used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
Affonzo
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From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
DiasnounUS /ˈdaɪəz/
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
highest in quality
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
immediately past
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
MahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries 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 Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
the force of workers available
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, father!" he exclaimed, at last.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
and nothing more
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
satinwoodnoun
West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
Senhornoun
a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
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 Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
TROPICALadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
at the time that
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TROPICAL STORM "What fortunes could be made in these forests," said the Senhor Dias to his brother, "if people with capital only knew of the riches stored here.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "We should try to develop our own land," said his brother, and the two men entered into a long conversation as to the wonderful forests of the country, to which Affonzo listened with interest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood and many other kinds of trees grow here in the greatest abundance, and were there railroads and ships to transport them, Brazil would be one of the richest countries in the world."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When you go up the river to see the forests may I go with you?"
