used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
consider or hold as true
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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subject to appointment
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
ARGENTINEnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
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ASCENDINGadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
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in or near a particular place or position
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AYRES
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
BUENOS
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
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a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
to an extreme degree
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
set up or found
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
Fred
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From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
growersnounUS /ˈɡroʊərz/
plural of “grower” — someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
INTRUDO
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a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
the literary culture
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
for more time
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
MONTEVIDEOnounUS /ˌmɑːntəˈvɪdioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
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MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
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not any; not one
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
plantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
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compacted by ironing
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
REPUBLICnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
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a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
SPORTSnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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staplesnounUS /ˈsteɪpəlz/
plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They found the planters exceedingly hospitable, and it was no easy matter to bring their visit to an end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
at the time that
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our friends remained several days among the coffee and sugar planters to whom they had letters of introduction, and then returned to Rio.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "It is no wonder," said Fred, when they left the house of Senor J----, "that he urged us to stay longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were pressed to remain indefinitely, and Frank and Fred were half inclined to accept the invitation, and become growers of Brazilian staples, but when they reflected what a life of isolation they would be compelled to lead they abandoned the idea, and were ready to depart at the appointed time.
