1897
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From this reading 22, 1897.
22
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From this reading 22, 1897.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
ARENASnounUS /ərˈiːnəz/
plural of “arena” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
ChileannounUS /ˈtʃɪliən/
a native or inhabitant of Chile
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
recognizable; marked
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
del
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From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
dumpingnounUS /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/
selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
Fuegonoun
a volcano in south central Guatemala
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
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 We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Its life and its business are absolutely astonishing.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
PUNTA
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From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
SOUTHERNMOSTadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərnmoʊst/
situated farthest south
From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
Tierra
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From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
USHUAIA
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From this reading PUNTA ARENAS, THE SOUTHERNMOST TOWN USHUAIA, Dec.
precisely as stated
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
at the time that
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Aside from the fact that it is the world’s southernmost city, the metropolis of the lower end of the American continent, the dumping ground for so much of discontented humanity, the capital of Chilean Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, and a host of other large sounding, but small meaning, names,--it is one of the most cosmopolitan towns of the universe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We decided, before we left, that Punta Arenas, as a town, is very extraordinary in many ways when you come to know it.
