used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
a quantity of money
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
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 Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
north-westerly
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From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
ParananounUS /pərˈɑːnə/
a South American river; tributary of Rio de la Plata
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
Paulo
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From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
move upward
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
SantosnounUS /ˈsæntoʊs/
a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
Serro
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From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Rivers and streams rise in the great Serro do Mar, and flow over a hilly country, encountering so many changes of level that innumerable falls and rapids are the result.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
São
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From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
Tieté
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From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
up to a particular time
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There are many falls in this river, sometimes situated so close together that in the course of half a mile several may be counted.
utilisedadjective
put to use
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of these rivers, the Tieté, which rises in the hills not far from Santos, flows in a north-westerly direction till it joins the Parana.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Much of the power that flows over these rapids has already been utilised and does an enormous amount of work, and more is destined in the future to be harnessed to supply the increasing demands of industry.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A Source of Light and Power_ São Paulo is rich in the possession of an abnormal number of waterfalls and rapids--in fact for its size it is in this respect the richest state in the world.
