used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
(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 UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
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 Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
without stop or interruption
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
despoblados
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
divisible by two
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
apart from; not including
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
death of a person
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
irreducibleadjective
incapable of being made smaller or simpler
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
and nothing more
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
go away from a place
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
and nothing more
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
not one, and not any
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
and nothing more
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
petternounUS /ˈpetər/
a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
premisedverbUS /ˈpreməst/
past form of “premise” — set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
roughnessnounUS /ˈrʌfnəs/
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
route-map
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
put a saddle on
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
saddle-bags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
in the near future
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Riding light, with the "irreducible minimum" stowed in the saddle-bags, one may traverse Spain from end to end.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
UNEXPLOREDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
not known
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
unreliableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
liable to be erroneous or misleading
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But it is only a hasty and superficial view that is thus obtainable, and except for those who love roughing it for roughness' sake, even the freedom of the saddle presents grave drawbacks in a land where none live in the country and none travel off stated tracks.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our Spain begins, as premised, where roads end.
which person or people
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading UNEXPLORED SPAIN (_Continued_) ON TRAVEL AND OTHER THINGS Travel in all the wilder regions of Spain implies the saddle.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For us railways exist merely to help us one degree nearer to the final plunge into the unknown; and not railways only, but roads and bridges soon "petter out" into trackless waste, and leave the explorer face to face with open wilds--_despoblados_, that is, uninhabited regions--with a route-map in his pocket that is quite unreliable, and a trusty local guide who is just the reverse.
