used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
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 Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
CHARACTERISTICSnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
increase twofold
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
entrepotnoun
a port where merchandise can be imported and then exported without paying import duties
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
Fred
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From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
of great significance or value
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
INDUSTRYnounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
Janeiro
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From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
MARAJO
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From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
PARAnounUS /ˈperə/
(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
PERNAMBUCOnoun
a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
express in words
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
SUGARnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARA.--ITS BUSINESS AND CHARACTERISTICS.--THE ISLAND OF MARAJO.--DOWN THE COAST.--PERNAMBUCO.--THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Naturally, the trade of the Amazon Valley centres here; Para is nearer to Europe and North America than is Rio Janeiro, and therefore it possesses great commercial advantages over the capital.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will read what Frank and Fred had to say of their visit to this _entrepot_ of the Amazon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Para is an important seaport, and has regular communication with Europe and America by several lines of steamers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It has a population of little less than fifty thousand, and but for the political troubles which have fallen upon it at different times, and the laws which hamper commerce, it would have more than double that number of inhabitants.
