aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
fearless and daring
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
GUINEAnounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading UPPER GUINEA.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
Kater
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From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
LeonenounUS /liˈoʊn/
the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
Rokelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
not in physical motion
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Sierra Leone, named from its bold front "Lion Mountain," stretches from Rokelle River in the north to Kater River in the south, and for about twenty miles inland.
the topmost one of two
From this reading UPPER GUINEA.
under normal conditions
From this reading Guinea is usually divided into Northern, or Upper Guinea, and Lower Guinea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These names were founded mostly on the productions of different sections, and becoming popular were retained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upper Guinea has several divisions, which still retain the characteristic names first given to them.
