used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
at or in or to any place
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
argentiferousadjective
containing or yielding silver
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
ASCENDINGadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
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ASUNCIONnounUS /əˈsʌnʃən/
the capital and chief port of Paraguay
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
BOLAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
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confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
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exportsnounUS /ˈekspɔːrts/
plural of “export” — commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
set up or found
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
INDUSTRIESnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
LASSOnounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
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the officer below the master on a commercial ship
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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
misnomers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
PARAGUAYnounUS /ˈperəɡweɪ/
a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
PARAGUAYANnounUS /ˌperəˈɡwaɪən/
a native or inhabitant of Paraguay
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PARANAnounUS /pərˈɑːnə/
a South American river; tributary of Rio de la Plata
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the local environment
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
Plata
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
RIVERSnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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ROSARIOnounUS /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/
a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The terms Argentine Republic and River Plate are misnomers," said Frank, in his journal; "Argentine Republic means 'Republic of Silver,' and 'Rio de La Plata' has the same significance applied to the great stream.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading VISITING A CATTLE ESTATE.--THE LASSO AND BOLAS.--ASCENDING THE PARAGUAY AND PARANA RIVERS.--ROSARIO AND ASUNCION.--PARAGUAYAN WAR.--INDUSTRIES OF THE COUNTRY.--MATE.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The wealth of the republic is in the fertility of the soil, and its grazing facilities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Precious or other metals do not figure in the exports, which are almost entirely confined to hides, beef, horns, tallow, and wool.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There is no silver on the banks of the river or anywhere near it; argentiferous deposits have been found in the mountainous parts of the country, but they have not been worked to any extent.
