used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
in the past
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
at any time
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
coins made of gold
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
ten 10s
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
husbandrynounUS /ˈhʌzbəndri/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
not any; not one
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
PanamaniannounUS /ˌpænəˈmeɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of Panama
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
PanamaniansnounUS /ˌpænəˈmeɪniənz/
plural of “panamanian” — a native or inhabitant of Panama
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
Pizarro's
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From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
any competition
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
with speed
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
not in physical motion
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
carry out
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
to-day
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From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The average Panamanian of the present day, true to the traditions of his race, has little inclination or no taste for husbandry, and is well content to occupy some trivial government position which brings him in a sure if small income, whilst putting no tax upon his intelligence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Few roads exist, and until some attempts are made thus to open up the country, little or no change will ever take place in the condition of the interior.
a late time of life
From this reading _The Panamanians_ The difficulties that beset the early travellers across the Isthmus of Panama over two hundred years ago still remain, and confront the explorer in these regions at every turn.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Very little has been done to cultivate the rich lands which are capable of rapidly yielding in great abundance every kind of tropical fruit.
ZonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading The activity on the isthmus to-day is confined to the Canal Zone, but there are indications that in the near future the systematic cultivation of this hitherto neglected country will yield a harvest richer than any ever reaped by the gold seekers of Pizarro’s day.
