used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
(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 Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
AQUEDUCTnounUS /ˈækwədʌkt/
a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
Bahia
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From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
CHURCHESnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
the specified day of the month
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
dogmas
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From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
FUNERALSnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
Janeiro
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From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
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 adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
MIRACLESnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
PETROPOLIS
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From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
continue talking
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
SERRAnounUS /ˈserə/
Spanish missionary who founded Franciscan missions in California (1713-1784)
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The party remained several days in Rio, and had abundant occupation for eyes and ears.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rio Janeiro is a Catholic city, but less intense in its religious feeling than Bahia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
TIJUCA
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From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF RIO.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AQUEDUCT, CHURCHES, MIRACLES, AND FUNERALS.--VISIT TO TIJUCA AND PETROPOLIS.--THE SERRA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many adherents of the Catholic Church regard Bahia as an American Rome, from which all religious dogmas and teachings affecting the continent are expected to proceed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the days was devoted to a religious festival; there were processions on the streets and services in the churches, and the whole population seemed to give itself to idleness in honor of the saint to whom that date of the almanac belonged.
