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From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
(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 All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
eagerly desirous
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are never silent in Bahia.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
BAHIA
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From this reading BAHIA.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
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 Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
go away from a place
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading These are never silent in Bahia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
Reconcavo
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From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading These are never silent in Bahia.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
confined on all sides
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are never silent in Bahia.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town was merry as usual with a sound of bells, crackers, and rockets.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading All hands turned out early on the morning after our arrival anxious for shore leave, so that they might inspect the city that rose before them so majestically from the edge of the green water.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now could they realise better than by night what a magnificent harbour is this Reconcavo--an extensive inland sea 100 miles in circumference, into which several large rivers pour their waters, surrounded by a country of prodigal fertility, and studded with beautiful islands!
