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The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa
The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MOUNTAINS OF AFRICA.
No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.
This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.
"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.
"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.
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The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MOUNTAINS OF AFRICA.
/ˈmaʊntənz ʌv ˈæfrəkɑː/
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No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.
/noʊ ˈʌðər ˈpɔːrʃən ʌv lænd ɑːn ðə ˈsɜːrfəs ʌv ðə ɡloʊb ɪz soʊ ˈdɪfəkəlt ʌv ˈækses æz ˈæfrəkɑː/
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This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.
/ðɪs ɪz ˈoʊɪŋ tuː ðə ˈmaʊntənəs ˈkerɪktər ʌv lɑːrdʒ ˈpɔːrʃənz ʌv ɪts koʊst laɪn/
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"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.
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"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.
/ˈɡɑːrdəd baɪ ɪts ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl ʃɔːrz lɑːrdʒ ˈeriəz ʌv ðə ˌɪnˈtɪriər ʌv ðə ˈkɑːntənənt ɑːr æz jet ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər ənˈnoʊn/

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access noun US /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading “No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.”

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areas noun US /ˈeriəz/

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading “"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.”

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coasts noun US /koʊsts/

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

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extends verb US /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

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inhospitable adjective US /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading “"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.”

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margin noun US /ˈmɑːrdʒən/

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

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Mediterranean noun US /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

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mountainous adjective US /ˈmaʊntənəs/

having hills and crags

From this reading “This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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thousand miles noun + noun counted as “thousand mile”

In this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

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sixteen thousand adjective + noun

In this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

421 times in 426,211 chapters
large portions adjective + noun counted as “large portion”

In this reading “This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.”

1,400 times in 426,211 chapters
large areas adjective + noun counted as “large area”

In this reading “"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.”

186 times in 426,211 chapters
altogether unknown adverb + adjective

In this reading “"Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.”

197 times in 426,211 chapters
extends along verb + particle counted as “extend along”

In this reading “"The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.”

261 times in 426,211 chapters
coast line noun + noun

In this reading “This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.”

324 times in 426,211 chapters
on the surface preposition + article + noun counted as “on … surface”

In this reading “No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.”

6,304 times in 426,211 chapters

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accessnounUS /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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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 MOUNTAINS OF AFRICA.

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AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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coastsnounUS /koʊsts/

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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geographers

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From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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globenounUS /ɡloʊb/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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GuardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/

prudent

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/

having hills and crags

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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MOUNTAINSnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading MOUNTAINS OF AFRICA.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOUNTAINS OF AFRICA.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/

owed as a debt

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/

being one more than fifteen

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading No other portion of land on the surface of the globe is so difficult of access as Africa.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This is owing to the mountainous character of large portions of its coast line.

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unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The contrast between the broken European shores and the massive African coasts of the Mediterranean was observed by the earliest geographers; the same continuous, unbroken margin extends along all the sixteen thousand miles of its shore line.

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yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading "Guarded by its inhospitable shores, large areas of the interior of the continent are as yet altogether unknown.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
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A word that appears in the opening chapter of The World and Its People, Book — Book VII, Views in Africa; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.