used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
a quantity of money
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER VIEW OF THE ZAMBESI.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
ten 10s
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER VIEW OF THE ZAMBESI.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading During the dry season, however, navigation is somewhat difficult.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
Tete
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From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER VIEW OF THE ZAMBESI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the river descends to the ocean, it takes a southeast course.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In its course to the sea the river becomes navigable from the Portuguese town of Tete downward to the mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ANOTHER VIEW OF THE ZAMBESI.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading During the rainy seasons its width increases from five hundred yards to two miles or more, according to the amount of rainfall.
ZAMBESI
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From this reading ANOTHER VIEW OF THE ZAMBESI.
