used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
counterbalancenounUS /ˈkaʊntərbæləns/
a weight that balances another weight
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
take in liquids
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
divisible by two
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
to an extreme degree
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
FilipinosnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/
plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
Francisco
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From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
long-continued
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From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
something that is lost
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
not any; not one
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
without much difficulty
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soil of the Philippines is so fertile that crops grow with little cultivation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Food, drink, clothing, and shelter are obtained readily, and so people's wants are easily satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
which person or people
From this reading But, as if to counterbalance this generosity, Nature is exceedingly harsh with the Filipinos, and those who live in these islands must remain in almost constant danger of inconvenience, loss of property, or even death at her hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was close enough to the equator to enjoy tropical sunshine the year round, with no cold weather and but a few months of long-continued rains.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE STRENGTH OF NATURE Francisco lived in a country where Mother Nature is very kind to her children, and yet treats them with great severity.
