Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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 For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

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From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.

occurring from time to time

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

a mouth or mouthlike opening

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BAHIA AND ITS INDUSTRIES.--RIO JANEIRO.--THE BAY AND THE CITY.--SIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL.--EMPEROR DOM PEDRO II.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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From this reading Bahia takes its name from the Bay of All Saints (Bahia de Todos os Santos), on which it stands.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

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 There was a background of hills filling the western horizon, and occasional headlands jutting into the sea; in several places the hills rose to the dignity of mountains, and formed an agreeable contrast to the stretches of sandy beach, backed by low forests, which extend much of the way from Para to Pernambuco.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For two days the steamer kept near the coast of Brazil, which presented a more picturesque appearance than near the mouth of the Amazon.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Bahia was the next city visited by the youthful travellers.