100,000
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From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
15,000
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From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
set up or found
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
on one occasion
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
Potosi
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From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
continue talking
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this are the rich mines of silver which have given such fame to the place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of inhabitants in Potosi was once 100,000, but it has greatly diminished, and the present number does not exceed 15,000; half of these are Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before I proceed with my narrative, I must give some little account of the celebrated town in which I now found myself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Potosi is situated within a circle of mountains, and stands at the foot of a lofty peak which rises far above the rest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The towns of South America are not famous for their neatness; in this respect, however, Potosi has the advantage over most other cities in this quarter of the world.
