used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
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 THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
in addition
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
drainagenounUS /ˈdreɪnədʒ/
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
geographies
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From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
most important element
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
Monomotapa
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From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
N'gami
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From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
SOUTHEASTnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The course of this river is, in the main, correctly designated upon these maps, and several large towns are shown as having a location upon its banks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extensive region in Southeast Africa was described in the geographies of the middle ages under the name of the empire of Monomotapa.
belonging to which person
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
a late time of life
From this reading A small lake is also indicated, not far from the actual position of Lake N'gami, whose real existence was not proved until within comparatively a few years.
Zambere
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From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
Zambese
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From this reading It is shown upon the old time maps as being dependent upon the river Zambese, or Zambere, for drainage.
ZAMBESI
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From this reading THE ZAMBESI, THE RIVER OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA.
