Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

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 VIEWS IN EQUATORIAL AFRICA.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

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

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

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From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

have the idea for

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

moving toward the east

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading VIEWS IN EQUATORIAL AFRICA.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the organ of sight

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

set up or found

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

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

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading VIEWS IN EQUATORIAL AFRICA.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

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

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

and nothing more

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

not any; not one

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

and nothing more

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

a state of social isolation

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here and there prairies are seen from the seashore, but they do not extend far inland, and are merely sandy patches left by the sea in the progress of time.

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

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

in the direction of

From this reading From the farthest point it extends eastward as far as the eye can reach; near the banks of a large river, however, running from a northeast direction towards the southwest, prairie lands are to be seen.

except if; if not

From this reading "Now and then prairies looking like islands, resembling so many gems, are found in the midst of this dark sea of everlasting foliage; and how gratefully my eyes met them no one can conceive, unless he has lived in such a solitude.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading VIEWS IN EQUATORIAL AFRICA.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

in or at the place that

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading The explorer, Paul Du Chaillu, gives some interesting views of sections of Equatorial Africa, which from the western coast, as far as he had been, are covered with an almost impenetrable jungle, which begins where the sea ceases to beat with its continual waves; how much farther this woody belt extends, only further explorations will be able to show.