1857
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From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
(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 The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
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 RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
Dom
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From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
EMANCIPATIONnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
FAMINESnounUS /ˈfæmənz/
plural of “famine” — an acute insufficiency
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
come to pass
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
ten 10s
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
of great significance or value
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
InstancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
Janeiro
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From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
immediately past
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
MANDIOCAnoun
cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
Pedro
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From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
for each
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
PLANTATIONSnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
RAILWAYSnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
Segundo
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From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
SLAVERYnounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading RAILWAYS IN BRAZIL.--COFFEE PLANTATIONS.--MANDIOCA AND ITS CULTURE.--TERRIBLE FAMINES.--SLAVERY AND EMANCIPATION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The first hundred miles took all the capital of the company, and then more money was needed.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are several railways running out of Rio de Janeiro, of which the longest and probably the most important is the Dom Pedro Segundo, so named in honor of the emperor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Instances of this last have happened in other countries than Brazil, and will probably continue to happen until railways are superseded by other modes of travel and transportation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first section of the line was opened in 1857; it was started by a private company, with a government guarantee of seven per cent. interest, but the capital was speedily absorbed, owing to the enormous extent of the outlay beyond the estimates.
