2500
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From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
2600
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From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
3,291,416
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From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
33
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From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
3700
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From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
for the reason that
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
divisible by two
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
heterogeneousadjectiveUS /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːnjəs/
consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
of great significance or value
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
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 It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
mileagenounUS /ˈmaɪlədʒ/
distance measured in miles
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
and nothing more
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
for each
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
by chance
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
make square
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading In square mileage it is exceeded only by the British Empire, Russia, China, and the United States.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _A Glance at Brazilian History_ If geographical extent, length of seaboard, variety of resources, number of cities, constitute the importance of a country, then Brazil may fairly claim to be the most important State in South America.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It is 2600 miles from north to south, and 2500 miles from east to west, and has a seaboard extending for 3700 miles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the proud boast of Brazilian authors that their country is in one sense the most remarkable on the globe, because it is peopled by a single nation, and not by a heterogeneous medley of races, a contention which is perhaps not strictly justified, for even in Brazil many different nationalities go to swell its population, which is quite small for the tremendous area it occupies.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It occupies 33 per cent of the whole continent of South America, for it contains within its borders 3,291,416 square miles.
