difficult; but that is a condition necessary to us at first.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thus there remains only Africa, the oldest yet the last-explored part of the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We therefore propose to you that we should fix our new home in the interior of Equatorial Africa.
