used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
(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 "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
Bogotá
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From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
brieferadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfər/
comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
ColombianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
Colombia'snounUS /kəˈlʌmbiəz/
possessive form of “colombia” — a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
ColombiansnounUS /kəˈlʌmbiənz/
plural of “colombian” — a native or inhabitant of Colombia
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
wanted intensely
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be better for them and better for us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
for more time
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
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 During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
MUISCA
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From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
not any; not one
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would be better for them and better for us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its intellectual atmosphere impressed us deeply, and the culture and refinement of its people charmed us beyond expression.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pity," we said, "that Colombia and Colombians are not better known in our own country!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE MUISCA TRAIL Our sojourn in Bogotá was much briefer than we could have wished it to be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During our journey, we had visited many places in which we would have desired to tarry longer, had it been possible, but so far no place had so completely captivated us as Colombia's famous metropolis--no place from which we were so loath to depart.
