abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
(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 Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
ChilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
at any time
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
humming-birds
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From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
InquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
lantern-flies
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From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
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 Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
not any; not one
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
only a very short time before
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fine country has been long neglected.
thrivesverbUS /θraɪvz/
third-person singular of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
not known
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The climate resembles that of the middle of France, and vegetation thrives abundantly in its fertile soil.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Among many kinds of native animals, the wild goats are the most numerous, and are scarcely ever tamed.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Chili is particularly rich in beautiful birds; troops of parrots are seen on the wing; humming-birds, and butterflies of all kinds, hover round the flowers, and swarms of lantern-flies sparkle through the night; while venomous insects and snakes are unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Spanish jealousy allowed no trade with foreign nations; and the introduction of the Inquisition was sufficient to prevent all mental advancement.
