abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the vineyards are of great extent.
ARGENTINAnounUS /ˌɑːrdʒənˈtiːnə/
a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
at any time
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Many of the vineyards are of great extent.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Many of the vineyards are of great extent.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
Juan
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From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
engage in
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
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 Many of the vineyards are of great extent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
REGIONnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
San
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From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
seepagenounUS /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/
the process of seeping
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
snow-water
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From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The soil is sandy and the seepage of snow-water from the mountains is ample to make up for the lack of rainfall.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Grapes of numerous varieties are grown, and for size and flavor they are unequalled by any I have ever seen anywhere.
vine-growing
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From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading Many of the vineyards are of great extent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
WinesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Wines of many kinds, and grades, are made, and they are of uniformly excellent quality.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading THE LAKE REGION OF WESTERN ARGENTINA--THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY Inhabitants of the vine-growing districts of Argentina claim that their country produces more wine than California; and, judging by appearances as we entered the Province of San Juan, there seemed to be abundant evidence to support the belief that the yield of grapes is enormous.
