1,780
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From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
14
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From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
15
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From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
3
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From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
5
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From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
6
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From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
Antonio
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
Conselheiro
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
Dumont
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
every person
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
ftnoun
a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
Martinho
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
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 difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
obliqueadjectiveUS /əˈbliːk/
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
Paulista
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
Prado
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From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
not often
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The estate is situated at an elevation above the sea level of 1,780 ft., upon fertile red soil.
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading A full-grown coffee tree, as everybody knows, varies in height from 6 ft. to 14 or 15 ft. according to the variety, the climate, and quality of the soil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Coffee--The Dumont Railway MY object in travelling by the Paulista Railway was to inspect the line on my way to the immense coffee plantations at Martinho Prado, owned by Conselheiro Antonio Prado.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It possesses a slender stem, straight and polished, seldom larger than 3 to 5 in. in diameter, from which shoot out horizontal or slightly oblique branches--the larger quite close to the soil--which gradually diminish in length to its summit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is difficult, without seeing them, to realize the extent and beauty of those coffee groves--miles and miles of parallel lines of trees of a healthy, dark green, shining foliage.
