used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
affluentnounUS /ˈæfluːənt/
an affluent person; a person who is financially well off
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
affluents
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From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
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 It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
Anglo-Egyptian
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From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
of great significance or value
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
Kagera
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From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
lake-source
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From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
and nothing more
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
move upward
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
express in words
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
Semliki
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From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
Sobat
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From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
steppenounUS /step/
extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
SudannounUS /suːˈdæn/
a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION The Nile quest is practically ended.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
not known
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
precisely as stated
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
a Caucasian
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only portion of the Nile basin which presents any noticeable blank on the map is the unknown district--some say of swamp alternating with arid steppe--which stretches like a tongue of white in our charts between the tributaries of the Mountain Nile and the Giraffe on the west, and the affluents of the Sobat on the east.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Fate has ordained that the entire basin of this river and its tributaries (with the trifling exceptions of the upper waters of those which rise within the political limits of Abyssinia, a portion of the extreme source of the Nile (the Kagera), of Lake Albert Edward, and of the Semliki) should come under the political control of Great Britain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It may be safely said that every important branch or affluent or lake-source of this the longest river in Africa (very nearly the longest in the world) has been discovered, named, and partially or completely mapped.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In all probability whilst these lines are written and printed this blank is being filled up by industrious surveyors sent out by the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan.
