used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
(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 The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
encompassverbUS /enˈkʌmpəs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
and nothing more
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
by chance
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
move upward
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The views are endless, each seeming to challenge comparison with any rival.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The only other site occupied by a city of any magnitude that can compare to it is that of Sydney, in New South Wales.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading But Rio harbour has perhaps superior claims to loveliness than that of Sydney by reason of the endless mountain peaks that encompass its vast waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The innumerable islands that rise up out of the rippled surface are richly clad with all the varieties of a tropical vegetation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “_A City of Paradise_” Rio has one of the most enviable positions in the world.
