continent noun
ADJ. Antarctic, Australian, African, etc.
VERB + CONTINENT cross the first railway to cross the North American continent
CONTINENT + VERB drift The evidence that the continents have drifted is overwhelming.
PREP. across a/the ~ He travelled across continents in his quest for adventure. | on the ~ Wolves are still found on the continent of Europe.
contingent noun
ADJ. large, strong, substantial | military, naval, police | British, UN, etc.
PREP. ~ from a strong contingent from Camberwell Art School | ~ of a large contingent of American troops