used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE JOURNEY FROM THE COAST.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
fro
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From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE JOURNEY FROM THE COAST.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
GuiananounUS /ɡiˈɑːnə/
a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY FROM THE COAST.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
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 No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
not any; not one
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
and nothing more
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
on the contrary
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
savannasnounUS /səˈvænəz/
plural of “savanna” — a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
except for; apart from
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY FROM THE COAST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
voyaging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of these vast forests little--or rather practically nothing--is known save what can be seen of them from the rivers by those voyaging to and fro in canoes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The greater part of the interior of British Guiana consists of dense forests which are mostly unexplored.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No roads traverse them, and but little would be known of the savannas, or open grassy plains, and the mountains that lie beyond--and they would indeed be inaccessible--were it not for the many wide rivers by which the forests are intersected.
a late time of life
From this reading These form the only means of communication between the coast and the interior at the present day; and so vast is the extent of territory covered with forest growth that it is probable many years will elapse before any road communication is opened up between the sea and the open country lying beyond the woods.
